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Information on Anaheim, and things to do in the city, is available through the Anaheim Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Hotel Reservation Information

Experient is ALA’s travel management company for both hotel and airline reservations. As an ALA attendee or exhibitor, you are eligible for special airline and hotel rates. To reach the ALA travel desk, please call 1-800-974-9833 or 847-282- 2529 and identify yourself as an attendee or exhibitor of the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim. The ALA travel desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. You may also register for housing online. The housing reservation form features SSL encryption to ensure the privacy of your information.

Hotel Reservation Deadlines and Information

Hotel reservation requests will be accepted until May 27, 2008, subject to availability. Rates are quoted for the room, not per person, and all rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Special rates are available only when you book directly with the ALA travel desk. All rooms are subject to applicable tax. In addition to state and local taxes, hotel may charge a per night resort fees and California Tourism per night fee. Please note that the ALA travel desk does not assume the responsibility of pairing guests for double occupancy or in multiple housing units. After May 27, 2008, the ALA travel desk will continue to make reservations on a space available basis only (i.e., book early to get the hotel of your choice).

Hotel Confirmations, Cancellations or Changes

Confirmation of the room reservation will be acknowledged by the travel desk and sent within 72 hours. If you have any questions regarding your reservation, or to make changes or cancellations, contact the ALA Travel Desk at 1-800-974-9833 or 847-282-2529, not the hotel. One night’s room and tax guarantee to a credit card is required to hold hotel reservations. Your first night’s deposit is refundable if you cancel within your hotel’s cancellation policy. Check your confirmation for details on your hotel’s cancellation policy.

Airline Reservation Information

United Airlines is offering special meeting discounts for attendees of the ALA Annual Conference. Simply call the United Special Meeting Desk at 800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 500CR to receive a 2-10% discount off applicable fares, including First Class. If you purchase your ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional 5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. There are no fees to use the 800 number. International attendees will receive a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fare (excluding First Class), or a 15% discount off the fully refundable, unrestricted coach fare when tthey call their local United Airlines reservation number and refer to meeting ID number 500CR. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days in advance of your travel dates. Discounts apply to United and Lufthansa (code share) flights. You can also make your reservation online at www.united.com, using ALA promotion code 500CR (click on "More Search Options" to enter the code).

Experient will serve as the official travel coordinator for the 2008 ALA Annual Meeting. Experient will provide custom itineraries with the lowest applicable air fares and best journey time. To receive the discounts, call Experient toll-free, 1-800-621-1083 (847-940-1176, outside the U.S. and Canada) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday. $22.00 service fee per airline ticket issued. Save $5.00 when you book online.

To book online travel through Experient, go to www.travelport.net/registration. You will be asked to register. The Company Name is ALA. The Pin Number is QABSCK93. Please enter the information, as instructed, which will grant you access to book your flights on-line, anytime. Helpful hints: Once you are prompted to “Go To Travelport”, you will be sent to our Welcome page. The New User ID is your email address (that you entered on the registration page). The Password is the password you provided on the registration page. For security measures, you will be asked to change your password.

Airport Transportation Information

Four airports serve the Anaheim/Orange County Area. These airports are:

Transportation from the airport to Anaheim varies by airport. Details are available on each airport's website. A summary of transportation rates is available at: http://www.anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10258.asp.

Bus and Train Travel

Amtrak: Anaheim is served by the Pacific Surfliner line at the station at 2150 East Katella Ave. Connections from other Amtrak lines can be made in Los Angeles. Amtrack offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Anaheim, CA between June 23, 2008 – July 5, 2008. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please refer to Convention Fare Code X30R-928 when making your reservation to receive the 10% discount. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional and Acela service for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. More details on Amtrak are available at www.amtrak.com (remember, call to make your reservation!).

Greyhound: Greyhound buses arrive and depart daily from the station at 100 W Winston Road. For information, contact Greyhound at 800-229-9424 or go online at www.greyhound.com.

Public Transit

Details about public transportation in Anaheim are available at http://www.octa.net/.

Anaheim also offers the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) Service, a visitor shuttle system that provides access to dining, shopping and attractions. The ART provides access to the Disney parks, the Anaheim Convention Center, and several hotels in the ALA hotel block and other locations in the area. Passes are available for $3 for a day, or a five day pass is available for $12. Details are available at: http://anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10985.asp.

ALA Shuttles - Sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning

Free shuttle buses, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, will operate between all participating hotels and the Anaheim Convention Center during the conference. Service will also be provided for attendees with disabilities. Shuttle bus service schedules (including daily pickup times, locations and destinations) will be published in Cognotes (the daily show newspaper available during the conference) and will be available onsite. Complimentary bus service is provided by Gale Cengage Learning. Don’t forget to stop by their booth and say thanks for the lift!

Discounted Disney Park Tickets

Disney is offering exclusive discounted park tickets to attendees of the ALA Annual Conference. To purchase these discounted tickets, which will not be available at the gate, go to the Disney Discounted Ticket Site.


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