Travel and Hotel Information
Weather
Average temperatures in Orlando during late April/early May run from
a low of 74o to a high of 86o. Even though Florida temperatures are
warm, you may want to bring a sweater. The air conditioning can be chilly
in the large halls. For more information regarding Orlando weather,
visit www.weather.com.
Safety
It is always suggested that you walk in pairs when traveling around
the city.
Travel Agency
Navigant International is the official travel agency for the 2005 Congress.
Take advantage of the reduced airfares Navigant will provide Congress
attendees. Plan to make airline reservations as early as possible. Click
here to download
the official travel reservation form.
Navigant International
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 800-786-4857
Fax: 412-381-2103
Hotel Information
Special hotel ONS rates for Congress attendees are only available through
the Orlando Housing Bureau (OHB). Fax or mail the official housing reservation
form. to the OHB. Phone reservations will be taken at
866-870-2419.
Be sure to contact the OHB and not the individual hotels to take advantage
of the special Congress pricing. Complete information on how to reserve
your room is available on the housing reservation form.
Guest Passes
Guest passes must be purchased by a full-paying Congress registrant
for his or her guests. The guest pass fee ($5 per day or $10 for three
days) covers entrance into the commercial exhibit hall only. You can
order your guest pass online when you register for Congress. If you
are not registering online, click here to download the guest pass order
form.
Refunds
To apply for a Congress or Pre-Congress registration refund, please
send a written request and proof of payment to the ONS Meeting Services
Team at 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214.
Refunds will be made in full before March 22, 2005 (less a $20 processing
fee). Fifty percent refunds will be made between March 23, 2005, and
April 12, 2005. No refunds will be made after April 12, 2005. Refunds
will be processed 4-6 weeks after Congress is held.
Shuttle Information
When you arrive at Orlando International Airport, present your coupon
at a Mears Motor Shuttle ticket counter.
After redeeming your coupon, present your
ticket to the Mears “Starter” located on level 1 at the
curb. The starter will direct you to your designated shuttle. Shuttles
run approximately every 30 minutes 24/7. Please make a return shuttle
reservation one day prior to your departure by calling the number listed
on your ticket. You should allow three hours prior to your flight time
for your transfer to the airport.
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