Hotel
The conference this year meets in
Orlando, Florida at the Holiday Inn International
Drive where meeting facilities are well suited to
the Conference Sessions and other activities. The
hotel is offering special rates of $119.00 US
dollars single/dou ble occupancy to conference
attendees. Rates are subject to 10% tax. To make
a reservation please call the Holiday Inn
International Drive Resort at 407-351-3500 and
identify yourself as part of the IEEE Holm
Conference on Electrical Contacts in order t o
receive the special group rate. The special rate
is valid until September 26, 2002, reservations
received after this date are subject to space and
availability.
Holiday Inn International Drive
6515 International Deive, Orlando FL 32819 USA
Phone: 407-351-3500 Fax: 407-351-9196
Transportation
Travel Arrangements
Special discounted airfares for the 2002
Holm Conference being held on October 21-23, 2002
in Orlando, Florida have been negotiated by IEEE
Global Travel Services. Discounts are as high as
20% off the lowest published airfares with
Continental, American, and United Airlines. If
Saturday night stays or super-saver airfares are
not applicable, deeply discounted airfares are
available. Discount code A606098 entitles
attendees to receive special rates that have also
been negotiated with Avis Rental Car Company.
Travel arrangements using the negotiated air
carriers or the carriers of your choice can be
made through IEEE Global Travel Services by
calling between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. EST. Monday through Friday. Within the US
and Canada, call (800) TRY-IEEE, (800-879-4333);
and outside of the US and Canada, call (732)
562-5387. Or, you may visit their on-line travel
service web site at www.ieeetravelonline.org.
This secure site offers simple and convenient
service through which you can search, reserve,
and ticket your travel anytime, anywhere. Or, you
can e-mail your request to travel-team@ieee.org.
You may also your fax requirements to the IEEE
Global Travel Services at (732) 562-8815. When
faxing, please be sure to include your travel
dates, departure, and return times, and phone and
fa x numbers. A Travel Counselor will contact you
promptly.
Local
Transportation
The Holiday Inn International
Drive is located in Orlando, Florida at 6515
International Drive.
Taxi and limousine service
Cost is $26-$35 from Orlando Internationa l
Airport, depending on traffic. Drive from the
airport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Shuttle Service
Driving
If you are arriving by your own transportation
and you wish to park at the hotel, the Holiday
Inn International Drive offers complimentary
parking. For specific driving directions, consult
Mapquest at http://www.mapquest.com
or call the hotel directly at 407-351-3500
The hotel is located steps away from Orlando's
finest restaurants and shopping. Take advantage
of the complimentary shuttle service to Universal
Studios, Wet 'N Wild, and Seaworld. All are a
short ride away. The spacious guest rooms feature
hairdryers, cable TV, work desks, data ports, and
in-room safes. Enjoy the Florida sunshine in the
giant free-fo r m pool with a waterfall, complete
with recreation for the entire family. Start off
your day with the fabulous breakfast buffet.
Follow up with lunch in the Front Street Cafe or
stop by the Convenience Court for specialty
coffees, pizza, sweets, and snac ks. Finish off
your evening with a dinner featuring delicious
grilled steaks and seafood.
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