54th Annual Convention West: Phoenix Travel   February 21-25, 2009: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, USA

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Getting There

Use ATC, the official convention travel agency

Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, email access for convenient booking of your tickets and more. Book your travel online or talk to a live agent.

Airfare savings

• Up to 15% off United airfare. Tickets must be purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting.
• 5% off American airfare on applicable classes of service. (American Airlines)
• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.

*Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply. See ATC's website for details.

Car discounts

• Discounted rates through Avis and Enterprise.
  
  

Exclusive member travel deals

• ATC offers IRA members complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals through their online Travel Center. ATC is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs. Book your city tours and events online, including restaurants, theater and concert events. See exclusive leisure travel specials on vacations, cruises, luxury resort getaways, and more.

How to use ATC

Use any of these options to book now:

• Web: www.atcmeetings.com
• Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
• Phone: 1-800-458-9383

Click on MEETINGS to link to Air–Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP). Be sure to enter IRA in the Company or Organization or Association field.

The above discounts apply for travel 2/18/2009 - 2/28/2009. ATC agents are available for reservations from 8:30am—8:00pm (EST), Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.

Book it yourself

• Discounts are still available if you book your own travel. Use the discounts codes below when contacting the companies.


Please note: Discount codes will be updated as they are finalized.



United:	TBA	800-521-4041
American Airlines:	A9229AG	800-433-1790
Enterprise:	32H7476	800-593-0505
Avis:	B685098	800-331-1600

Getting Around Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is conveniently located three miles east of downtown Phoenix. There are a variety of transportation options available to get from the airport to downtown -- from public transportation to taxis and car rentals to courtesy hotel shuttles. Check the airport website at www.phxskyharbor.com for more information or contact the Ground Transportation Office at 1-602-273-3383/voice or 1-800-781-1010/TDD. General information is available by calling 1-800-433-1790 (daily, 6 am to midnight (CST)) or use the TTY/TDD line at 1-800-543-1586, (24 hours a day).

Phoenix Transit Bus provides transportation to and from the airport and throughout the metropolitan area. Go to www.valleymetro.org for information on schedules and services. You may also call 1-602-253-5000 or email: csr@valleymetro.org