AmericanAirlines - Discount! 
Book your flight with American Airlines and you’ll receive discounted fares while giving back to your Association! For tickets booked using the IAVM authorization number, IAVM receives a complimentary ticket for Association use.
Web-site: www.aa.com
Authorization Number: 4671BV
Call in: +1 (800) 433-1790
It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
Simply go to American's website to book your flights, or call American Airlines at 1 (800) 433-1790. Refer to Authorization Number above to make your reservation and receive 5% off any American Airlines published fare. (There are a few inventories that are restricted from any discounting.)
Discount good for travel from July 18 – August 1, 2011!
You'll receive full AAdvantage mileage credit and you can use your AAdvantage Gold or
Platinum status to upgrade on these fares! Save now by calling and booking your flights for VenueConnect 2011.
Transportation from Sky Harbor International Airport
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and Phoenix Convention Center are located just 4 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A short 10-15 minute drive into downtown.
Avis Car Rental
Avis Rent-a-Car is the official car rental provider forVenueConnect. Special discounts have been negotiated for all attendees. Please return to the same renting location or additional surcharges may apply. All rates include unlimited free mileage. These special rates are available from July 18 – August 1, 2011. Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverage or gas refueling charges.
Call Avis at (800) 331-1600 and refer to AWD# J097307 to qualify for special rates.
Click here to make reservations on-line.
Super Shuttle
Recieve $4.00 off when you book your reservations online.
Visit www.supershuttle.com and insert discount code: VXP7T
Regular rate from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is $13.00/person, each way. Pay only $11.00/person, each with the online only discount.
Click here for more information.
ExecuCar Sedan
Reservations: (602) 244-9000 or (800) BLUE VAN (800-258-3826)
AAA Yelow Cab Taxi
Reservations: (480) 888-8888
Runs 24 Hours
Fee: $16 USD minimum
$5.00 USD first mile
$2.00 USD each additional mile
$20.00 USD per hour traffice delay time
$1.00 USD Phoenix Airport tax
METRO Light Rail
For more information about METRO light rail station locations, times and routes, visit http://www.valleymetro.org.
Tips for a Sustainable Convention
Before You Arrive
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Avoid purchasing travel size toiletries; instead, purchase reusable travel size containers. |
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Carpool to the airport with other colleagues from your institution, or institutions in the area; use public airport services in your area (Check out http://www.skyharbor.com/index.html for airport transportation). |
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Calculate the impact of your trip on the environment and purchase pollution offsets. |
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Bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug. |
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Bring your own convention bag. |
During Your Stay
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Request that housekeeping does not throw away your partially used amenities; rather replenish as needed. |
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Request that the front desk does not put your key cards in envelopes. |
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Request to have your hotel room folio sent electronically only. |
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Turn lights off when you are not in your room and request that housekeeping does not leave lights, TV and/or radio on with turndown service. |
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Reuse your towels/bed linens in the hotel. |
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If you are not going to utilize the daily newspaper that is delivered to your room request at check-in to not have it left at your door. |
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Limit the length of your showers in the hotel. |
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Turn off AC/heat before you leave the hotel room. |
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Unplug electronics in your hotel room such as cell phone chargers and laptops. |
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Eat at local establishments that are known for purchasing organic and local foods or eat at minority-owned franchises. |
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Purchase fair trade coffee. |
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If you choose to leave the convention center, walk and avoid using taxis. |
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Encourage your Commission, Standing Committees, and State/International Division delegation not to purchase trinkets and to limit their paper handouts. |
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Don’t take more food than what you are going to eat at receptions. |
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If you are presenting at the convention, do not bring handouts—collect e-mail addresses for people who would like the handouts or post the materials on your Web site. |
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Use recycled containers in the facility for trash: bottles, paper, and plastics. |
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Wear layered clothing at meeting and convention site as room temperatures may vary for each individual’s comfort. |
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Use the "Do Not Disturb" sign on your room door and call housekeeping to skip your room if you do not need fresh sheets daily, but every third or fourth day. |
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