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Jacksonville, sometimes referred to as Jax, is the largest city in area in the United States and the most populous city in Florida. The city prides itself as having the essence of a lifestyle and landscape reflecting the real Florida.
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Fees: $510 NALA Members
$565 Non Members
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The mild climate and natural assets, such as pristine beaches and riverside boardwalks, special events, and the largest urban park system in the nation, make it a popular tourist destination. The city typically has more than 2.8 million overnight visitors in a year.
The Jacksonville Landing is a popular riverfront dining and shopping area, and the Southbank and Northbank Riverwalks offer spectacular views of the skyline. Friendship Fountain, said to be the world’s largest fountain, is next to St. Johns River Park, and just east of the fountain is the Jacksonville Maritime Museum right on the Riverwalk.
The Mayport Ferry, connecting Mayport and Fort George Island, is the last ferry in Florida. Water taxis are a popular way to enjoy the spectacular night lights of the city.
There are a number of art galleries and museums as well as several properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Catherine Street Fire Station located in Metropolitan Park.
The city is a major shipping hub and is home to many prominent corporations and organizations. There is also a significant military presence, including Naval Station Mayport with the third largest Navy fleet concentration in the US, and the nearby Naval Submarine Base at Kings Bay, giving Jacksonville the third largest military presence in the nation. For more information please visit the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.visitjacksonville.com.
Accommodations
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The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is located at 225 East Coastline Drive in the heart of the downtown business, entertainment and sports district. It is adjacent to Jacksonville Landing on the St. Johns River, and the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. It is within minutes of Jacksonville beaches and shopping.
The hotel features 966 newly renovated guest rooms, 110,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and five dining and lounge options. There is also a business center offering a full range of printing, scanning, facsimile service, and computer access to the Internet.
Facilities are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the staff is trained to accommodate guests with special needs. Specially designed rooms feature wheelchair accessible climate controls, closet poles, and sinks/vanity. There are also roll-in showers, bath benches and grab rails, closed caption television and Braille elevator symbols.
The NALA exhibition area is traditionally located adjacent to convention meeting rooms to encourage maximum exposure and traffic flow for exhibitors.
Contact the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront directly for your guest room accommodations. You may register by calling the hotel and advising the hotel that you are with the NALA convention in order to get our special rates. You are encouraged to book your rooms early. Reservations must be confirmed by June 21, 2010. Arrangements after that date are subject to availability.
The following special rates will apply July 11–17.
Single/Double rooms—$145/night
Triple—$170/night
Quad—$195/night
Regency Cup—Additional $50/night
Water View—Additional $30/night
Rates are subject to state, local, and occupancy taxes (approximately 14%)
There is an early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax. Departure dates are reconfirmed at check-in and are subject to the fee if changed later. Guests wishing to cancel a reservation must call 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid being charged the early departure fee.
A $250 penalty (each offense) will be charged to guests who smoke in a non-smoking room.
Airline Travel and Security Information
For airline reservations, you must mention that you are traveling to the NALA convention, and the contract number or ID code will be required, in order to receive the discount. If you plan to travel by American Airlines and have found a great rate on an Internet Web site, be sure to call AA before you purchase over the Internet. Our agreement with them gives you an additional five percent off the lowest applicable fare, or 10 percent off the full coach fare when you reference Discount/promotion Code: 5270AM. Some fares are lower than discounted rates and are not eligible for additional discounts. To book with American Airlines, you may book online at www.aa.com, and use the promotion code. You may also call the American Airlines Meeting Service Desk at 800-433-1790. There is a $15 ticket fee for bookings through the American Airlines Meeting Service Desk.
There are several internet services offering discounted airfares. These include: www.bookingbuddy.com, www.travelocity.com and www.priceline.com. Booking buddy offers a service that compares airfares from various sources.
If you want the latest security advisories and answers to frequently asked questions about travel security measures, we suggest a visit to the Travel Bulletin Central Web site at www.tsa.gov.
American Airlines
Contract/File Number: 5270AM
(800) 433-1790
Avis Rent a Car
File number: J659991
Reservations: (800) 331-1600
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