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  International Association of Reservation Executives
21st Annual Conference and Exhibition

April 22-26, 2006
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus * Oak Brook, Illinois  U.S.A.

Check out the Conference Schedule Here


 

The IARE Registration & Information Desk will be open during the following hours:  

Saturday, April 22 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 23 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:30 pm
Monday, April 24 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 25 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 26 7:00 to 9:00 am

Conference Registration Fees

  • $695 U.S. for first registrant from an IARE Member company
  • $645 U.S. for each additional registrant from IARE Member company
  • $1,095 U.S. for Non-Member registrants
  • $249 One-Day Registration for IARE Members
  • $379 One-Day Registration for Non-Members

The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone (630) 990-5800,  Fax (630) 990-8287

Specially discounted IARE group rate! Only available until March 31, 2006, based on availability!
$139 single/double occupancy

Please reserve your accommodations directly with the Hyatt Lodge. Call 1-800-LODGE-78 and mention "IARE Annual Conference".

 
  About the IARE Conference     Return to top

The IARE represents thousands of individuals who serve in executive or management roles within hundreds of travel and hospitality contact centers worldwide. Within our membership lies a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the travel and hospitality reservations industry. The ability to tap and share that knowledge and experience accounts for a large measure of its value to YOU, our members. With representatives from hotels, airlines, car rentals, rail and cruise lines, and city convention and visitor bureaus, you’ll get to meet and mingle with more than 100 call center executives and managers at the IARE Annual Conference. 

The IARE's 2006 Conference will deliver maximum value for your investment and promises to be an experience you can’t afford to miss! Our Conference Planning Committee has "raised the bar" again this year to bring you:

  • More content-rich sessions
  • More interactive learning opportunities
  • More expert speakers
  • More facilitated discussions 
  • A broad selection of discussion topics
  • Valuable take-aways
  • Supplier showcase and product demonstrations
  • Vital networking and idea-sharing opportunities

In fact, we encourage you to bring your call center teams to experience the unequaled benefits of networking and idea-sharing, expert-led education workshops, tailored product demonstrations, facilitated call center forums and terrific teambuilding activities – all in ONE place! 

We appreciate your participation in this growing organization and we hope you'll make plans now to join us in Chicago. 


Travel Information              Return to top

Two major airports serve the Chicago, IL area: 

O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport offers more connections to more cities, more often than any other airport in the world. Voted the "Best Airport in North America" by readers of Business Traveler International for seven consecutive years (1998 - 2004), it's no wonder that more than 190,000 smart travelers make O'Hare their airport of choice every day. For more information, please visit: http://www.ohare.com/ohare/home.asp.

Midway Airport
Midway Airport is conveniently located 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Recently, the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated the completion of the historic Midway Airport Terminal Development Program, an eight year program that transformed Chicago’s southwest side airport. For more information, visit: http://www.ohare.com/midway/home.asp.

Please check for the best fares from your origination. For information about the Chicago area, go to http://www.choosechicago.com/.

TO/FROM The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus:

FROM O'HARE AIRPORT:
American Taxi (847-255-9614): Approx $18.00 one way
Universal Taxi (630-617-5400): Approx $17.00 one way
West Suburban Travelers Limo Inc (630-668-9600): Approx $22.00 one way for first person and $7.00 for each additional person

FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT:
American Taxi (847-255-9614): Approx $30.00 one way
Universal Taxi (630-617-5400): Approx $20.00 one way
West Suburban Travelers Limo Inc (630-668-9600): Approx $30.00 one way for first person and $7.00 for each additional person

 
  Accommodations                Return to top

The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone (630) 990-5800,  Fax (630) 990-8287
http://www.hyatt.com

Specially discounted IARE group rate! 
$139 single/double occupancy

Guest Room Amenities

Fully renovated guestrooms offer modern decor, two oversized work stations, two cordless phones and wireless Internet access. Enjoy available outdoor patios overlooking a private forest or McDonald's campus, granite bath, 27" flat-panel LCD TV, and two double Grand Beds featuring ultra-plush pillows, the softest sheeting and thick down blankets-- all piled atop irresistible pillow-top mattresses.

▪ Balcony Speakerphone
Oversized work desk Voicemail
Iron/ironing board Wireless Internet access
Coffee maker Patio
Cable/satellite TV channels Hairdryer
AM/FM clock radio Room service during regular hours
Individual air conditioning control 25 inch or larger TV
Individual heat control Dataport
In-room safe Video on demand
Morning newspaper Cordless phone(s)
Rollaways upon request Safe deposit boxes front desk
Windows that open Video Checkout

Property Amenities

There's plenty to keep you occupied while visiting us. Whether you're an exercise enthusiast, a shopping buff, or a relaxation addict, we've got just the right activity for you and your family. Amenities include:

  • Healthscape fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Flat screen televisions & DVD players at cardio machines
  • Group fitness classes
  • Personal training
  • Massage therapy

Our 88 acres of forest preserve not only give you a sense of serenity, it also provides you with a number of outdoor recreation choices. With 4 miles of hiking and jogging trails, sand volleyball, mountain bikes (seasonal), and paddle boats (seasonal) you have plenty of options outdoors to enjoy Oak Brook's natural treasure.

Complimentary Shuttle Service is also offered within a five mile radius of the hotel.


  Sponsorship & Exhibits         Return to top

The 2006 Supplier Showcase will be limited to 20 Tabletop Exhibits and IARE Conference Sponsors get premier exhibit spaces!

Click here for details and to reserve your space now!


  Registration Instructions & Policies       Return to top

• All employees of Principal or Associated Call Center Members may register at the discounted IARE Member rate. Allied Members and vendor companies may participate as sponsors or exhibitors only. Please see Sponsor & Exhibitor information.

• Registrations are for one person only and may not be split between two or more persons.

• All fees must be paid in U.S. funds.

• IARE will accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, check drawn from a U.S. bank, or International Money Order.

• Registrations received after Friday, March 31, 2006, will be charged an additional $50 per person.

• Registration confirmations will be sent via email to each registrant. If you do not have an email address, your confirmation will be mailed.

• All cancellations must be made in writing to the IARE office, 7853 East Arapahoe Court #2100, Centennial, CO 80112-1361 USA; fax (303) 694-4869; iare@assnoffice.com.

• Written requests for refunds received on or before Friday, March 31, 2006, will receive a 50% refund. Fees are non-refundable after March 31st.

• Substitutions are encouraged in lieu of cancellations. Please phone the IARE office at (303) 694-4728 to change the name of your registrant(s).

• There are no refunds for no shows.

 

Register now to attend the 2006 Conference!

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