TRAVEL

Air Fare

Continental Airlines

Book online at www.continental.com and enter Offer Code ZCTYB7ZWVG in the Offer Code box when searching for your flight.

If booking through a travel agent or MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022, please give the following information: Agreement code: B7ZWVG / Z Code: ZCTY.

Discounts range from 3% to 15% depending on booking date or travel zone. To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 3% discount, book online. Fares are valid from June 27 to July 10, 2008.

Alaska Airlines

Use discount code EC-CMR-9777 if purchased online at www.alaskaair.com and CMR9777 if purchased with travel agent for a 10% discount off daily fares. Fares are valid from June 27 to July 10, 2008.

Hilton Anchorage Hotel

Single/Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy: $190.00 per night (plus 12% tax)

Above rates will be offered 3 days before and 3 days after the conference if space is available. Reservations can be made by the following methods:

  • Hilton Worldwide Reservations 1-800-445-8667 (HILTONS)
  • Hilton Anchorage Toll Free 1-800-245-2527
  • www.hilton.com

Please ask reservation agent for group rate for Filipino American National Historical Society or give SRP Code “FIL”.

To confirm a room assignment the Hilton Anchorage requires a first night’s deposit, (refundable up to 72 hours in advance of convention date.) Checks and major credit cards are acceptable for establishing prepayment. All credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately.

NOTE: There are no microwave ovens, but some rooms have small fridges – which must be requested early. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., check-out time is 12:00 noon. All guests arriving before 3:00 p.m. will be accommodated as rooms become available.

Transportation

The Hilton Anchorage does not provide service from/to airport. They provided following information:

  • $17 average cab rate
  • $1.50 city bus (stops by hotel)
  • $30 limo

Parking


  • $8 self-parking lot (per night)
  • $14 hotel valet service

Meals

Included with the registration fee are the following:

  • Thursday: morning coffee and pastries / afternoon refreshments at Author's Reception
  • Friday: box lunch
  • Saturday: banquet dinner

The conference committee and Alaska Chapter will host a light buffet on Wednesday evening. The Hilton Anchorage has two restaurants and a Starbucks kiosk which also sells pastries. Lunch time schedules will allow attendees to go to the Mall or other less-expensive restaurants. The 5th Avenue Mall – with extensive fast food facilities – is two blocks from the hotel.