Events

PLEASE NOTE: The Marriott Downtown Chicago is completely sold out of rooms in our block for the 2011 Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the nearby Marriott Courtyard as an overflow hotel. Please call the Marriott Courtyard at 1-800-228-9290 or contact them through their website.

Conference Hotel Location
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
(Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street)
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1 312.836.0100
Fax: 1 312.836.6139
Reservations: 1 800.228.9290
Hotel Website: www.chicagomarriottdowntown.com  

Encounter a renowned Chicago hotel combining the epitome of luxury and convenience at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel, a Windy City landmark on Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile. Situated amongst world-class shopping and dining, this Chicago, Illinois hotel is in walking distance of top attractions, including Navy Pier, American Girl Place, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Theater and Museum Districts. Revitalize body and mind in stylish Magnificent Mile hotel rooms and suites boasting flat screen TV's, deluxe bedding and ergonomic furnishings, or unwind at the Lobby Bar, a friendly urban oasis. Depart from the ordinary and discover a Windy City Chicago, IL hotel destination providing incomparable service and unprecedented style at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel.

Room Rates:
$205.00 Single/Double occupancy per night
$20.00 Additional Person
(plus applicable state & local taxes, currently 15.4%)

Rates are available three days prior and post of the meeting dates, based on availability.
Please reserve your overnight accommodations early as there are a limited number of AMA special rates available.

To make your hotel reservation online, please visit:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3101335

The reservation cut-off date is Friday, October 7, 2011.
The AMA has negotiated special group rates for the American Marketing Association.  You must make your hotel reservations by October 7, 2011 and request the American Marketing Association room block to qualify for the special group rate.  After October 7, 2011, the rooms will be released for sale to the general public, and all reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the hotel's available rate - not at the group rate. A deposit equal to (1) one night’s stay is required to hold your reservation. Deposits are refundable if cancellations are received by 6:00 p.m. hotel time on the day of arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

Check in time is 4:00 p.m., and check out is at 12:00 p.m. Anyone arriving earlier than 4:00 p.m. will be checked in as soon as a room(s) becomes available. Guests checking out early may be assessed an early departure fee. Upon check in, guests will be asked to verify their departure date. At that time, scheduled departure dates may be altered. 

Hotel Features, Services & Accommodations
Please visit the hotel website at www.chicagomarriottdowntown.com for a full list of services & features.

Area Attractions, Events and Tourism
Visit the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau website at http://www.choosechicago.com.

Conference Attire 
Conference attire is business casual. Meeting rooms may be cool so you may wish to bring a sweater/jacket.

ADA
The AMA is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all attendees. If you are an attendee with a disability and require program accommodations, please contact the AMA Meeting Services Department, and a member of our staff will ensure that appropriate access arrangements are made. If you have specific disability related needs for your hotel sleeping room, please be sure to communicate those directly to the hotel when you make your reservation. In an effort to provide the highest quality of service to all attendees, we require that details of all access requests be communicated to our office at least 14 days in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

AMA TRAVEL PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce American Airlines as an official carrier for AMA.
 
DESTINATION CITY:  Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
• 5% off the lowest applicable fare
 
For reservations, call 1 800.433.1790, and refer to the authorization number/promotion code below:
• 67N1AR
Or go directly to www.aa.com to book your flights.

Take advantage of a 5% discount on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections. It's simple!  After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter in your Authorization Code.
 
Discount Fares are valid for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle®, AmericanConnection®, oneworld Alliance, and codeshare partners from anywhere to your meeting destination.
 
Reservations and Ticketing
For reservations and ticketing information, call AmericanAirlines Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1 800.433.1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Central Time), and reference the authorization number shown above.  Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1 800.543.1586.  There is a $20.00 reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $30.00 ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport.  There is no fee for booking online.
 
Frequent Flyer Miles
Earn AAdvantage® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards.  Enroll online at www.aa.com.
 
TOWER TRAVEL
AMA's travel coordinator, Tower Travel Management, is available to assist with reservations.  Call 1 800.542.9700 within the U.S. and Canada.  Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 8 am-6 pm CST.  Or, you may contact them via email at association@towertravel.com.   

Tower Travel will proactively research airfares on ALL airline carriers to ensure that the lowest available fares are offered to all attendees.  They are dedicated to providing superior customer service and hassle-free travel arrangements.  Please note that fees, restrictions and cancellation penalties will apply.

Alamo Rent-A-Car
Drive Happy with Alamo. Where American Marketing Association members save up to 20%. And, with self-serve check-in you can skip the counter, check-in at the kiosk and drive away. All you need is a valid driver's license, major credit card and an existing reservation. It's that easy. To make a reservation click here: https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=alamo-ama  
or call Alamo Rent A Car at 1 800.462.5266. Be sure to request Contract ID AMA7745 at the time of reservation.
 
