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Conference Hotel:
The conference host hotel is The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. A block of rooms is held for conference attendees at $169.00 a night (not including 12.07% taxes.) In order to make reservations, contact at Renaissance Reservations at 1-800-354-5892 and please refer to Group Name: NASPA. Reservations must be made by May 20, 2008. Please contact the hotel early as our conference blocks tend to sell out.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Phone: 1-480-624-1000
Fax: 1-480-624-1001
Toll-free: 1-800-354-5892
The resort fee is waived for Conference participants. In addition, there is complimentary self parking and complimentary 24-hour access to the Spa Fitness Center.
Travel Information:
Airport:
Conference participants can fly into the Sky Harbor Airport. The Sky Harbor Airport is 20 miles from the Westin Kierland Resort.
Ground Transportation
Transportation To/From Airport:
Scheduled Vans:
SuperShuttle
operates 24 hours per day on a regularly scheduled basis. It offers airport-to-door service. Vans depart every 15 minutes to all areas of the Valley from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m., the frequency lessens, please call the company directly if you are departing after 9 p.m.
Fares are charged on a flat rate to each geographic area. Visit the SuperShuttle Web site or Call (602) 244-9000 or (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826) for reservations.
Buses:
Phoenix Transit Bus
Red Line and #13 provide lift-equipped transportation to and from the airport and throughout the metropolitan area. For city-wide route information and schedules call (602) 253-5000/voice or (602) 261-8208/TDD. You can pick up a copy of the Bus Book that contains schedules and routes at the Information Desk in any terminal, or visit www.valleymetro.org.
Taxi service is also available outside of all terminals.
Rental Cars:
Hertz is conveniently located on The Westin Kierland Resort Property.
Click Here to book your Hertz Rental car now.
Phone Number: 480-624-1239
Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 6:30pm
Hours: Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Directions to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa:
From Sky Harbor International Airport (20 miles away):
Follow exit signs at Sky Harbor International Airport toward the "24th St/west exit." Upon exiting the terminal area, continue to follow the signage for the I-10 (west). Merge onto the I-10 (west) freeway and immediately follow the signs to merge on to the AZ-51 north. Continue on AZ-51 north for 12 miles, and exit on Greenway (Exit #12). Turn right (east) onto Greenway. Continue on Greenway (east) for 4.5 miles. Resort will be on the left, approximately 1/4 of a mile past the "66th St/Clubgate Dr." stoplight.
From Highway 202:
Follow Highway 202/Red Mountain Freeway East to Loop 101 North. Follow Highway 101 North to the Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard exit. Exit and turn left (West) onto Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Follow Frank Lloyd Wright (West) for 2 miles to Scottsdale Road. Turn left on Scottsdale Road (South). Turn right onto Greenway Parkway. Resort is on right.
Other Information:
Attire
The dress for NASPA events is business casual. Be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes so that you can explore the area when not busy with the conference.
Weather
Temperatures in Scottsdale, Arizona in June tend to be around 101 degrees and mid-60s in the evenings. Remember to pack an umbrella in case of rain, and visit your preferred weather guide before you travel, such as The Weather Channel Online, to check the forecast before you travel.
Tourism
We hope that you will explore Scottsdale, Arizona and the surrounding areas when not busy with the Conference or if you arrive in the city before the program begins. There are plenty of things to do and see. The official Scottsdale:Bring your Passion for Life Web site is one of many online resources available to visitors.
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