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HOTEL &
TRAVEL INFORMATION
 Hilton
Americas–Houston
Directly connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston’s
largest hotel features 1,200 oversized guestrooms and suites. Each
is equipped with marble baths, granite desks, ergonomic leather
chairs, both wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, and
in-room safes large enough to house a laptop. Executive Level accommodations
provide additional luxuries and privileges including private concierge
service, continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Over
92,000 square feet of cutting edge meeting space including the 40,000
square foot Lanier Grand Ballroom, the 26,000 square foot Ballroom
of the Americas, and 30 meeting rooms are equipped with wireless
high-speed Internet access and other technological advancements.
A full service business center is conveniently located within the
function space.
Located
on the 23rd floor, the Skyline Spa and Health Club pampers guests
with a complete menu of massage, facial, nail and hair services.
Its state-of-the-art fitness center features advanced cardio equipment,
free weights and personal trainers. Hilton’s 75-foot Infinity
lap pool and whirlpool offer magnificent skyline views. With three
restaurants, lobby bar, and Java Coast coffee emporium, Hilton Americas
– Houston is a combination of cutting edge technology and
cosmopolitan style.
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$169
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One
night deposit required at the time of making the reservation.
Deposits are refundable up to 7 days in advance of the arrival
date. |
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Conference
rate is effective April 23 – May 7, 2007, based on availability. |
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Discount
conference rate ends March 23, 2007, or until the group block
is sold-out, whichever comes first. |
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24-hour
online reservations |
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make your hotel reservation, CLICK
HERE or
call 1-713-739-8000. |
 Continental
Airlines
The world’s fifth largest airline, Continental Airlines is
the official airline of the IAPH 2007 conference in Houston.
Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection,
has more than 3,200 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe
and Asia, serving 154 domestic and 138 international destinations.
More than 400 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance
airlines. The sky team partners are: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France/KLM,
Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta, Korean Air and
Northwest. With more than 43,000 employees, Continental has hubs
serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with
Continental Express, carries approximately 61 million passengers
per year.
Call
your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 1-800-468-7022
for reservations.
Refer
to Z Code: ZUTR
and Agreement Code: BZWXN9
There
will be a $10 USD service fee collected, per ticket, for all
tickets issued through MeetingWorks reservations, or any Continental
Airlines ticketing facility.
To
avoid a service fee and receive an additional 3% discount*,
book your reservation online at www.continental.com.
Enter both your Z Code and Agreement Code (without a space)
in the Offer Code box.
*Additional
3% discount applies to published fares only.
Travel
agencies must list the Z Code in the Ticket Designator Box
and Tour Code Box. |
For
the latest information on luggage restrictions for air travel, click
here.
AIRPORTS
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is located 23 miles north
of the city, is a major international and domestic facility providing
non-stop services to 152 cities around the world +1-281-230-3100
or www.fly2houston.com
William
P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is located 12 miles south of downtown and
principally serves major U.S. cities. 1 713 640 3000 www.fly2houston.com
TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM HOUSTON AIRPORTS
The Hilton Americas-Houston is approximately 15 minutes from Hobby
Airport and 30 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The taxi fare is approximately $35 from Hobby and $45 from Intercontinental.
Rental
cars are available at both airports.
PARKING
The conference hotel offers both valet ($22 for 24 hours) and self-parking
($12 for 24 hours) services.
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