ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) has been selected as the official travel agency for the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Seattle August 1-6, 2003. As the official agency, ATC has negotiated discounts with Northwest, United Airlines and Alamo Rental Car to bring you special airfares and car rental rates that are lower than those available to the public. When contacting ATC you will save10% to 15% off on Northwest and United Airlines tickets purchased more than 60 days prior to the meeting. For tickets purchased less than 60 days prior, the discounts will be 5% to 10% off the lowest available fares. Some restrictions may apply, and service fees apply. ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline serving Seattle.
ATC provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests on airline flights, frequent flier programs, electronic ticketing, E-mail access for convenient booking of your ticket, and region to region flat rates. ATC can also offer Web only fares, low fares found only on the web can be found using the ATC online booking engine. Consolidator and net fares, reduce the cost of high priced tickets without a Saturday night stay.
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers listed:
| United | ID#510CK | 800-521-4041 |
| Nothwest | ID#NMZPS | 800-328-1111 |
| Alamo | ID#72620 GR | 800-732-3232 |
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Travel time to downtown Seattle is approximately 30 minutes or more, depending on the mode of transportation and the traffic conditions. Visit the SEA-TAC Airport website for more information at www.portseattle.org.
CABS (STITA)
Available on the third floor of the Parking Garage. Sedans, station wagons and large vans are available. Taxicabs and limousines meet travelers on the third floor of the Parking Garage. To arrange for a taxi or limo, use one of the curbside phones, Information Boards, or visit the Ground Transportation Center, located on the third floor of the Parking Garage.
TAXI CABS
To arrange for a cab, call (206) 246-9999, or use the curbside phones on baggage Claim Level, or go to the Ground Transportation Booth, on the third floor of the Parking Garage.
LIMOUSINE
To arrange for a limousine, call (206) 431-5904, use curbside phones on baggage Claim Level, or go to the Ground Transportation Booth, on the third floor of the Parking Garage.
AIRPORT EXPRESS BY GRAY LINE
1-800-426-7505 -or- 206-626-6088
$8.50 One Way, $14.00 Round Trip
Airport Express by Gray Line serves the Airport outside Doors 6 & 26 on the Baggage Claim (lower) level. Departs twice an hour, with service to and from major downtown Seattle hotels: Crowne Plaza, Roosevelt, Seattle Hilton, Seattle Sheraton, Renaissance, Warwick, Westin and Grand Hyatt Seattle.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CLIMATE
Summers in Seattle are usually dry with long days and cool nights. Summer temperatures can vary considerably, from 40-85 degrees Fahrenheit (4-30 degrees Celsius). Accordingly, it may be prudent to bring a sweater and a light rain coat. For current weather conditions, visit: http://www.wunderground.com/US/WA/Seattle.html
COST
Washington State has no income tax. Therefore, expect high taxes of 9-15.6% on hotels, food and beverages, and activities.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Seattle is well known for high quality food, especially seafood. The Convention sites are surrounded by restaurants that include fast food/low prices, and elegant and costly dining options. Washington state and its neighbors in Oregon and British Columbia are well-known for excellent boutique wines. Micro breweries also are plentiful in the Pacific Northwest.
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