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SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
February 24th through 28th, 2009 Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Hotel Information:
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States 45202 Tel: 1-513-421-9100 Fax: 1-513-421-4291 Our host hotel is a gem and staple of downtown Cincinnati. On the Registry of National Historic Places, this beautiful hotel offers us a huge meeting space for the general sessions and the best reception room in the hotel for our banquet. We will also have a great corner hospitality suite offering an amazing view of the city from its huge balcony. Just outside the front door of the hotel you will find attractions and entertainment such as museums, shopping and dining. Fountain Square, the heart of downtown, is adjacent to the hotel as well.
For reservations, call 1-800-Hiltons. We have secured the discounted rate of $120.00 for a double room. Please be sure to mention your affiliation with IAATE when reserving your room. The hotel will be holding a block of rooms for us until February 2, 2009. The special rate and room availability are only guaranteed for the dates of February 23-28. Please notify the hotel immediately if your travel plans change. Visit the IAATE hotel page for more information.
Transportation:
If you are driving to Cincinnati, check out http://maps.yahoo.com.. If you are flying, book your flight into the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The airport is 15 minutes southwest of the hotel. The most convenient and cost effective transportation from the airport to the hotel is Executive Shuttle. Visit their website for more information. The cheapest option to the hotel, at $1.50 for a one way ticket, is to take the Transportation Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) Airport Express line #2X. For more information about TANK please visit tankbus.org.tankbus.org. Taxi service is also available from the airport to the hotel and fares generally range from $20-$25.
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Trip:
- Weather in Cincinnati in late February is very unpredictable. It can be warm enough for just a long sleeve t-shirt outside or it could snow up to your shins. Be sure to check the forecast for Cincinnati before you come.
- Cincinnati is about as far west as you can go and still be on Eastern Standard Time.
- If a native Cincinnatian could not hear or did not understand what you just said, they will say “Please?” instead of “excuse me?”, “what?” or “I’m sorry?”
- Cincinnati natives have an extra lining to their stomach which allows them to comfortably eat Cincinnati Style Chili. If you are not sure if you have this extra lining, please try some Cincinnati Style Chili and nature will let you know.
- Cornhole is a friendly game played in back yards with friends and family. Check out the American Cornhole Association (ACA) at www.playcornhole.org to become more educated.