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Travel And Accommodations
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach will be the center of activity for APEC 2003. Your conference experience will be enhanced if you stay in the conference hotel. The Fontainebleau Hotel is located at 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
Hotel Room Rates
A block of rooms has been reserved for the APEC 2003 participants at the Fontainebleau Hotel at special conference rates. Be sure to mention that you are with the "IEEE APEC" when making a reservation to qualify for these rates:
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Single
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$189.00
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Double
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$209.00
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Current city and state taxes are additional.
It is imperative that you make your reservation before Monday, January 6, 2003. After January 6, 2003, reservations will be confirmed only on a space available basis.
Reservations
To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly and reference "IEEE APEC". You may also complete the hotel reservation form and mail or fax it with one night's payment (check or major credit card) to:
The Fontainebleau Hotel
Reservations
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
A hotel registration form is included in the Conference Program or one in Adobe® Acrobat® format can be downloaded by clicking here.
Contacting The Fontainebleau Hotel
To reach the Fontainebleau Hotel by phone or fax:
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Reservations Only
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Phone:
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1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667)
1-800-548-8886
1-305-538-2000
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Fax:
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1-305-674-4607
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All Other Inquiries
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Phone:
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1-305-538-2000
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Fax:
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1-305-674-4607
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AIRLINE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
American Airlines will be the official airline for APEC 2003. They are offering a number of discount fares for APEC attendees traveling to Miami. To take advantage of these low fares, give the APEC 2003 conference identifier number, A7823AC, to your travel agent or call American Airlines at their special Meeting Services Desk Toll Free Number: 1-800-433-1790.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The Fontainebleau Hotel, in Miami Beach, is served by all the cab and shuttle services operating at the Miami International airport (MIA).
Taxi Service
Taxicab service is available at designated areas along curbside exits. Fares to Miami Beach are approximately $31.00 for one person.
Shared Ride Services
Several shared ride companies provide ground transportation between the Miami Beach International Airport and the Fontainebleau Hotel. Shared ride services at Miami International Airport operate from the ground level of the terminal, outside the baggage claim area.
One popular service is Super Shuttle/Miami (817-329-2001). Super Shuttle charges approximately $13.00 per person one-way from the airport to the Fontainebleau Hotel. When using Supper Shuttle/Miami from the airport reservations are not needed.
A list of several other transportation companies that will offer only pre-arranged service to the airport can be found on the Miami International Airport web page, www.miami-airport.com
Car Rental
Once again this year, AVIS will offer attendees a special conference rate. To take advantage of this special rate, call the AVIS Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at 1-800-331-1600 or contact them online at www.avis.com. Identify yourself as eligible for the APEC rate by the giving the AWD discounts number, B136000.
Parking At The Fontainebleau Hotel
The Fontainebleau Hotel offers self-parking in their garage. The rate is $16.00/night.
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