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Deans Conference
February 4 – 6, 2009
The Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, California USA |
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ADVANCE HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
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WELCOME
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We look forward to seeing you at the AACSB
International 2009 Deans Conference. The information below outlines
arrangements made for meeting participants.
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MEETING START
and END TIME
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The conference begins with a welcome reception at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4th and ends
after lunch on Friday, March 6th. Please see the agenda for the most up to date schedule of events.
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| ATTIRE
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Suggested dress is business casual. Click here
for
weather in San Francisco, California.
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LODGING and CONFERENCE SITE
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The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, California USA 94102
Phone: +1-866-497-2788
Fax: +1-415-774-0124
Reservations: 1-866-379-0399 (U.S. and Canada)
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
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| ABOUT THE HOTEL
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The Westin St. Francis is located in the heart of
San Francisco, on Union Square. Surrounded by world class-shopping,
restaurants, and theatres; with a cable car stop outside the property's
front door. The hotel is a short walk from the Financial District,
Chinatown, and Moscone Convention Center and located only 12 miles from San
Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 15 miles from Oakland
International Airport.
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
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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 Westin St. Francis for AACSB International Conference
participants. Preferred room rate 259 USD per night, single / double
occupancy, plus tax. When making reservations, please ask for the AACSB
Conference block to receive the preferred room rate.
The Westin St. Francis must be contacted no later than January 5, 2009 to
receive the group discount room rate. Sleeping rooms are based on
availability and may sell out prior to the cut-off date.
Reservations can
be made via the web through our personalized reservations page.
Click here to access the reservation website.
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HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
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All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit
card or a first night’s room and tax deposit. A guaranteed reservation not
cancelled prior to 6:00 p.m. pacific standard time on the day of arrival will
be charged one night room and tax to the method of guarantee.
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LOCATION/ GROUND
TRANSPORTATION FACTS |
The Westin St. Francis is
located 12 miles from
San Francisco International Airport
and 15 miles from
Oakland International Airport.
Taxi Service:
Follow the signs from the terminal to GROUND TRANSPORTATION. A taxi would
cost approximately 45 USD one way.
Super Shuttle:
Follow the signs for DOOR TO DOOR SHUTTLES from the terminal to the 2nd
level, which is one level up from baggage claim. From there, proceed to the
middle islands where the blue shuttles with yellow writing are waiting. The
cost of the shuttle is 16 USD per person and takes approximately 45 minutes
to get from the airport to the hotel. The shuttle is a shared ride - it is
not direct. You may also charter a shuttle for up to 7 passengers for 75
USD. If you have a group of up to 9 persons you may charter a shuttle for
also 75 USD.
BART (Bay Area Rapid
Transit): From the terminal follow signs to
BART. BART is adjacent to the International Terminal. From the Domestic
Terminal it is about a 10 minute walk depending on which gate you are coming
from or you may ride the AirTrain which is a free service. You will need to
purchase a 5.15 USD ticket for BART. Board a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train
and get off at Powell Street, which is the 10th stop from SFO. The train
ride from station to station is approximate 30 minutes. Visit
www.bart.gov for a complete list of time
schedules.
If you choose to drive
click
here
for detailed directions. On-site parking is available with in and out
privileges for a cost of 49 USD per night per car. |
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