Convention Location
Official convention events will take place at the Hilton Americas - Houston located at 1600 Lamar,Houston, Texas, United States 77010

Hotel Reservations
Reserve your hotel room by September 22, 2008 to guarantee the special convention rate! Reservations made after this date, or after the contracted block of rooms is full, will be based on space and rate availability.

Negotiated rates are: $174.00 Single or double occupancy + 17% tax.

Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Hilton Americas - Houston. Your patronage of the Hilton Americas – Houston makes it possible to secure discounted room rates as well as meeting space for this event.

Phone Reservation
Hilton Americas - Houston Reservation Department: 713-739-8000or 1-800-HILTONS
Be sure to mention that you are with “CREW Network” to get the discounted rate.

Online Hotel Reservation
Use the online reservation system established specifically for the CREW Network Convention & Marketplace: (click or copy the url into your browser)

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/HOUCVHH-1NM-20081012/index.jhtml

Local Airports
Houston/Bush Intercontinental

• Distance from hotel: 25 mi.
• Drive time: 30 min.

Directions:Take I-45 South to McKinney St., merging onto McKinney St. Right on to LaBranch. Go down 2 blocks to Dallas and turn left on Dallas. Continue for 3 blocks and the hotel will be on the right.

Transportation to and from Houston/Bush Intercontinental Airport

*METRO Airport Direct - Runs daily to & from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - Terminal C (Least expensive / typically takes longer than other options.)

TO AIRPORT - departs every 30 minutes (runs 5:30 am to 8:00 pm) from the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza (815 Pierce, across from the Downtown Transit Center) to IAH .

FROM AIRPORT - departs every 30 minutes (runs 6:10 am to 8:40 pm) from IAH Terminal C, arriving downtown at the transit center in downtown Houston. Upon arrival at the transit center, call the Hilton Americas at 713-739-8000 to get a pickup.

For schedule and ticket information, please call 713-635-4000.

Houston Hobby Airport

• Distance from hotel: 12 mi.
• Drive time: 15 min.

Directions:Take I-45 North to downtown/Scott Street split, exit on to Pease Street. Turn right on to Austin Street, continue to Dallas Street. Turn right on to Dallas Street and continue for 3 blocks; the hotel is on the right.

Transportation to and from Hobby Airport

Hotel Parking

Convention Attire
Casual business attire (khakis, slacks, sweaters, jackets) is appropriate for the convention sessions and luncheons. The Friday Night Celebration is casual. Optional activities / learning excursions call for comfortable, casual attire; walking tours call for good walking shoes.

Attendee List
A preview of the convention registrants will be posted online at www.crewnetwork.org. A detailed attendee list, showing registrants’ contact information, will be posted in our Members Only section.

Convention Registration
Pre-registration is available until September 29, 2008. After this date, you must register on-site. All prices are quoted in US dollars; all funds must be paid in US dollars.

Convention Rates
Early registration discounts will be given to all registrants whose payment is received by September 19, 2008. Basic registration fees are as follows (please note that some activities: council meeting, learning excursions, dine arounds, etc. are not included in ANY registration package and must be purchased separately. See the following chart or the registration form for more details.):

• FULL Registration (by 9/19) - Members: $655 | Non-Members: $785
  
• FULL Registration (after 9/19) - Members: $730 | Non-Members: $855
  
• THURSDAY Registration (by 9/19) - Members: $400 | Non-Members: $480
  
• THURSDAY Registration (after 9/19) - Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
  
• FRIDAY Registration (by 9/19) - Members: $475 | Non-Members: $550
  
• FRIDAY Registration (after 9/19) - Members: $500 | Non-Members: $575

Confirmations
Convention registration confirmations will be emailed from the CREW Network office for those who register by September 29, 2008. If you register by this date, but do not receive a confirmation, please call CREW Network at 785/832-1808.

Optional Activities / Learning Excursions
Pre-registration is required by September 19, 2008 for optional activities / learning excursions. A minimum number of participants are required for some activities. Optional activities / learning excursions are non-refundable unless activity is cancelled or sold out. There will be a Connection Center on site where tickets can be traded or sold (trading/selling is NOT facilitated by CREW Network staff).

Cancellation | Refund | Substitution Policy
The deadline for canceling or substituting registrations is September 29, 2008. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee. All requests for cancellations or substitutions must be submitted in writing to crewnetworkevents@crewnetwork.org. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 29, 2008. Optional activities / learning excursions are non-refundable.

REGISTER HERE for the convention.