Behind the convention scene in El Salvador you'll find the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). This private, nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting El Salvador's image as a convention destination. Created in the early 70's, the CVB participates in tourism and business conventions worldwide. The CVCB attends the International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau (IACVB) Annual Conference as well as other noted conferences and seminars throughout the world, such as the Destination Showcase held in Washington. Aside from seeing to logistics for its diverse client portfolio, which includes local as well as international companies, the CVB attends to the protocol portion of conventions in the opening and closing ceremonies.

Its primary goal is to promote El Salvador and its convention centers as prime destinations for companies in search of a unique host country.

The newly inaugurated International Fair and Convention Center (IFCC) is a large complex containing different pavilions. Every two years an international fair is held in the Center as well as numerous other expositions and events that are held in the spacious facilities.

El Salvador has the best airport in Central America and offers daily flights to and from the U.S., Europe and South America. Access to the smallest country in Central America is not a problem. Its prime location near the famed Zona Rosa and several of the first-class hotels in El Salvador, the Center is but a few minutes away for the business traveler.

The IFCC complex boasts a well-equipped food court as well as an outdoor theater with capacity for 10,000 people. The Central America Pavilion #1 boasts 900 square meters of covered area and is ideal for art exhibitions and other events.

The international Convention Center is a versatile area where either one large convention can be held or four smaller events simultaneously. These ample accommodations can comfortably seat 1,500 people.