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54th Annual Convention North Central:
Minneapolis Travel

 

May 3-7, 2009: Minneapolis Convention, Minnesota, 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 Advantage, 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:


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.


    United: 510CK 800-521-4041
    American Airlines: A7449AC 800-433-1790
    Enterprise: 32H7476 800-593-0505
    Avis: J952801 800-331-1600
    Advantage: 30083-MCC 800-777-5500

 

Getting Around Minneapolis

Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Go to www.mspairport.com for complete airport information, including ground transportation options and airport services.
  • Phone: 1-612-726-5555

The airport is located within 30 minutes of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Taxi and van service is available at Lindbergh Terminal's Ground Transportation Atrium or the Humphrey Terminal's Ground Transport Center.

The Tram Level information booth is staffed seven days a week from 7 a.m.—11:30 p.m. Staff provides information, directions and other assistance to travelers. Travelers may also obtain wheelchairs from the information booth.

Check the airport website at www.mspairport.com for more information or contact General Information at 1-612-726-5555

Metro Transit bus service to the Twin Cities metropolitan area is accessible at the Lindbergh Terminal's Transit Center. You can reach the Transit Center from the Red and Blue parking ramps or by taking the Hub Tram from the Lindbergh Terminal's Tram Level.

  • To call the Regional Transit Information Center direct, call 1-612-373-3333. Travelers can also find schedules and service information on the Metro Transit Web site at www.MetroTransit.org.

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