SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE FAQS AND UPDATES - 9/17/07

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- PARKING RATE IN SAN FRANCISCO
- HOTEL RESERVATIONS
- EXHIBIT FAQS

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- PARKING RATE IN SAN FRANCISCO

> Dear Diane,
> Denver was my first conference!  I was very impressed...
> I was looking at the website for the SF Hilton and
> it shows a whopping $45.00 a day parking rate...the all time
> highest in my experience!!!!!  whoa...  Is that going to be
> reduced when we attend?  Will impact whether we fly or drive
> from LA!!!!
> Linda

It's amazing, isn't it, especially in light of the low hotel hotel rate.
But parking rules in SF. The saying is "everything is negotiable" but
parking was an absolute non-negotiable this year. And, as far as I can
figure out, there is no "reasonable" parking downtown. Also, note that this
rate is NOT guaranteed - if anything, I'm told it is likely to increase by
the time of the conference.  IF ANY LOCALS CAN SCOUT OUT SOLUTIONS, I'D
APPRECIATE IT.  

Note that Avis is providing a conference discount and that they have an
outlet just a few blocks from the Hilton.  Instead of picking up your rental
at the airport and parking at the hotel, pick up your rental downtown and
drive to see the Redwoods or wine country.  TRY to book the rental in
advance as Avis also has the downtown space challenge and needs to stock a
supply of cars as we'll need them.

I'm told that United has competitive flights from LA (especially when using
the conference discount).  Please let me know if this is NOT the case.
Also, the discounted seats will be limited, especially due to the July 4th
holiday. Book early.

For Avis and United reservations and discounts go here:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/travel.html

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- HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Don't get shut out of the $115 a night rate at this elegant headquarters
hotel. You are not going to find rates like this - or even close - anywhere
in the city.  

Here, again, is the San Francisco Hilton hotel reservation number:
800-445-8667   

For details and for link if you'd prefer to reserve on-line.
http://www.smartmarriages.com/hotel.html

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- EXHIBIT FAQS 

Ditto on Exhibits.  The space is filling up fast with almost everyone
expanding to a two or three table spread.  For application:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/exhibits.html

And, to answer two questions that came in this week: NO, you do not have to
have attended a previous conference in order to exhibit. That rule applies
only to presenters.   And, NO, you do not have to be accepted as a presenter
in order to exhibit.  Please email your questions.  Much easier to get
through.  I've been on the phone ALL day. -diane



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