2006 Conference Site

Hotel
Airport-Ground Transportation/Shuttles

Conference Location: Sacramento, CA October 4 –7, 2006

Sacramento’s history began in 1839 when Johann Augustus Sutter settled at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers. When the Mexican government and Governor Alvarado granted 48,000 acres of land to Sutter, they did not realize that they had given away a literal goldmine. Gold was discovered in 1848 just thirty miles east of Sacramento, in Coloma. The rest is history!

The news of the discovery spread like wildfire around the globe and fortune hunters came by the thousands from all corners of the world to California—Sacramento to be precise. In fact, it was recorded as the largest human migration in history. California became a state in 1850 and Sacramento its capital four years later. The city has been on the move ever since and is now one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.

Peacefully located in a leafy valley of scenic rivers and canopies of trees, today’s Sacramento is a cosmopolitan convergence of tall, gleaming buildings, hearty Victorians, splendid restaurants and shops, a vibrant arts scene, and a virtual cornucopia of state of the art meeting facilities. Sacramento has been called a snapshot of Wild West history in a modern, world-class city. With a plethora of first-class hotel rooms and attractions Sacramento offers an affordable and exciting vacation and meeting destination. Its amenities, combined with the rich history of California’s Wild West, help visitors once again Discover Gold in California’s Capital City.

If you really want to visit the past, step back in time to the California Gold Rush era in Old Sacramento, a 28-acre town of historic buildings, museums and monuments. With strong preservation efforts, the wooden sidewalks, horse-drawn carriages, Pony Express monuments and Mississippi-style riverboats reflect the nostalgic appeal of early American history.

That history comes to life through interactive experiences on steam engine train rides, tours of the State Capitol Building, and historic museum tours.

Sacramento is one of California's most accessible major cities. Arrive by air, rail, highway and even water. We're located just 90 miles from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe and just 50 miles from Napa. Find complete Sacramento maps & transportation options below

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L Street,
Sacramento, California, USA
Tel: 916 443 1234
Fax: 916 321 3099
Website

Special Room Rate for Conference Attendee

Single Occupancy: $135.00
Double Occupancy: $135.00
Triple Occupancy: $160.00
Quadruple Occupancy: $185.00

Rooms & Amenities

• Wireless High Speed Internet Available
• Recently Renovated Guestrooms
• Regency Club Accommodations Available
• Video Checkout and Message System

Guest Services

• Wireless High Speed Internet in Public Areas
• Full Service Business Center
• Audio Visual Services

Dining & Entertainment

• Vines Café for All Seasons
• Dawson's American Bistro
• In Room Dining
• Award-Winning Champagne Brunch

Airport-Ground Transportation/Shuttles

Rental Cars
All rental car agencies at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are located in one centralized area. Shuttle busses frequently transport passengers between the rental car terminal and the rental car shuttle stops in front of each terminal. This terminal serves Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz and National as well as serves as a pick up point for two local off-airport agencies.

Taxis
You can locate a taxi in the ground transportation area adjacent to the baggage claim area at Terminal A and across from the airport hotel at Terminal B. The rates are:

• • $2.80 for the first mile, $2.20 for each additional mile
• One-way between the airport and downtown is approximately $25.00--$27.00.
• Round-trip between Sacramento International Airport and downtown Sacramento is $45.00

Call (916) 457-4862 for reservations/information, and (916) 874-0888 to report customer service problems. While at the airport, dial extension 24360 from a white courtesy phone for more information.

On-Call Van Service
SuperShuttle is the exclusive provider of on-call van service at Sacramento International Airport. Pickup areas for passengers are located in the ground transportation area adjacent to baggage claim in Terminal A and at the center island curb in front of Terminal B. Please call (800) 258-3826 for more information.

Public Transportation
Yolobus offers daily public bus service to the airport. Call (530) 666-2877 for schedules or more information.

Group Tour to Yosemite

The tours and activities listed below have been specifically selected to provide conference participants with a wide range of fun, unique and interesting activities. The tours have been thoughtfully chosen by the Conference Committee especially for the conference attendees and their guests. These tours are run by a professional tour operator.

Please note the following:
Tour Registration Deadline: July 28.
Pre-Conference Tour- Yosemite National Park

Registration Deadline: July 28, 2006

Click here for more information
Click here to download registration form for Group Tour

The Sacramento Gold Card

The Sacramento Gold Card is a unique new way to make the most of your next visit to Sacramento. It's exclusively for hotel guests. The card - using “smart card” technology - has a computer chip embedded in it which is programmed to provide special offers at dozens of attractions, restaurants and retail stores.

Click here for a complete list of Sacramento Gold Card participants (attractions, restaurants, retailers). In addition, many of the participating hotels offer special 'instant benefits' (such as late check-out or room upgrades) when you request the card at check-in.