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Great Cars. Low Rates. Free Pick-up.
When you’re ready to go, we make it easy with everyday low rates on great cars. With the largest fleet in North America and a wide variety of vehicles, Enterprise has you covered. Plus, we're always nearby at more than 6,000 neighborhood and airport locations. Reserve and Save:
http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=AMA7745&cm_mmc=AMA-_-Discount-_-AMA7745-_-null  
Pick-up and drop-off service is subject to geographic and other restrictions.
 
National Car Rental
As an American Marketing Association member, you'll get up to 20% off rentals at National Car Rental.  And, with the Emerald Club® from National Car Rental, you can bypass the counter and choose your own car. To enroll now, click here: www.emeraldclub.com.  
To make a reservation online click here:
https://www.nationalcar.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=national-ama  
or call National Car Rental at 1 800.CAR.RENT® and reference Contract ID AMA7745 at the time of reservation.  Go National. Go Like a Pro.

Directions & Transportation
From Chicago/O’Hare International Airport - ORD
• Hotel direction: 15 miles SE
• Driving directions: Take I-190 East into I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) East to the Ohio Street Exit (50B). Ohio Street is a one-way street eastbound. Take Ohio Street to Rush Street. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.

Taxis
Taxis are available at O’Hare International Airport 24 hours a day.  A taxi ride takes approx. 1 hour (depending on time of day & traffic) & estimated cost is $40.00-$55.00 one-way.

Airport Shuttle Service (Operated by GO Airport Express)
Reservations are not required. Shuttle vans depart O’Hare Airport every 10-15 minutes.  GO Airport Express ticket counters and loading zones for boarding the GO Airport Express van are at Door 1E across from baggage claim 6, at Terminal 2 door 2E across from Jet Blue Baggage Claim, Terminal 3 Door 3E across from baggage claim 9 and at Terminal 5, just outside door 5E. If you do not see a van, please call the toll-free number at 1 888.284.3826, and ask a reservationist to send a van to one of these locations when available.  The last GO Airport Express van leaves O’Hare at 11:30 p.m. seven nights a week.
For your return trip to the airport, contact the hotel concierge desk for reservation assistance. Please visit http://www.airportexpress.com/ for more information or call 1 888.284.3826.
O'Hare Shuttle fares (subject to change without notice):
Single Fare One-Way: $28.00 

By Train: (CTA Blue Line Train, located at O'Hare Airport, lower level)
* Please note: The train is an affordable travel option, but staircases, escalators and crowded train cars can be uncomfortable for those with extra luggage. For more information, please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/.  
• From baggage claim, follow the directional signs to RAPID TRANSIT TRAIN, located on the lower level of the airport.
• Enter the Blue Line Train Station and purchase a transit card ($2.25, subject to change) from the vending machine.
• Walk down the stairs to the train platform and board the inbound Blue Line Train.
• Take the train to downtown Chicago and exit at the Jackson Street stop. Go downstairs, through the tunnel toward State Street, then back up the stairs. Board the Northbound Howard Line (Red Line) & exit at Grand & State. Exit subway, walk 2 blocks east to hotel.

Chicago/Midway Airport - MDW
• Hotel direction: 12 miles NE
• Driving directions: Take Cicero Ave. North, to I-55 North, to Lakeshore Dr. Go Left (North) on Lakeshore Dr. to the Illinois/Grand Exit. Turn left on Grand Ave to Rush St. Turn right on Rush St. & the Hotel is on your right.

Taxis
Taxis are available at Midway Airport 24 hours a day.  A taxi ride takes approx. 40 minutes (depending on time of day & traffic) & estimated cost is $30.00-$45.00 one-way.

Shuttle Service (Operated by GO Airport Express)
Reservations are not required. Shuttle vans depart Midway Airport every 15 minutes.  GO Airport Express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim.  The last GO Airport Express van leaves Midway at 10:30 p.m. seven nights a week.
For your return trip to the airport, contact the hotel concierge desk for reservation assistance. Please visit http://www.airportexpress.com/ for more information or call 1 888.284.3826.
Midway shuttle fares (subject to change without notice):
Single Fare One-Way: $23.00

By Train: (CTA Orange Line Train, located at Midway Airport)
* Please note: The train is an affordable travel option, but staircases, escalators, long pedways and crowded train cars can be uncomfortable for those with extra luggage. For more information, please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/.  
• From baggage claim, follow the directional signs to RAPID TRANSIT TRAIN.
• Enter the train station and purchase a transit card ($2.25, subject to change) from the vending machine.
• Board the inbound Orange Line train and proceed to downtown Chicago.
• Exit at the State & Lake stop. Walk down to the street level & enter the subway on State Street. Board the Northbound Howard Line (Red Line) & exit at Grand & State. Exit subway, walk two blocks east to hotel.

Parking at the Hotel
Valet Parking – Available at the Marriott Hotel
(Located on Rush Street between Grand Avenue & Ohio Street)
$48.00 per day, includes in & out privileges