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Travel Information

Meeting Location/Contracted Hotel

All of the events, exhibits, and registration for the 2012 HOPA 8th Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando.

Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
407.313.4300
Reservations: 888.488.3509
Rate: $207 single/double

The cutoff date for discounted rate is February 11, 2012. For online reservations, visit www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ORLOCHH-HOP-20120320/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG.

The Hilton Orlando has also been selected as HOPA's headquarters hotel. The hotel features three full-service restaurants, an on-the-go marketplace, a poolside bar and grill, and a dinner/cocktail lounge. Other amenities include a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and a nine-hole putting course.

HOPA has secured a limited number of sleeping rooms at a special discounted rate. To obtain the special rate, be sure to make your reservations early and indicate that you are attending the HOPA conference. The discount's expiration is February 11, 2012, or whenever HOPA's room block has been filled. After that time, higher rates may apply.

UPDATE: Some room nights at the Hilton in the HOPA room block are sold out. However, rooms do open up so please keep trying the Hilton first. Other hotels nearby are:

Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
1.800.204.7234
http://www.rosencentre.com/

The Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Orlando
407-352-4000
http://www.peabodyorlando.com/

Clarion Inn & Suites
9956 Hawaiian Court, Orlando, FL
(407) 351-5100 ‎
clarionorlandoidrive.com

Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive
9990 International Dr, Orlando, FL
(407) 352-8700 ‎
www.daysinn.com

Red Roof Inn
9922 Hawaiian Court, Orlando, FL
(407) 352-1507
www.redroof.com

Airline Information

United is offering special meeting discounts for attendees of the HOPA meeting. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) the United Meeting Reservation Desk at 1.800.521.4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 550KO to receive a 5% discount off applicable fares. Discounts also apply to United codeshare flights operated by Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways.

Group travel discounts include 5% off the lowest applicable fare. For reservations, call 1.800.433.1790 and refer to the following authorization number: AN# A2912SS.

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To take advantage of a 5% discount on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections. It's simple! After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter in the Authorization Code 2912SS.

Go directly to http://www.aa.com to book your flights.

Discount Fares are valid for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle^®, AmericanConnection^®, oneworld Alliance, and codeshare partners from anywhere to your meeting destination.

Reservations and Ticketing

For reservations and ticketing information, call AmericanAirlines Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1.800.433.1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, 7 days a week, from 6 am to midnight (Central Time), and reference the authorization number shown above. Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1.800.543.1586. There is a $25 USD reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $35 USD ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport.

Frequent Flyer Miles

Earn AAdvantage^® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards. Enroll online at www.aa.com.

Ground Transportation Information

The following are ground transportation options between the Orlando International Airport and the Hilton Orlando

Type	Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service	$1.50
Limousine	$85
Super Shuttle	$35
Rental Car	Fees Vary
Taxi	$40

For discount shuttle coupons, visit Shuttle coupon.
To make shuttle reservations, visit https://www.hello-usa.com/tickets/hopa12.

Weather

Orlando's average high temperature in March is around 80 °F and the average low is around 60 °F. Temperatures in meeting rooms can fluctuate, so you may want to bring a light jacket or sweater to your sessions.

Local Information

A list of Orlando restaurants can be found here.
For discounted attraction tickets, visit www.hello-usa.com/tickets/hopa12.
To locate the Hilton Orlando on a map, click here. The hotel location is marked with a red tag.