Hotels
The 2009 AIGA Design Conference will be held at the Memphis Cook Convention Center and the adjacent Cannon Center for Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
AIGA has arranged for substantially discounted hotel rooms at four distinct properties in the downtown area [map] offering a variety of amenities and services. To receive the discount, call the hotel and ask for the AIGA Design Conference rate or visit the dedicated web page.
Memphis Marriott Downtown
Distance to convention center: adjacent
250 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Rates: $139 single or double occupancy
Reservations: 901 527 7300 or 888 557 8740; online
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Crowne Plaza Memphis
Distance to convention center: 1 block
300 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38105
Rates: $129 single or double occupancy
Reservations: 901 525 1800 or 877 227 6963;
online (conference rate included) (no need for PIN# or login)
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Comfort Inn Downtown
Distance to convention center: 2 blocks
100 North Front Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Rates: $112 single or double occupancy
Reservations: 901 526 0583
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Peabody Hotel Memphis
Distance to convention center: 8 blocks
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Rates: $204 single occupancy; $224 double occupancy
Reservations: 800 732 2639 (then press "2" for the Peabody Memphis); online
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Travel
Air
Northwest Airlines is offering up to a 10 per cent discount on published fares for travel to Memphis.
Call Northwest at 800 225 2525 or your own travel provider and mention Meeting designation WorldFile number: NM354.
You can also make your reservations online. Be sure to select “Yes” under the heading “E-Cert” and select Meeting Agreement (WorldFile number) from the dropdown box that appears. Enter meeting code NM354.
Rental car
Avis is offering discounts for rental cars in and around Memphis. Call Avis at 800 331 1600 and mention AWD number J770134 or make your reservations online.
