TRAVEL INFORMATION
For negotiated airline discount rates contact Steve at The Store For Travel, toll free at 1.800.284.2538. Outside the United States call 305.251.6331. E-mail: so@sft.webmail.com. Please be sure to mention you are attending the SLS conference in Chicago, Illinois.
For those attending the conference who require special assistance (accessibility, dietary, etc.), please contact SLS no later than August 22, 2008, with special requests.
AIRPORTS
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 17 miles from downtown, and about 45 minutes from the Hyatt.
10000 West O’Hare
Chicago, Illinois 60666
Tel: 773.686.2200
Website: www.ohare.com
Miday Airport is 10 miles from downtown, and about 30 minutes from the Hyatt.
5700 S. Cicero Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Tel: 773.838.0600
Website: www.chicago-mdw.com
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Airport Express provides shuttle service and airport shuttle service for guests of all-major hotels. The shuttle may be picked up curbside at both O’Hare and Midway Airports. Contact Airport Express or the hotel concierge for rates and scheduling.
Tel: 888.284.3826
Website: www.airportexpress.com.
Taxicabs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Shared ride service is available. There are no flat rates. Expect to spend $35 to $50. For wheelchair accessible vehicles contact United Dispatch at 800.281.4466. For taxi company listings visit www.flychicago.com
DESTINATION INFORMATION
Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world. With its beautiful lakefront, incredible architecture and cosmopolitan culture, Chicago attracts millions from around the globe every year. In fact, more people visit Chicago for business than any other destination in the United States. Chicago has been called America’s Best City for Dining. Its 5,500 restaurants feature everything from prime steakhouses to famous deep-dish pizza and every imaginable ethnic cuisine. The Magnificent Mile, one of the world’s great shopping boulevards, is just steps from downtown hotels, as are chic shops on Oak Street and the historic department stores on State Street. Over 8.5 million visitors enjoy Navy Pier every year, making it the city’s most popular attraction. From Broadway musicals to award-winning drama to hilarious improvisational comedy, Chicago’s 200 theaters offer something for everyone. Incredible live blues and jazz, plus eclectic clubs all over town. Visit www.choosechicago.com for information on tours, sites, shopping, etc. in the city of Chicago.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full registration fees are refundable if registrant cancels before August 13, 2008. An administrative fee of $150.00 will be deducted from fees for cancellations postmarked on or after August 13, 2008 through August 22, 2008. Refund requests will not be considered after this date, including visa denial refunds. All requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by SLS, attention Flor Tilden, by the appropriate dates. Refunds will be processed within 6 to 8 weeks after the conference.
No refunds will be made after August 22, 2008.
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