2005 ASA-NCOA Joint Conference | Travel and Accommodations

Host City: PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm, awaits your arrival. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression. New and one-of-a-kind attractions, a wealth of art and culture, renowned performing arts companies, awe-inspiring architecture, a walkable downtown, seemingly endless shopping (with no tax on clothes) and a restaurant renaissance that has caught the world's attention all promise to create an unforgettable Philadelphia experience. And, of course, the greatest concentration of American history can be found just blocks away at Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Best of all, Philadelphia's compact downtown places all of this and so much more within a short walk or cab ride from the downtown hotels. For further information on Philadelphia visit: www.gophila.com.

Philadelphia Flower Show:

Click here for information on the world famous Philadelphia Flower Show. Discount tickets available at Headquarter Hotels.

PARKING

Parking Options:

Click here to download and view a PDF map of the parking options serving the Philadelphia Marriot.

There are several parking options at the conference. Click here for more information.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Cut-off date: February 7, 2005

All conference activities will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and the Courtyard by Marriott, located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. The Marriott and Loews hotels are directly across the street from one another; and the Courtyard is right next door to the Marriott. The Hilton Garden Inn is located three blocks from the Marriott. Please be sure to make your reservations by February 7, 2005 and ask for the special rate for American Society on Aging in order to secure the special group rate. Click here for hotel information or online reservations.

AIR TRAVEL

Philadelphia International Airport is located seven miles from downtown Philadelphia. Getting to Philadelphia is easy from just about anywhere, and it is less expensive when you take advantage of the special savings offered for the Joint Conference. ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) is the official travel agency for the 2005 ASA-NCOA Joint Conference. Airline and other travel reservations may be made directly online by clicking here.

ATC offers these cost-saving options:

AIRLINE DISCOUNTS

10% to 15% off the lowest available fare for tickets purchased more than 60 days prior to the meeting (United and Continental).
5% to 10% off of the lowest available fare for tickets purchased less than 60 days prior to the meeting (United and Continental).
ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.

Online Booking

Discount fares can be found using the ASA Travel Center online booking engine.
Go to http://www.atcmeetings.com/asa and follow the Member Travel links.

CAR DISCOUNTS

Discounted meeting rates (Avis & Enterprise).

ZONE FARES

Region-to-region flat rates.

CONSOLIDATOR AND NET FARES

Reduces the cost of high-priced tickets without a Saturday night stay.

These cost-saving options may be booked online at the ASA Travel Center website. Just follow the Member Travel links. If you choose to call ATC, they provide personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets and MORE…

Make your reservation from one of the following options:

Web: www.atcmeetings.com/asa
E-mail: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Fax: (858) 362-3153

The above discounts apply for travel March 2-18, 2005 to PHL.

ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 am until 7:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.

You also may call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:

United:	510CK	800-521-4041
Continental:	VXBVVF	800-468-7022
Enterprise:	32H7476	800-593-0505
Avis:	J952801	800-331-1600

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Train Service: SEPTA

The SEPTA R1 high-speed rail service provides a convenient and economical service from the airport's five terminals to the downtown area. Transit from the airport to downtown Philadelphia takes about 20 minutes and trains depart every 30 minutes. Trains run from 6:00 am to Midnight. One way: $5.50. Click here for more information on SEPTA.

Taxi Service:

Taxi service from Philadelphia International Airport to downtown hotels costs approximately $20.00, one-way.

Shuttle Service:

To reach USA Limousine from Philadelphia International Airport, dial 14 on one of the courtesy phones and let the guest service agent know what terminal you are in. Stay near ground transportation and a shuttle bus will pass by to pick you up to take you directly to your hotel. Shuttles depart every 30 minutes. One way: $8.00 per person.

To arrange service from the hotel, call the hotel concierge.

SHAREBOARD

RIDES, ROOMS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS

Joint Conference attendees can use the Shareboard, a special feature on the conference website, for special attendee-to-attendee communications:

Locate other local attendees who would like to share a ride to the meeting.
Find colleagues who would like to share a hotel room.
Plan informal get-togethers with attendees who share a common area of interest.