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For international reservations, please contact the London Delta
office. If you are calling from outside the United Kingdom, call +44
181 566 8262 or if you are calling within the UK, call 0800 414 767.
Rental Cars
Alamo is the official conference rental car company.
Special Rates
Special daily and weekly rates are available to conference
participants traveling between 15 March and 2 April 1997. Special
rates apply to all size cars and all rentals include unlimited
mileage. Alamo awards credits to many airline frequent flyer and hotel
programs. Ask the reservations agent for details.
Reservations
Within North America, reservations can be made by calling Alamo's toll
free number: 1 800 732 3232. Non-North American delegates only may fax
reservations to +1 954 527 4700. The fax must include your name,
address, telephone and fax numbers, date you wish to pick up your car,
number of days you wish to rent and credit card number with expiration
date.
When placing your reservations, please refer to ACM/CHI 97 and rate
code GR-469698. Twenty-four hour advance reservations are required for
special rates to apply.
Airport Information
Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the largest
passenger terminal complexes in the world. In 1994, in preparation for
the Olympics, the airport opened a new international concourse with 24
additional gates. The airport is 10 miles from downtown Atlanta and
the trip takes approximately 20 minutes by car. Ground transportation
is available at the airport -- reservations are recommended (please note
that prices are subject to change).
Shuttle Service
The Atlanta Airport Shuttle provides transportation to downtown
Atlanta, including the conference hotels. The fare is US$8.00 one way
and US$14.00 round trip. Tickets can be purchased at the airport at
ground transportation near the baggage claim area.
MARTA
The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public
transportation system is comprised of both buses and trains, providing
transportation in and around Atlanta. The fare is approximately
US$1.50. There is a MARTA train station at the airport. Persons going
to the CHI 97 conference hotels should travel to the Peachtree Center
Station.
Taxicabs
Taxicabs are available outside the airport terminal. A one-way fare
between the airport and a downtown hotel is approximately US$20 for
one passenger.
Housing
To Register for Housing
Complete the Semi-Automatic Housing Form or the Manual Housing Form and mail or fax to Commerce Travel, Inc. at the location listed at the bottom of the form, or email it to to_go@compuserve.com
If you choose to register for housing by email, Commerce Travel, Inc. will issue a reply message indicating that your form has been received. This reply message is not a housing confirmation.
Telephone reservations will not be accepted. If you are faxing, please
do not mail a duplicate hard copy. This will result in multiple
reservations. Make copies of this form if additional room reservations
are needed.
Special Conference Rates
The conference rates are available only through Commerce Travel,
Inc. Reservations will not be accepted directly by hotels.
Check-in Time
Check-in at all conference hotels is 4:00 pm. However, the hotels will
make every effort to accommodate earlier arrivals.
Reservation Confirmation
All conference attendees will receive actual confirmation of hotel
assignment directly from the specific hotel by postal mail within 3
weeks of receipt of reservation. The hotel will also send specific
deposit requirements and instructions for payment if you did not
provide a credit card.
Non-North American conference attendees only will also receive an acknowledgment from Commerce Travel, Inc. within 10 days. This acknowledgment will indicate which hotel you have been assigned. However, hotel assignment is not final until you receive your specific hotel confirmation. It is recommended that non-North American attendees provide a fax number on the housing form.
Housing Reservation Deadline
All reservations must be received by Commerce Travel, Inc. no later
than 21 February 1997. After this date, the conference cannot
guarantee that hotel rooms will be available.
Changes and Cancellations
Changes and cancellations for an existing reservation may be made by
telephone before 14 March 1997 by calling Commerce Travel, Inc. +1 410
559 2200. After 14 March 1997, you must call your hotel
directly. Cancellations must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior
to arrival to receive a refund of your deposit.
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