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International Pow Wow Miami

Below are details of the air and ground transportation available for 2009's International Pow Wow in Miami. 

Airlines and Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation

Airline Transportation
The following airlines are offering discount fares on tickets for International Pow Wow 2009. To search available fares and make a reservation, please visit the companys' websites and use the appropriate discount codes listed below.

American Airlines
American Airlines
Website: www.aa.com
Telephone:        Within the US & Canada: 800-443-1790
Outside the US: Contact your local AA office
Discount Code: A8459AJ
Valid Dates: May 13 - 24, 2009
Discount Offer:  7-10% off all AA and oneworld Alliance fares, certain restrictions apply.

One complimentary name change 48 hours in advance.

Discount on AVIS Car rental.  Reference code AWD# B136001 by calling 1-800-331-1600 within the US, and 1-918-624-4301 for outside the US.
United
United Airlines
Website: www.united.com
Discount Code: 565HN
Valid Dates: May 11 - 25, 2009
Discount Offer: Attendees receive 5% off lowest applicable fare*
No online booking fees
*Flights qualifying for the discount will be clearly
identified with a green star symbol once the promotion
code is applied online.


Ground Transportation

SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with its transportation sponsor, VISIT FLORIDA, are providing complimentary transportation for registered delegates between official business sessions/social functions and all official International Pow Wow Host Hotels.  Delegates using this service should remember to wear their International Pow Wow badge.

Transportation to all official business sessions and social functions is available from all International Pow Wow Host Hotels.

Airport Transfers
Continuous shuttle service from Miami International Airport to the Host Hotels will be provided on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm, and on Sunday, May 17 from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. NOTE: This service is provided only to the 15 official Host Hotels.

Shuttle buses will depart approximately every 20 minutes from the lower level of the airport, across from Baggage Claim, on Concourses D, G, and H. Download the Airport Shuttle Locations Map for more information.

Convention Center Transportation
Shuttles will operate between all Host Hotels and the Miami Beach Convention Center. The service will operate continuously every 10-15 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.  Service is provided only at the beginning of the business day and at the close of the business day Monday through Wednesday (see schedule that follows).  No shuttles will depart the convention center prior to the official close of each day's business appointment sessions.

Transportation for Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing tours will depart from the Miami Beach Convention Center.  Tour departures vary by tour and by day, so please make special note of the time that your tour departs. All tours are scheduled to return to the convention center by 5:00pm.

Please reconfirm your tour at the Miami Beach Sightseeing Tour Desk located in the Hall D Lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center.  Bring your International Pow Wow badge and confirmation letter to the tour desk no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Transportation to Evening Events
Transportation to official International Pow Wow evening functions will be provided from all Host Hotels:  

Sunday, May 17 - Opening EventWow. Pow Wow
          6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to South Beach
          8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from South Beach to all Host Hotels
   
       Every 5-10 minutes

Monday, May 18A Taste of Miami 
          Coconut Grove
             
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to Coconut Grove
         
8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from Coconut Grove to all Host Hotels
         
Every 10-15 minutes

          Coral Gables
          6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to Coral Gables
          8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from Coral Gables to all Host Hotels
          Every 10-15 minutes

See the sign in the bus or the ambassador at the bus stop for more information about the shuttle.

Wednesday, May 20 - Closing Event – Our Miami
            
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to the Adrienne Arsht 
             Center for the Performing Arts
         
8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the
             Performing Arts to all Host Hotels
          Every 5-10 minutes

Note: The Marriott, Hilton and Doubletree are within walking distance to this event, however shuttles will also be provided.

Outbound Airport Transfers
Complimentary airport transfers are available on Thursday, May 21, between all International Pow Wow Host Hotels and the Miami International Airport. Motor coaches will depart every 30 minutes on the hour and the half hour between 5:00am - 2:00pm from all International Pow Wow Host Hotels. Advance reservations are not necessary.  Please plan your departure to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; 3 hours for International departures.

DAILY TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 16

Miami International Airport Shuttle to Host Hotels
7:00 am - 9:00 pm (Continuous)

Convention Center Shuttle to and from Host Hotels
7:30 am – 5:30 pm (Continuous)

Sightseeing Tours – Depart from and return to Miami Beach Convention Center
11:30am – 12:00pm (Departure times vary by tour, return by 5:00 pm)    

Sunday, May 17

Miami International Airport Shuttle to Host Hotels
7:00 am – 7:00 pm (Continuous)                                                   

Convention Center Shuttle to and from Host Hotels
7:30 am – 5:30 pm (Continuous)

Sightseeing Tours – Depart from and return to Miami Beach Convention Center
11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Departure times vary by tour, return by 5:00pm)

Opening Event – Wow.  Pow Wow
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to South Beach
8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from South Beach to all Host Hotels
Every 5-10 minutes

Monday, May 18

Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:00 am – 9:00 am

Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
5:05 pm – 6:00 pm

Evening Event – A Taste of Miami - Coconut Grove and Coral Gables
   
Coconut Grove
   
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to Coconut Grove
   
8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from Coconut Grove to all Host Hotels
   
Every 10-15 minutes

    Coral Gables
      6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to Coral Gables
      8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from Coral Gables to all Host Hotels
      Every 10-15 minutes

See the sign in the bus or the ambassador at the bus stop for more information about the shuttle.

Tuesday, May 19

Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:15 am – 9:00 am

Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
5:50 pm – 6:30 pm

Open Evening – no shuttle service

Wednesday, May 20

Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:15 am – 9:30 am

Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Closing Event – Our Miami
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm from all Host Hotels to the Adrienne Arsht Center  for the Performing Arts
8:30 pm – 10:45 pm from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts to all Host Hotels
Every 5-10 minutes

Note: The Marriott, Hilton and Doubletree are within walking distance to this event, however shuttles will also be provided.

Thursday, May 21

Airport Departures
5:00 am – 2:00 pm – Departures from Host Hotels every 30 minutes on the hour and the half hour.


 
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