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DESTINATION DALLAS!

The top visitor destination in Texas, Dallas combines Southwestern hospitality, cosmopolitan flair, and boot-scootin' Texas chic. And for the conventioneer con·ven·tion·eer  
n.
One who attends a convention.

Noun 1. conventioneer - someone who attends a convention
attendee, meeter, attendant, attender - a person who is present and participates in a meeting; "he was a regular
, a variety of entertainment districts surrounding downtown, each with its unique flavor and atmosphere, make Dallas FUN.

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The West End Historic District: Shops, restaurants, nightclubs, horse-drawn carriages, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a historic exhibit that examines the life, times, death, and legacy of U.S. President John F. Kennedy within the context of American history.  honoring President John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation).
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in
, and the Dallas World Aquarium The Dallas World Aquarium is an aquarium and zoo located in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). Considered the best aquarium in the Southern United States, the zoo aids conservation and education by housing many animals that are threatened or endangered .

Deep Ellum: Jazz and blues clubs, avant-garde cuisine, galleries, bars, and shopping.

Knox-Henderson: Renowned for its eclectic mix of residential, retail, and dining; antique shops, pubs, and restaurants.

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Uptown: A vibrant neighborhood blending historic homes, new residences, art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

West Village: A great, new, mixed-use development Mixed-use development refers to the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. In planning zone terms, this can mean some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or other land uses.  featuring unique shops, dining, clubs, and a three-story cinema.

Greenville Avenue: A local favorite for its reasonably priced, home-grown restaurants, pubs, and boutiques in an East Dallas
This article is about the eastern portion of Dallas, Texas. For the old city and the neighborhood that exists there now, see Old East Dallas.
East Dallas comprises many communities and neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas, (USA).
 residential neighborhood.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Special airfare and car rental discounts with United Airlines, US Airways, and Avis Rent A Car are available for those attending the ASIS International ASIS International (each letter pronounced separately), previously known as American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is an international organization for security professionals. Founded in 1955, it has more than 34,000 members in 204 chapters worldwide.  50th Annual Seminar & Exhibits.

United -- 5% off any published fare on United, United Express, United code share flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express US Airways Express is an airline brand name, rather than a fully certificated airline, and as such, the US Airways Express name is used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways.  and Air Canada; 10% off unrestricted mid-week coach fares with a 7 day advance purchase (booking must be in "M" class of service); additional 5% off these fares when tickets are issued at least 30 days prior to travel. Area pricing is also offered; price is determined by your geographical location. United: 1-800-521-4041; Meeting ID Code: 511RO

US Airways -- 5%, 7%, and 10% discounts offered on select US Airways published fares; 12% off unrestricted mid-week coach fares with a 7 day advance purchase (booking must be in "B" class of service); additional 5% off these fares when tickets are issued at least 60 days in advance. Zone fares are offered; price determined by your geographical location. US Airways: 1-877-874-7687 (toll free); Gold File #: 82682890

US Airways groups and meeting customers may also take advantage of special negotiated rates with Avis Rent A Car. Visit http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/html/meetings/webpage3.html?1189 for details. Avis Rent A Car: 1-800-331-1600; AWD AWD Alive with–disseminated and/or metastatic disease : D005038

Discount Airport Transportation Between the Airports and the Dallas Convention Center The Dallas Convention Center, originally the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, is a meeting hall, event/convention center and civic center in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA).  Hotels Yellow Checker Shuttle has been chosen as the transportation company for service between both DFW DFW Dallas/Ft Worth, TX, USA - Dallas Ft Worth International (Airport Code)
DFW Department of Fish and Wildlife
DFW David Foster Wallace
DFW Drug-Free Workplace
DFW Down For Whatever (song by Pretty Young Things) 
 Airport and Dallas Love Field This article is about the airport. For the neighborhood, see Love Field, Dallas, Texas (Neighborhood).

Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL, ICAO: KDAL, FAA LID: DAL
 and the Dallas Covention Center hotels. Yellow Checker Shuttle is offering e-tickets to ASIS 1. ASIS - Application Software Installation Server.
2. (language) ASIS - Ada Semantic Interface Specification.
 attendees and exhibitors to save $6 each way on your transportation from the normal airport shuttle An airport shuttle is a shuttle bus that transports airline passengers to and from a commercial airport. Passengers wait at the shuttle stop for the bus to arrive, and at appointed areas where shuttle pick-up and drop-off are allowed at the airport.  rates ($16 each way) when you purchase a Web ticket online. At just $10 each way, this is a great savings, and is approximately $32 ($64 round trip) less than the cost of a taxi from DFW Airport to the Dallas Convention Center hotels. In addition, there will be Meet and Greet staff in the baggage claim Noun 1. baggage claim - an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft
area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided
 areas of all four terminals at DFW on the major arrival day to assist you in locating your proper transportation. To take advantage of these savings, go to the Web: www.asisonline.org/seminar/housing

Call ASIS Housing Bureau for all your travel needs: 1-888-887-8072 toll-free in the U.S. or Canada

Identify yourself as an ASIS Annual Seminar Attendee.

ATTENDEE HOUSING REQUEST

FAX TO THE HOUSING BUREAU, 1-888-241-8404 NO LATER THAN AUGUST 27, 2004.

Four Easy Ways To Reserve Your Room

Internet: www.asisonline.org/seminar/housing

Phone: 1-888-887-8072 United States/Canada; 1-972-349-7452 International

Fax: 1-888-241-8404 United States/Canada; 1-972-349-5479 International

Mail: ASIS Housing Bureau; c/o Wyndham Jade; PO Box 678192; Dallas, TX 75267-8192

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The ASIS International Housing Bureau will process reservations for ASIS attendees in the hotels listed and according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 preference and availability. Hotels and rates will be assigned on a "first-come, first-served" basis--so make your reservations early!

* All reservations must be made through the ASIS Housing Bureau and must be received by the ASIS Housing Bureau no later than August 27, 2004. Reservations may be made online or by phone, fax, or mail. Participating hotels will not accept direct reservations.

* You will receive housing confirmation from the ASIS Housing Bureau within two weeks of submission.

* Changes and cancellations: call, fax or mail your changes or cancellations to the ASIS Housing Bureau. If you need to cancel your hotel reservation, you must cancel at least seven (7) days prior to your arrival date to receive a refund of your deposit.

* Hotel room rates include centralized ASIS Housing Bureau services and busing from all Seminar hotels.

* The shuttle service to and from the convention center is available only to those making their reservations through the official ASIS Housing Bureau. For full details, go to www.asisonline.org/seminar and click on Housing.
HOTEL INFORMATION

                                          Rates
Hotel                                     (Single/Double)

 1. Adam's Mark Hotel                     $149/$149
 2. Adolphus Hotel                        $199/$199
 3. Aristocrat Hotel                      $139/$139
 4. Fairmont Hotel                        $175/$175
 5. Hampton Inn West End                  $125/$125
 6. Hotel Lawrence                        $119/$119
*7. Hyatt Regency Dallas                  $200/$200
 8. Le Meridian Hotel/Westin City Center  $179/$179
 9. Marriott Suites Market Center         $109/$109
10. Renaissance Hotel                     $162/$162
11. Sheraton Suites                       $109/$109
12. Wyndham Anatole                       $182/$202
13. Wyndham Dallas Market Center          $159/$169

* Headquarters Hotel
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