2012 Annual Meeting — Hotel and Travel Information
Hotel Reservations
The ARRS has negotiated a block of rooms within walking distance of the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building at the hotel listed below. Room rates are subject to a 14.24% HST and municipal tax and a 1.5% destination marketing fee.
Hotel Confirmations/Deposits
When you make your reservation online you will receive a confirmation email from the hotel along with instructions for changes or cancellations. A credit card will be required to guarantee your reservation.
Questions Regarding Hotel Reservations
Please contact the hotel directly using the directions provided in your confirmation email. The ARRS is not able to answer questions regarding your hotel reservation.
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FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER
(four blocks from Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building)
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
V6C 2W6
1 (866) 540 4452
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is located close to Robson Street shopping and cultural offerings. The hotel has a state-of-the-art health club, indoor pool and Absolute Spa, a Vancouver day spa. The hotel is four blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building.
| Single/Double Room |
$255 CDN |
| Fairmont Gold (Concierge Level) |
$355 CDN |
Rooms available from April 26–May 7, 2012. To make a hotel reservation, please call 800-257-7544 or 866-540-4452 or make reservations online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/arrsannualmeeting.
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PAN PACIFIC VANCOUVER
(connects to Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building)
Suite 300-999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
V6C 3B5
Within Canada: 1 (800) 663 1515
Within USA: 1 (800) 937 1515
Within Mexico: 1 (800) 514 9086
International: +1 (604) 662 8111
The Internationally renowned luxury Pan Pacific Vancouver is in the heart of Vancouver's harbour front. The hotel sits atop the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building and connects via a covered walkway. This premier waterfront hotel offers views of the city, harbour, and mountains.
| Deluxe City View: Single/Double |
$269 CDN |
| Deluxe Inner Harbour View: Single/Double |
$269 CDN |
| Deluxe Harbour Mountain View: Single/Double |
$289 CDN |
Rooms available from April 26–May 7, 2012. Make a Reservation Online. For more information on this hotel, please go to: http://www.panpacific.com/en/Vancouver/Overview.html
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Travel Information
Vancouver-based Uniglobe Vision Travel can assist you with your air travel and can offer a 5% to 30% discount on most Air Canada flights. To book a flight using the ARRS promotional code, go to aircanda.com and enter CQJZ8KD1 or contact Uniglobe Vision Travels' conference air desk at 1-888-221-5221 (within North America), 1-514-393-3333 (outside North America) or email airdesk@uniglobevision.com. For more information regarding Uniglobe Vision Travel or to inquire about pre or post conference travel such as Alaska cruises, Rocky Mountaineer Railway Journeys, and other British Columbia travel options, go to http://www.uniglobevision.com.
For information regarding visas and entry requirements for Canada, please refer to www.cic.gc.ca. If you require a letter of invitation from the ARRS for visa purposes, go to the annual meeting section of www.arrs.org to create a personalized letter or email meeting@arrs.org. Additional information may be found at http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/vancouver/travel_tips/travel_tips
Information on exchange rates may be found at http://www.x-rates.com/