About Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611

The IABC 2012 World Conference will be held in the Sheraton Towers in downtown Chicago.

Room reservations

IABC group rate: US$237.00 single/double, plus tax

This group rate is available beginning Wednesday 20 June and ending Thursday 28  June, based on availability.

To receive the IABC group rate above, please make your reservation directly with the Sheraton no later than 25  May 2012, and mention “IABC World Conference.” Rooms are based on availability and may sell out before the cutoff date. A first night’s deposit is required to guarantee your reservation. The deposit is refundable if the room is cancelled more than 72 hours prior to arrival.

Phone reservations: (312) 464-1000

Online reservations: Reservations IABC 2012 World Conference

BEWARE OF SCAMS: IABC wants you to make you aware of scams, where someone calls or faxes you, pretending to be an “official IABC World Conference lodging coordinator.” IABC does not solicit “special offer” lodging reservations via telephone or fax and does not contract lodging through any contractor or Housing Bureau. All lodging reservations are to be made directly by you with official 2012 IABC Reservations link on the website at the Sheraton Chicago contracted hotel. Do not provide your credit card information to anyone other than the hotel you contact. If you have questions about any unauthorized solicitation, or lodging in general, please contact Charles Herrick at 415.544.4745 or cherrick@iabc.com.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has an excellent range of accommodations and amenities in a location that’s close to Chicago’s popular landmarks.

Rooms are contemporary and fitted with lavish features such as the signature Sweet Sleeper beds, minibar, large work desks and premium cable television channels. Working out at the health club proves to be more inspiring with view of Chicago River below. Indoor splash pool and sauna are also part of the leisure facilities. Guests have plenty to choose from the dining options available in the hotel.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has a pleasant location three blocks away from the shops in Michigan Avenue, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier. Also nearby is the Loop business district.

The great location of Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers puts you in the heart of the city and offers views of the river and lake. Directly on the riverfront, we are within walking distance of Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers welcomes guests to the heart of the city. Overlooking the Chicago River, the hotel’s downtown location is within walking distance of Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Loop Business District, Art Institute, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, ESPN Zone, architectural river tours, shopping, dining and entertainment.

Chic but not fussy, our downtown hotel has everything you need to be comfortable and productive. With a brand-new patisserie, we now offer six fine dining options, plus premium meeting facilities and the new Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft.

Each of our 1,209 renovated guest rooms and suites features a view of the Chicago River, lake or city skyline. Elegant surroundings plus updated amenities like flat-screen TVs and sumptuous Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ bed assure your complete satisfaction

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Star Alliance discount airfare

Star Alliance discount airfare

SAVE UP TO 20% ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCE™ NETWORK

The Star Alliance member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for IABC 2012 World Conference.

To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts please follow the below steps to access the Conventions Plus online booking tool:

• Visit www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus/delegates/
• Under “Delegates login” enter conventions code UA12S12.
• The online booking tool opens in a separate window*

*Should the online booking tool not open, please ensure that your Pop-Up blocker is disabled.

Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event can qualify for a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.

Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares.

Please note: For travel to/from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts may be offered by the participating airlines on their own network. To obtain these special fares or discounts and for booking office information please visit www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus/delegates/ and:

• Click on “Conventions Plus Booking Contacts” and enter the conventions code UA12S12.
• Choose one of the participating airlines listed
• Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the conventions code UA12S12 when requesting the special ticket

When making your travel plans please present confirmation of your registration or proof of attendance for the Event/Convention.

Business Class:

20 percent discount for “C” class
10 percent for all other Business classes *
SQ: 10% DISCOUNT ON IATA FARES EXCEPT FOR SALE
AND TRAVEL EX-USA: 10% DISCOUNT ON SQ C FARES

Economy Class:

15 percent for “Y/B” class*
10 percent for all other Economy classes *
SQ:10% DISCOUNT ON IATA FARES EXCEPT FOR SALES
AND TRAVEL EX-USA: 10% DISCOUNT ON SQ Y FARES

off any valid Star Alliance airline published fares on the participating airlines.

* Exceptions as per applicable fare rule. Taxes, duties and fees are not included.

