Program - Society of Toxicology

44 th Annual Meeting
and ToxExpo
General Information (Continued)
Airport Shuttle
With Airport Shuttle, getting from the airport to your final destination
has never been easier. Airport Shuttle drivers and vans
provide convenient, comfortable, safe and efficient service to
travelers. Airport Shuttle is the official ground transportation
for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to
and from downtown New Orleans hotels, the French Quarter,
and the Convention Center. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes
from the airport. Service is provided 24 hours per day or until
the last flight arrives at Louis Armstrong Airport. All drivers are
uniformed, professional, courteous, and well-trained. The cost of
a one-way trip is $13 per person, $25 roundtrip. Tickets are sold
at the Airport Shuttle ticket desk in baggage claim or purchased
on-line at www.airportshuttleneworleans.com.
Airport Limousine Service
Non-scheduled walk up limousine and sedan service is available
from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) and the
French Quarter. The rate is $35 for one or two people and $10
per additional passenger for up to 8 passengers (total vehicle
capacity). Limousine information desks are located on the lower
level baggage claim areas.
Car Rental
Avis Rent A Car System is the official car rental company for the
44 th Annual Meeting. SOT discounted rates, including unlimited
mileage, begin at $43.99 per day. Rates do not include state and
local surcharges, tax, optional insurance coverage or gas fueling
charges. Should a lower qualifying rate become available, Avis
is pleased to present a 5% discount on that rate or, if a car size is
selected that is not available, Avis will discount the best available
rate by 5%. To receive the SOT discount rates, contact Avis at (800)
331-1600 or AVIS on-line (www.avis.com). You must provide the
Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number T534999 in order to
receive the SOT discounted rate.
For more information about how to get around New Orleans
please visit: www.neworleansonline.com/guide/citymaps.
Parking
There are several parking lots around the convention center,
including two (one outdoor, one a parking garage) directly in
front of the convention center and one directly beside it. Parking
starts at $7 per day.
Amtrack Train
The Amtrak station is located downtown in the Central Business
District. There are always taxis ready and waiting at the station.
Bus
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority provides bus
service and streetcar service throughout New Orleans. Cost is
$1.25 standard fare and $1.50 for express. Discounted all-day or
multi-day passes are available at many hotels. For more information
visit www.norta.com.
Streetcars
Other options for just enjoying the city are the Canal, St. Charles
and Riverfront streetcars. Rides are $1.25 ($1.50 for Riverfront)
exact change and run only within a 4-6 mile radius of the city.
The streetcars are a great way to spend free time, to see City Park
and the museum, the river, or historic neighborhoods; however
the streetcars will not serve as a form of transportation for travel
to and from the hotels and the convention center.
Hotel Accommodations and
Reservations
Make, change, or cancel your housing reservations with our On-
Line Housing Service. There you will find full hotel descriptions
and reservation instructions. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the
hotel description information to reserve your hotel. The system
does accept individual reservations. Upon completing your reservation
on-line, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to you.
HOUSING RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2005
Please use one of the following methods to make your reservation:
ON-LINE:
www.toxicology.org
TELEPHONE:
Toll-Free (USA): (800) 424-5250
International: (847) 940-2153
FAX:
USA: (800) 521-6017
International: (847) 940-2386
GENERAL INFO
MAIL:
SOT HOUSING BUREAU
108 Wilmot Road, Suite 400
Deerfield, IL 60015-0825
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