Travel Information

CHEST 2008 will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the convention center is easy to reach by plane, train and car. It is minutes from I-95, 1.5 hours from New York, and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC. Learn more about easy transportation options at www.paconvention.com/visitors/gh.asp.

Travel Partners

As a CHEST 2008 attendee, exhibitor, or guest, you are eligible for discounts from ACCP travel partners, United Airlines and Avis Rent a Car. To receive these discounts, contact Ridgebrook Travel, your travel agent, or the travel partner directly and refer to the contract number.

Ridgebrook Travel
Hours:	Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
Domestic (outside Illinois)	(800) 962-0560
Illinois or International	(847) 480-2100
e-mail	gayle68@ridgebrooktravel.com
United Airlines - Contract 557FK
For US flights, receive up to 10% off applicable fares and an additional discount for booking 30 days or more prior to travel. Visit www.united.com and enter origin, destination, and dates under “Book Travel.” Then, under “More Search Options,” enter promotion code 557FK. There is no charge for booking online. You may also call United at (800) 521-4041 or your travel agent, and book tickets under contract 557FK.
Avis Rent A Car - Contract J100002
Domestic	(800) 331-1600
International	(918) 664-9600

Airport Ground Transportation

Rail, shuttle bus, and taxi services are available to and from the Philadelphia International Airport and downtown Philadelphia. Look for signs for these services in the airport baggage claim area.

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Information

Complimentary shuttle service will be available from the following hotels to and from the convention center: Sheraton, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, and Ritz-Carlton. Complimentary shuttle service from the Sheraton, Embassy Suites, and Hampton Inn will be offered during morning and evening functions taking place at the Marriott. Signs with shuttle information will be posted at each hotel.

Attention International Travelers

Attend CHEST 2008 for the latest information on clinical chest medicine while meeting with chest professionals from around the world. With a favorable exchange rate, your dollars go farther for registration, travel, hotels, and additional sight seeing. Check the currency exchange rate at www.xe.com/ucc/.

Visa Information
You may need a visa to enter the United States. To support your application process, CHEST 2008 has been registered with the US State Department. Learn more from the US Immigration Department at at www.usimmigrationsupport.org or the US Customs & Border Protection at www.cbp.gov.

If you need a letter of invitation, request one, after your registration is paid and processed, from Terri Berman: tberman@chestnet.org or (847) 498-8362. If you register online, you will be able to print a letter at the end of the registration process. You will also receive an e-mail confirming the registration with a direct link to your letter of invitation.

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