Hotel Registration

The Town and Country Hotel is the official conference for ICMCTF 2012.  A limited number of rooms will be held until April 2, 2012. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel and should be done early to guarantee your space.  You must mention that you are attending the ICMCTF meeting to receive the reduced conference rates.  The hotel requires a one night deposit via credit card to hold your room.

Town & Country Resort Hotel
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108

Phone: 619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527
Fax: 619-291-3584

• On-line Reservations: (click here) - Preferred Method

The hotel website provides excellent supporting information about the hotel, its location and access to area maps

• Attendee: single/double $140.00 , triple $160.00 and quad $180.00

• Student: single $90.00, double $105.00, triple $125.00 and quad $145.00

• TBA when the US Government posts their 2012 rates.
• Rooms held until April 2, 2012

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Travel Arrangements

SHUTTLE SERVICE:  Super Shuttle is offering ICMCTF Participants a special discounted one-way fare of $10.00 or $20.00 round trip from the airport to the Town & Country Hotel (children under age 3 ride free).  After claiming your luggage, follow signs to the Ground Transportation Bridge/Island. Go to the "Shuttle for Hire" curb; ask the dispatcher for the Super Shuttle. Or see a SuperShuttle employee wearing a blue polo shirt with a "Super Shuttle" emblem; advise this person you have a reservation booked. For any additional information, use the courtesy phone in the baggage claims area. When phoning for reservations, please mention the discount code  RPHDB,  1-800-blue-van.  Return reservations must be made by the evening prior to your departure.

It is easiest to make your Supershuttle reservations on-line by clicking this link: https://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=RPHDB

Specific Airport terminal details:

• TERMINAL 1Air Canada, Alaska, Southwest, United, U.S. Airways After claiming your luggage, follow the signs to the Ground Transportation Sky Bridge. Proceed to the "Shuttle for Hire Island" and ask the Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
   

• TERMINAL 2 Aero México, American, America West, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest, Sun County, Hawaiian Exit the Terminal 2 doors; cross the street using the cross walk to the "Shuttle for Hire Island" ask the Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
   

• COMMUTER TERMINAL Alaska Commuter, American Eagle, Continental Connection, Delta Connection, Northwest Air Link, SkyWest, U.S. Air Express Exit the Commuter Terminal doors, cross over to the "Shuttle Loading Island". Ask the Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.

TAXI fares from the airport average approximately $20 - $40 each way. 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  Reservation forms under the Hotel Reservation Tab.  

PLEASE NOTE:  In order to receive the LOWER Conference Registration Fee  a TOWN & COUNTRY HOTEL CONFIRMATION NUMBER must be provided on the Conference Registration Form. 

Room reservations for the ICMCTF should be made directly with the hotel by using the direct web link on the Hotel reservation Tab.  The form and web address can be found under the reservation tab.  When making your reservations by phone, fax or e-mail please mention your participation with the ICMCTF Conference in order to receive the special hotel room rate.  If this fact is not mentioned, you may be advised by a reservationist that the hotel is sold out.   ICMCTF holds a block of rooms, not to be sold to the general public, this block of rooms is released April 2, 2012, at that time rooms are subject to inventory availability on a first come, first served basis. The hotel room rates do not include applicable taxes or a parking fee

HOTEL PARKING: The hotel parking fee is $7 per day for ICMCTF hotel guests with in/out privileges. Local ICMCTF participants will be charged a $12 flat fee with in/out privileges (attendee must show paper receipt from earlier in day).  

TROLLEY SERVICE:  The trolley line stop is located directly behind the Town and Country Hotel between the hotel parking lot and the shopping mall.   One way, round trip, all day, senior and multiple day passes can be purchased from the vending machines located on the trolley platform. 

SAN DIEGO CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU:  Additional information concerning San Diego and the surrounding areas can be found by contacting the visitor’s bureau at 1-619-232-3101 or www.sandiego.org. 

AVIS CAR RENTAL:  AVIS has been selected as the official car rental company for ICMCTF.  The special rates available are shown below.  Reservations can be made on-line (www.avis.com) or by calling 1-800-331-1600 and reference Avis Worldwide Discount number AWD J099478.                               

ICMCTF Conference  4/23/2012 to 4/27/2012 San Diego, CA
AWD#  J099478

• The above rates are subject to change without notice and black- out periods may apply.
   

• The above rates have unlimited mileage.
   

• Return to the same renting location or additional charges may apply.
   

• Weekend daily rates are available from noon Thursday - Monday at 11:59 P.M. (vehicle must be checked out by 3:00 PM Sunday).
   

• When reservations are booked, the above rates will be automatically compared to Avis’ published rates, including internet rates, to ensure the attendees receive the lowest rate that we have to offer.
   

• The attendees must use the assigned AWD# J099478 to receive the discounts being offered.
   

• Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional insurance coverage, or gas refueling charges.
   

• Renter must meet Avis’ age, driver (25), and credit requirements.
   

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com 

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U.S. Immigration Rules

PLEASE BE ADVISED NEW US IMMIGRATION RULES

All citizens of countries who WERE NOT required to have a Visa to enter the US are NOW required to register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at least three days prior to travel. This can be done by going to the ESTA web site.

All citizens of countries who were required to have a Visa for entry into the US are not affected and must follow the same guidelines as previously required.

ABOUT TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
A Travel Authorization can only be applied for by a citizen of a Visa Waiver country. Any other visitor must still apply for a B-1 Business Visa or B-2 Tourist Visa in advance. A Travel Authorization permits the U.S. visitor to travel to the United States by air or sea and ask for admission to enter. A Travel Authorization is only related to "permission to travel to the United States".  If you are planning a trip to the United States, it is recommended to apply for your Travel Authorization right away.  If you are denied a Travel Authorization, the visa application process can take several weeks or months.  Those that are not approved for Travel Authorization will need to apply for a U.S. visitor visa (B-1 / B-2).

The following websites contain information about the visa application process, as well as applying for travel authorization under the visa waiver program:

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/biso/visas/