The Conventions Plus Fare discount is not applicable to senior citizen fares and youth fares, agency discount, industry discount, web fares or bilateral or round the world fares. In the case of Singapore Airlines, the discount applies only to IATA fares. No discount will be granted for flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and from Singapore to India.

All Conventions Plus fare discounts offered are valid for international travel on Participating Carriers only. Convention delegate and companion must travel together to and from the Event. The delegate must submit proof of attending the Event when making his/her reservation. Delegate tickets must be booked by calling a participating Star Alliance member carrier, or any travel agent.

The Conventions Plus Fare is not applicable for travel to or from New Zealand and Japan. Special offers for travel to/from New Zealand and Japan are available.

Reservations are taken for changes to the above-mentioned participating airlines and delegate fare discounts and exceptions in accordance with the Star Alliance Official Airline Network Agreement.

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Local Area map of attractions

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 Travel to Chicago

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located 17 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop in the northwestern-most corner of the city of Chicago, Illinois, and near the Tristate Tollway (I-294) and I-I90. Motorists enter & exit via I-190, branching off I-90 (Kennedy Expwy.) leading to downtown Chicago. In terms of passenger count, O’Hare Airport is only trumped by Atlanta Airport within the United States. With seven runways and an estimated 64.4 million passengers a year, Chicago O’Hare International  is an important hub for United and American Airlines, and is served by a multitude of domestic and foreign airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe.

Access to airport:

To get from O’Hare Airport to your destination you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo, a bus or the subway:
1. Trains: (a) Subway trains from CTA ‘L’ Blue Line depart underground of Terminal 5, and Metra North Central’s commuter trains stop at the O’Hare Transfer station, which connects to the Airport Transit System by a shuttle bus. (b) the CTA Orange Line links directly into Chicago’s Loop with connections to all other lines in the loop. Other regional train and bus information may be obtained by going to the website for the Chicago Area Regional Transportation Authority.
2. Buses: The Bus/Shuttle Center is on the ground level (Level 1 near elevator center 3) of the elevated parking garage. This center is the central pick-up facility for regional and hotel courtesy buses, airport rental car agencies and parking shuttles. It is easily accessible by pedestrian tunnels from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Some regional buses also pick up at Terminal 5.

Website for Chicago O’Hare: http://www.flychicago.com

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

Chicago Midway Airport MDW is the City of Chicago’s, as well as the State’s second-largest Airport (after O’Hare) and is becoming one of the fastest growing airports in North America. The Airport is readily accessible from Chicago’s center in less than 30 minutes via the Stevenson Expressway. It is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois, and borders to the suburbs of Burbank & Clearing. The Stevenson Expressway (I-55) connects northeast to I-90/I-94, and southwest to I-294. between Interstates Hwys I-55. With five runways, and an estimated 17.2 million passengers a year, Chicago Midway Airport is served by many low-cost carriers, as well as by major domestic airlines, offering direct and connecting flights to many points in the U.S. and Canada, with connections around the world. Southwest is the dominant carrier at Midway.

Access to airport:

To get from the Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, or use:
1. Midway is served by the L train.; you can board the Orange Line trains, which run to downtown Chicago and the Loop (total time 25 ins) in the terminal’ station, where you can also catch the CTA buses.
2. Continental Airport Express (312-454-7800 or 800-654-7871) offers door-to-door service every 15 minutes to/from Midway and most city (about $19)and suburban neighborhoods from 6am-11:30pm. An information counter is located at Lower Level Arrivals door LL3. The pickup location is located outside door LL3, inside lane. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for those passengers with disabilities. Advanced notice is strongly suggested.
3. Coach USA also operates hourly bus service to northwest Indiana.
4. Omega Airport Shuttle (773-734-6600; press O) offers hourly service between O’Hare International and Midway Airports from 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time. Schedules are located in information booths at each airport or on the Omega Web site. Pickup at Midway Airport is located at door LLDoor3. The one-way fare between O’Hare International and Midway Airport is about $16.

Website for Chicago Midway: http://www.flychicago.com

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Citizens of some countries need visas to enter the U.S. and should plan to apply for their visas well in advance. Due to new security measures, it takes longer for U.S. embassies and consulates abroad to process applications. Additional information on securing entry visas (http://travel.state.gov.).

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