Hotel, Travel, Parking and Ground Transportation

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

All convention programming will be held at the official convention hotel:

Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
1-713-654-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
[mention "AMSA Convention"]

Reservations should be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Houston. Their reservation department will be happy to answer questions concerning your stay at the hotel, make sure to mention you're coming for the AMSA Annual Convention.

AMSA's special rate for the Hyatt Regency Houston is $135 (plus 17% tax*) per room, per night. This is a flat rate for single, double, triple or quad occupancy. Request the type of room you want when making your reservation. If you prefer a room with two double beds, you must request such a room and provide four names to each room you reserve. The hotel may charge an additional fee for more than four adults to a room if you provide this information. Roll-away beds are available for an additional charge of $20 per stay.

*Tax percentage is subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All reservations must be made by February 18, 2008 to obtain the convention room rate. Even though AMSA has reserved a large block of rooms, it's best to make your reservation as soon as possible. Once this block of rooms is sold out, rooms may sell for a higher price regardless if it's prior to February 18. All reservations made after February 18 will be subject to a higher rate on a first-come, first-serve basis while rooms are available. When making room reservations, you will be required to provide a credit card number and a first night's room deposit. If you need to cancel a room reservation, make sure you do so 72-hours prior to the day of your arrival or you will be charged for the room.

Check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am. The hotel does offer a baggage storage area on a complimentary basis for early and late departures. Special requests for suites, adjoining rooms, etc. will be honored whenever possible.

Always mention you are a participant of AMSA's Annual Convention to obtain negotiated rates. Each roommate is responsible for his/her own charges. Be sure to negotiate in advance with the other occupants to record telephone calls, etc.

The Hyatt Regency Houston and the AMSA national office are unable to match you with roommates. It is your responsibility to work through your chapter/regional trustee to identify people to share a room. You can also take advantage of AMSA's online housing directory. Post your request for a roommate or let other's know you have space available in your room. If you have trouble working through these avenues, please email or call the AMSA national office.

TRAVEL

AMSA's official travel agent for the convention is Association Travel Concepts (ATC), which offers the lowest airfare on any carrier. AMSA has negotiated discounted airfares with United, American and Continental Airlines.

You can access ATC through AMSA's online travel center at www.atcmeetings.com/amsa. You can also call ATC at 1-800-458-9383, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-7:30 pm, EST or email them. Always mention you're traveling as an AMSA convention participant when you call for information. You may also call your own agency or the airlines directly and refer to the following numbers:

Airline	Phone No.	ID No.
United Airlines	1-800-521-4041	510CK
American Airlines	1-800-433-1790	A2638AC
Continental Airlines	1-800-468-7022	ZBRR-ACFSY1

When calling ATC or the airlines, the important points are:

1. Your name
2. Your organization/event (AMSA annual convention)
3. Name(s) of passenger(s) traveling
4. Departure dates to and from the convention
5. Origin, preferred airports destination to/from convention are George Bush Intercontinental or William P. Hobby Airports
6. Approximate departure time to and from the convention
7. Car rental requests
8. Date for ticket delivery
9. Special requests, i.e., meals, seating assignments, etc.

Hyatt Regency Houston in Downtown Houston, Texas is the official hotel for the AMSA Convention. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 26 miles north of the hotel and William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 12 miles south of the hotel.

Remember to consider costs and travel times when you choose your method of transportation. Local chapters also organize car pools to the convention site. Contact your regional trustee if you have any problems identifying an appropriate mode of transportation.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

SuperShuttle provides shuttle service to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airports.

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

The shuttle runs 24 hours a day. The cost for a one-way ticket is $23.00/per person*. Once you have claimed your luggage, proceed to one of the SuperShuttle ticket counters, which are located at terminals A, B, C & D at the lower level baggage claim areas. Advance reservation are not required but can be made by calling 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com. It is recommended that large groups make their departure reservations in advance.

From William P. Hobby Airports (HOU)

The shuttle runs 24 hours a day. The cost for a one-way ticket is $19/per person*. Once you have claimed your luggage, proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level. Advance reservations are not required but can be made by calling 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com. It is recommended that large groups make their departure reservations in advance.

Advance reservations are required for the return shuttle for both IAH and HOU. Please note, if you have more than two checked bags and one carry-on, if your luggage exceeds 50 pounds or if you will be carrying large objects, extra fees may be applicable.

SuperShuttle offers AMSA members a discount. If you use the discount code NCS32 (all caps) when making your reservation, AMSA members will save $2 each way. A one-way ticket from IAH would be $21* and $17* from HOU.

For more information and to make your reservations, call 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit supershuttle.com.

Taxi
Taxi cabs are also available. The approximate cost for a one-way trip from IAH is $40* and $20* from HOU.

PARKING*

The hotel does not have its own parking areas. The closest parking facility to the hotel is the Regency SW Garage located at 611 Clay Street. This garage is connected with an enclosed walkway. The maximum charge is $16/day* with no in and out privileges. The Hyatt Regency Houston does offer valet services for a charge of $25/day* with unlimited in and out access. All vehicles over 9' should park in the self-parking lot.

* Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice

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