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2008 TRAVEL AND LODGING

GETTING THERE

United Airlines is offering special savings to persons traveling to the conference. 2-7% discount throughout the US, discounts vary by country, contact Meeting Services for details, fares subject to special rules, restrictions and availability. Book early for best discount. Call or have your travel agent call Meeting Services at 1-800-521-4041 and refer to promotion code #578RS.
Meeting desk open 8 am - 10 pm EST M-F, 8 am - 8 pm Sat & Sun.

Alaska Airlines is offering special savings as well. Fares subject to special rules, restrictions and availability. Visit http://www.alaskaair.com/ and input code ECCMR9824 in the Discount Code box when filling out the Flights Quick Search
box. The discount will be applied to any flights that meet the criteria of the prearranged meeting code.

Hertz Car Rental - GAS has obtained a discount for all members.
Up to 10% off daily rates, plus a $5/day discount during the conference (up to $25/week.) 1-800-654-2210.

Amtrak: From Eugene, OR to Vancouver, BC, the Amtrak Cascades offers an unparalleled experience of the great Pacific Northwest – our continent’s most distinctive cities and most spectacular natural attractions. http://www.amtrakcascades.com/

From the Airport: Take a taxi ($25-$30), shuttles, or take the MAX line into town. From Portland Airport: Board MAX Red Line to City Center & Beaverton TC, Get off at Mall/SW 5th Ave MAX Station, Walk 0.2 mile SW to Hilton Hotel (921 SW 6th Ave).  One trip fares: Adult All Zone ($2.05), Youth/Student ($1.40)

GETTING AROUND June 19-21

TriMet Three-Day/All-Day Ticket – Ride anywhere on buses, MAX & Streetcar: Included in your conference registration is a Tri-Met 3-day ticket. Pass allows travel anywhere in the Portland area on buses, MAX and the Portland Streetcar, all day long. Valid for travel in all 3 fare zones. This is the main transportation vehicle for all conference venues.

http://trimet.org/

 

LODGING

Accommodations: The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower offers 782 guest rooms in two buildings (Main & Executive Tower). The Executive Tower’s entrance is located at 545 SW Taylor between 5th and 6th Avenues.

5.22.08 - The Hilton is booked for rooms at the special rate! Please call the hotel for accomodation information.

Additional hotel information is below.

Current Rates for the GAS Conference attendees are:

Main building
$143  single/double occupancy
$158  triple
$173  quad

Executive Tower
$158  single/double occupancy
$173  triple
$188  quad

PLEASE NOTE: GAS apologizes for the discrepancy between the printed rates in the pre-conference brochure (pg 4) and the current rates listed. We were notified by the Hilton Portland of the rate changes after the print deadline. The rates listed here are guaranteed through the cut off date of May 16, 2008. 

Self parking and valet parking are offered for guests (approx $18 - $25 day)

TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS: call 503-226-1611 or 1-800-HILTONS and state that you are with the Glass Art Society Conference. Taxes and Fees are NOT included in these rates.

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PDXPHHH-Hilton-Portland-Executive-Tower-Oregon/index.do

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS: 

Hotel Deluxe. 

729 SW 15th Ave

Current Rates for the GAS Conference attendees are:
$150  King bed

Reservations: (503) 223-6311 and state that you are with the Glass Art Society Conference. Taxes and Fees are NOT included in these rates. Rates guaranteed through May 19. Rates extended as of 5.22.08.

 

Hotel Fifty

50 SW Morrison St

Current Rates for the GAS Conference attendees are:
$145  Double and King beds

Reservations: (503) 221-0711 and state that you are with the Glass Art Society Conference. Taxes and Fees are NOT included in these rates. Rates guaranteed through May 19. Rates extended extended as of 5.22.08.

 

 

 

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