HOTEL INFORMATION

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
A block of rooms has been reserved for those attending the conference. The room rates are for single or double occupancy. These special group rates are available two days before and two days after the conference and will be based on availability at the time the reservation is made. All rates are in U.S. dollars.

Sunday – Thursday $89 per night plus tax
Friday & Saturday $169 per night plus tax

Harrah's Lake Tahoe (Hotel, Restaurant & Amenity Information)

To Book Your Reservation
Contact the hotel directly online or by phone:
Online Group Booking
Phone: 1-800-455-4770 and ask for Central Reservations.
**You must identify yourself by the Group Code S05GAMB to receive the group rate.

If you have difficulties or questions regarding the on-line booking process, please contact Jamie Kendek, Group Services Coordinator for Harrah's Tahoe, by email at JLKendek1@harrahs.com or by phone at (775) 586-6758. She can be faxed at (775) 586-6590.

A credit card for the first night's deposit is required to guarantee the reservation. Your credit card will be charged for one night's room and tax at the time you make the reservation.

Check In/Check Out Time
Check in time is 4:00 PM and checkout time is 12:00 noon.
**Departures after 12:00 noon are subject to a half day charge.

Deadline for Booking
All reservations under the Group Code S05GAMB must be made prior to Friday, May 8, 2009. After this date, rooms will be available on a space available basis at the prevailing hotel rate.

Cancellation Policy
Harrah's Lake Tahoe requires that you cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid forfeiting the charge for the first night's room and tax.


TRAVEL INFORMATION

General Travel Information
South Lake Tahoe is located 60 miles from Reno, Nevada. For domestic travelers, the simplest way to reach the conference will be to fly into Reno. From there, one can rent a car or take the South Tahoe Express shuttle which operates between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the major South Lake Tahoe hotels.
     Reno Airport (www.renoairport.com)
     South Tahoe Express Shuttle Service (www.southtahoeexpress.com)

Travel Links
Lake Tahoe, the jewel of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sits perfectly between Nevada and California with close access to some of the best sites to see in both states. Reno, historic Virginia City, and Nevada's State Capitol, Carson City are all within an hour east of Lake Tahoe. San Francisco, Napa County's wine country, and California's State Capitol, Sacramento, are all within two to four hours west of the area.
       Travel Nevada
       Visit Reno-Tahoe
       Visit Carson City
       Visit Virginia City

Memorial Day Holiday
Please note that May 25, 2009 is observed as Memorial Day in the United States. The weekend of May 22-25 may be an extremely busy travel weekend. Keep this in mind when making your airline, car, and hotel arrangements and book early.