Welcome
We look forward to seeing you at the AACSB International 2011
Annual Accreditation Conference. The information below outlines arrangements made for meeting participants.
Meeting Start & End Time
The conference will begin with registration
on Sunday, September 25th and will end on
Tuesday,
September 27th.
Attire
Suggested dress is business casual.
Weather in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About the Hotel
The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel
commands a towering presence in the heart of
America's original capital. Surrounded by rich
revolutionary history and culture, this
Philadelphia hotel's downtown location exceeds
the expectations of both business and leisure
travelers. Guests can take in the sights of
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell located
within eight blocks. A collection of fine
restaurants are located on-site or within
walking distance of this hotel in downtown
Philadelphia in addition to the city's best
shopping and entertainment venues.
Hotel Reservations
Each delegate is responsible for making his or
her own hotel reservation. The cost of the
hotel room is not included in the registration
fee. Any guestroom changes, cancellations,
etc., are the delegate’s responsibility and must
be made directly with the hotel according to the
guidelines below in order to avoid financial
penalty.
A room block is being held at the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown for AACSB International
Seminar participants. Preferred room rate is 179
USD per night, single or double occupancy, plus
tax. When making reservations, please ask for
the AACSB room block to receive the preferred
room rate. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
must be contacted no later than September 2,
2011 to receive the group discount room rate.
Sleeping rooms are based on availability and may
sell out prior to the cutoff date.
A dedicated booking website has been created
so that guests are able to make, modify and
cancel their hotel reservations online, as well
as take advantage of any room upgrades,
amenities or other services offered by the
hotel. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/AACSB2011
Hotel Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major
credit card or a first night’s room and tax
deposit. You have until 6:00 p.m. day of arrival
to cancel your reservation with no financial
penalty.
Location / Ground Transportation Facts
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is
approximately eight miles from the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown. The estimated taxi fare is 26
USD one way.
The Amtrak station is one mile from the hotel,
30th street station. |
