Hotel and Travel
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, Florida, United States 32819
Tel: (407) 313-4300; Fax: (407) 313-4301 (ask for reservations)
www.TheHiltonOrlando.com
Hotel Video: http://www.thehiltonorlando.com/tour.php
Hilton Orlando Hotel Information
All educational sessions and exhibits will be held at the Hilton Orlando.
Located on Destination Parkway at the crossroads of I-4, the Beach Line and International Drive, the hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, just minutes from famous attractions such as Sea World Orlando, Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. This unique destination is also just a 15-minute drive from Orlando International Airport and moments from Pointe Orlando and shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Spanning over an impressive 26 acres, the Hilton Orlando hotel features 1,400 luxury guest rooms, over 175,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, seven distinct dining options and exceptional resort amenities that include a full service spa, executive putting golf course and serene lazy river.
Reservations
A limited number of rooms are available at the conference rate of $189 for a single or double plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5 percent). Save $100 on full conference registration fee by staying at the host hotel. Note: This savings does not apply to other discount rates (e.g. student, speaker, committee, Ergo Cup).
To received this special rate call hotel direct at (407) 313-4300 and ask for reservations and identify yourself as attending the Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo. Discount room rate expires at 5 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, or when the room block is full.
A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is required to secure a reservation. Deposits are refundable if cancellation is made at least three (3) working days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Guest departing prior to their reserved check-out date will be assessed an early check-out fee of $75 plus tax. Guests wishing to avoid an early check-out fee should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
Internet: Guest room complimentary if registered by Jan. 14, 2011.
Parking: Complimentary self-parking
Check-in time: 3 p.m.
Checkout time: 12 p.m.
Orlando
Orlando offers its guests a warm sunny climate, sporting activities, outdoor recreational activities, cultural events, exciting nightlife and world-famous attractions. Please visit the websites below for more information on Orlando:
Travel Information
By Air
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has scheduled non-stop service to more major destinations in the United States than any other airport in Florida. MCO offers the largest airport area with the second lowest fares of the top 30 airports in the United States.
By Road
There are several major highways that provide East connections and access from all ports of Florida. Interstate 4 runs from Daytona Beach on the East Coast to St. Petersburg on the West Coast. Interstate 10 enters the state in the panhandle and extends to Jacksonville in the Northeast. Interstate 75 enters Florida just South of Valdosta, Ga., and runs south to Miami and the Florida Turnpike connects I-75 South to Ocala, extending southeast through Orlando and continuing South to Miami.
By Rail
Amtrak serves Orlando with four daily trains originating in New York and Miami, with stops in Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Sanford and Kissimmee. There’s also tri-weekly train service from the West Coast, originating in Los Angeles.
Shuttle Service
Mears Transportation Co. offers shuttle service to/from the Hilton Orlando, round-trip fare $30 is approximately per person; one-way is $19 per person. You can make shuttle reservations by visiting the Mears website. Attendees can print out the coupon and get $3.00 off the regular roundtrip rate of $30.00 when using the airport shuttle. Instructions and phone number for questions are listed on the coupon to make it user friendly.
Taxi Service
Taxi service from the airport to the Hilton Orlando one-way is $40 plus (depending on the company).
Car Rental
Hertz is the preferred car rental company for the conference. Reserve online at www.hertz.com or call Hertz at (800) 654-2210 and use CDP No. 1641833 and Promotional Code No. 144782. In Toronto, call (416) 620-9620 and in all other Canadian Provinces, call (800) 263-0600.
Crossing U.S. Borders
(U.S. Citizens - Air Travel)
All U.S. citizens including children must present a passport or other approved travel document when entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens can present a passport, NEXUS card at airports with NEXUS kiosks, U.S. military ID with travel orders, or a U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when on official business.
U.S. Citizens - Land/Sea Travel
U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a U.S. passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license. See the complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.
Citizens of Other Countries - Air Travel
All international visitors regardless of country of origin must present a passport or secure document when entering the United States by air.
Citizens of Other Countries - Land/Sea Travel
All international visitors will need to present a single document that complies with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). See www.getyouhome.gov for more information.
For more information visit:
U.S. Department of State
Destination USA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The National Academies