Atlanta is a BIG city offering southern hospitality and service with a decidedly international flair!  The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, ACTE’s Global Education Conference Headquarters, is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within walking distance of numerous business and government sites.  Coupled with 8,000 restaurants, 130 retail centers, 57 public golf courses and the new Georgia Aquarium where ACTE’s opening reception will take place, what more could you ask for in a city?

It’s easy!  The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which includes the world’s largest passenger terminal, offers more than 2,600 daily flights.  Direct service is offered to 166 domestic cities and 51 cities in 38 foreign countries and 80% of the U.S. population lives within a 2-hour flight of Atlanta.  The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is served by many major airlines including AirTran, Air France, Aeromexico, American, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Lufthansa, KLM, Korean, Northwest, United, and US Airways.

There are other convenient ways to get to Atlanta as well.  Interstates 75 and 85 connect Atlanta to cities from the north and south and Interstate 20 connects Atlanta to cities from the west.  AMTRAK also offers train service to Atlanta from select cities. 

SPECIAL AIRTRAN RATE FOR ACTE MEMBERS



AirTran Airways is offering ACTE Members attending the Atlanta Global Education Conference a $200 inclusive roundtrip fare when you fly from May 4-12, 2006. Only ACTE Members will receive this rate. Please call 1-866-683-8368 from 8:00am to 9:00pm EST Monday through Friday and refer to the event code ATL050706 when making a reservation. A confirmation will be sent to you via email.



AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNTS



American Airlines is offering ACTE Global Education Conference attendees a 5% discount on the lowest applicable air fare when you fly from May 4-12, 2006.  Use the authorization number 9856AQ to receive the discount.  Particpating carriers include American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Lan Chili, British Airways, Qantas, Iberia, and Aer Lingus (at least one segment of your flight must be on American Airlines).  Book online at www.aa.com.  Additional fees apply for tickets purchased over the phone or at the airport.  See American Airlines’ website for complete details and information.



BRITISH AIRWAYS


British Airways is offering discounts on airfare to the ACTE Global Education Conference in Atlanta. There is a 20% discount on First Class Published Fares, 20% discount on Club World/Club Europe fares, 15% discount on World Traveller Plus and a 10% discount on World Travaller (economy). Certain restrictions apply. For booking discounted flights, please click below. Password: BAACTE06





CONTINENTAL AIRLINES



Continental Airlines is pleased to offer airfare discounts/zone fares to ACTE conference attendees. Call Meeting works at 800-468-7022 and reference the Z code: ZSQC and Agreement Code UJQHHH for complete information. Save a $10 service fee when you book online at www.continental.com. Enter the Z Code and Agreement Code in the offer code box when searching for flights. All published fare rules and restrictions apply.



SIMPLIFARES BY DELTA



With Delta's SimpliFares, offered throughout the 48 contiguous United States, there is no Coach fare higher than $599* one-way and no First Class fare higher than $699* one-way. Additional taxes, fees, and restrictions apply. SimpliFares do not apply to Delta-marketed codeshare flights operated by SkyWest, Northwest, Continental, or Alaska Airlines. See SimpliFares Terms and Conditions for additional information.

Keep checking Delta's website for special fare offers only offered through their website.

NORTHWEST AIRLINES DISCOUNTS FROM US AND CANADA

Northwest Airlines is pleased to offer discounted airfares from the United States and Canada for ACTE Global Education Conference Attendees. Use the WorldFile number NYUE6 to purchase your tickets to Atlanta online at www.nwa.com or on the phone at 1-800-328-1111 from 7:00am-7:30pm CT Monday through Friday. When online, click on the “NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption” link which is located near the bottom. Complete the flight search selection and enter the WorldFile number to receive the discounted rate.

ACTE has negotiated special meeting rates for our Global Education Conference in Atlanta, valid April 30 - May 16, 2006. For reservations, call Hertz at 800-654-2240 in the U.S.; 800-263-0600 in Canada; 416-620-9620 in Toronto or outside these areas at 405-749-4434, and refer to CV # 022Q2570. Or, contact your travel agent, or book online at hertz.com.

The Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle is offering a discounted rate of $25 per person roundtrip to and from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for ACTE Global Education Conference attendees. To receive the discounted rate, reservations must be made through the Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle portal. The discounted rates are valid from May 4 - 11, 2006. The Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle desk is located in the Ground Transportation Center which is near baggage claim in section C, stalls 10 through 14. From the hotel, the Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle stops at the Hyatt at 10 and 40 after the hour until 5pm, reservations must be made after 5pm. Click here for more information on the Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle.

MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid rail system, is an easy and inexpensive way to travel around Atlanta with a 1-way fare of $1.75.  MARTA’s Airport Station is located in the Ground Transportation Center which is near baggage claim.  To get to the hotel from the airport, attendees should get on at the Airport Station north and travel to Peachtree Station.  Trains run every 10-20 minutes from the airport and the hotel is only a short 15 minute rail ride from the airport.  There is a covered walkway between Peachtree Station and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Taxi fares to the downtown Atlanta area from the airport are approximately $25 one-way for one passenger, $13 each one-way for 2 passengers, and $10 each one-way for 3 passengers, plus tax and gratuity.  Taxis are located in the Ground Transportation Center which is near baggage claim. Depending on traffic, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta from the airport by taxi.

Atlanta enjoys a fairly temperate climate with temperatures ranging between 58 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit during May, and an average rainfall of approximately 4 inches per month.  Atlanta’s long gentle spring makes a great climate for the conference!

The attire for the ACTE Global Education Conference will be business casual.  Slacks, button-down collared shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes, are all appropriate.  Suits and ties are not required.