The Harbor Beach Marriott & Spa, with an oceanfront setting on Fort Lauderdale Beach, will serve as the host hotel and site for the 2009 Soccer Industry Medical Symposium.
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Out-of-town attendees are encouraged to fly into Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), which is six miles from the host hotel. Miami (MIA) and Palm Beach (PBI) International Airports are other options. To make flight arrangements, guests are encouraged to call New Haven Travel at 800-243-1806 and ask for the “Soccer Department.” Specify that you are calling in regards to the “2009 SIMS” in Ft. Lauderdale to ensure you get a travel agent familiar with the event and your needs.
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS
To make a hotel reservation, guests are encouraged to call the following properties. Rooms at the various properties are limited so attendees are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible.
Harbor Beach Marriott & Spa (Host Hotel for SIMS)
http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/
3030 Holiday Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
For Reservations Call: 800.228.9290
Rate: $219 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 8, 2008
Sheraton Yankee Clipper (adjacent to the Harbor Beach Marriott
www.starwoodhotels.com
1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
For Reservations Call: 888.627.7109
Rate: $169 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 19, 2008
Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel (approximately 5 miles from the host hotel)
www.starwoodhotels.com
1825 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33304
For Reservations Call: 800.325.3535
Rate : $119 (Be sure to request the “SIMS” group rate)
Deadline for Negotiated Group Rate: December 19, 2008
GROUND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Enterprise rent-a-car is the preferred agency for the 2009 Soccer Industry Medical Symposium. SIMS guests booking with Enterprise are entitled to group discount.
Guests can also call Tiffany Arango, Enterprise Rent-a-car Account Representative directly at 954-354-5149 to book a reservation.
Please note there is a parking garage at the hotel. Self parking is $22-$26/day and valet is $26-50/day with unlimited in and out included.
Taxi cabs and Shuttle services are other transportation options available to and from the airport:
Taxis from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to the Marriott Harbor Beach is approximately a 10-15 minute ride (approximately $20 cab ride)
Orange Shuttle Service, Inc – from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, $11.00; from Miami International Airport, $75. For information and reservations, call (954) 243-7645 or visit www.orangeshuttles.com
*There are several SuperShuttle services available at the airport. Please note there is no transportation provided by the host hotel to and from the airport.*
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