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AkLA 2002 Conference: Chanelling KnowledgeAlaska Library Association 2002 Conference 
Travel & Accommodations


Air Transportation
Ground Transportation
Parking Arrangements
Accommodations

Air Transportation

Alaska Airlines - Call the Group Desk at 1-800-445-4435 and ask for code CMR5265 to qualify for discounts:

  • 5% off Alaska Airlines’ published excursion fares, except companion and other promotional fares.
  • Space is to be booked in the same class of service as the fare being discounted, or 10% off YAS or FAS booked in Y or F inventory.

This discount is good from three days prior to three days after the conference, i.e., between March 4-13, 2002. 

Ground Transportation

Catch the shuttles and cabs in the area between the parking garage and the baggage claim area; you must cross the drop-off lanes with your luggage.

Alaska Cab (563-5353) or Checker Cab (276-1234).  Cab fare is approximately $20 each way.

Alaska Tour Quest - Airport shuttle, $5/person each way, recommend prior arrangements for pick-up, airporter@ alaskatourquest.com or call 344-6667.

Borealis Shuttle - Airport shuttle, $12/first person, $2 each additional person, holds up to 14 people. Call upon arrival at airport and call the night before for pick-up reservations from the hotel. Will take MasterCard or VISA, phone 276-3600.

Parking Arrangements

For those of you who will be driving to the Hilton or the opening reception at the museum, here are some parking details.

Hilton Parking
Parking is available in Lot 12, which is on the corner of 3rd Avenue and E Street, across from the hotel. Parking passes are available from the hotel for $6 per day. Guests of the hotel can use valet parking, which is $14 per day with in and out privileges. There are several other parking lots on 3rd Avenue, but Lot 12 is the most convenient. All other lots have hourly fees.

Museum Parking
The museum parking garage will be open Thursday evening. The cost is $1/hr. In addition, there is limited on-street parking in the vicinity of the museum, primarily in the neighborhood east of A Street.

Accommodations 

The conference will be held at the newly remodeled Hilton Anchorage, 500 West 3 rd Avenue. 

The Hilton Anchorage has offered a great rate for our conference. The rate is $85 for single and double rooms, with a $20 charge for each additional person. State and local taxes, currently 8%, are additional. This discounted rate will be available from three days before to three days after the conference.

Please call early to make your reservations. We cannot guarantee room availability at the special rate after February 4, 2002. 

The number for calling from outside Alaska 1- 800-245-2527; instate number: (907) 265-7152.

Reservations may also be made online at www.hilton.com. Select group code LIB to receive the discounted group rate.

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