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53rd Annual Convention: Travel

 

May 4-8, 2008: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA

These official partners of the 53rd Annual Convention offer savings and convenience.


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Getting There

Booking your conference travel is easy! Use the official travel agency or book it yourself.

Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agency for the 53rd Annual Convention. ATC is a full service travel agency providing personalized service to meet all of your travel needs. Conferees receive*:

  • Up to 15% off select airfare with United and American Airlines if travel is booked at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
  • Discounted car rental rates and exclusive travel deals.
  • One-stop shopping convenience to meet all your travel needs -- airfare, car rental, city tours, restaurant reservations, and more to make your trip memorable.
  • Direct access to live agents 8 am to 8 pm (EST) Monday through Friday and 24 hour access to online booking tools.

Use any of these options to book now!

*Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply. Discounts apply for travel 4/28/2008-5/12/2008


Book it yourself

Contact providers directly. Certain restrictions apply to the discounts listed. Contact the provider for more details.

American Airlines

  • Use Promotion Code A5348AE
  • Go to www.aa.com
  • Call 800-433-1790 7 days a week, 6 am to midnight (CST) (TTY/TDD 1-800-543-1586, daily, 24 hours a day)

United Airlines

  • Use Promotion Code 510CK
  • Go to www.atcmeetings.com
  • Call ATC at 800-458-9383
  • Call United at 800-521-4041 daily, 24 hours a day (TTY/TDD 800-323-0170, daily, 24 hours a day)
  • This code is not valid on United's website.

Avis

  • Use Code AWD B685098
  • Go to tinyurl.com/2sz93u or www.avis.com
  • Call 800-331-1600, daily, 24 hours a day (TTY/TDD 800-331-2323, daily 6 am Ð 11 am (CST))
  • Rates are based on roundtrip rentals and are effective April 27 to May 15, 2008

Hertz

  • Use Code CV# 01PG0050
  • Go to www.hertz.com
  • Call 800-654-2240 (TTY/TDD 800-654-2280) daily, 24 hours a day
  • Rates are based on roundtrip rentals and are effective April 28 to May 15, 2008.

Getting Around Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)


  • Go to www.atlanta-airport.com for complete airport information, including ground transportation options and airport services.
  • Phone: 1-800-897-1910

The airport is located 10 miles (22 km) south of downtown Atlanta and numerous transportation options are available, from public transport to taxis and car rentals to courtesy hotel shuttles. Check the airport website at www.atlanta-airport.com for more information.


MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) provides frequent local transportation to downtown Atlanta.

Official hotel shuttle schedule

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