Hotel Rates: JA-SIG has negotiated a special rate of $155 USD per night plus applicable taxes, currently 15%. Internet access is available for $6.95 per 24-hours (normally $9.95) to those that book within the JA-SIG group.

New Cut-off Date: Monday, February 24, 2009

NOTE: At this time the group rate is NOT available for the nights of February 27 or 28. The rate is available for the nights of March 1 - 5. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Group Meeting Code: 2009 JA-SIG Conference (use this when making hotel reservations by telephone)

Reservations To receive the discounted rate, you may call 1-888-627-8191 and request the group code above. Reservations can also be made by clicking on the link below and completing your reservation online.

Click HERE to make your hotel reservations online

Hotel Smoke-Free Policy: The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is a smoke-free hotel. All areas of the hotel are smoke-free, including the lobby, guestrooms, restaurant, lounge, meeting and banquet facilities. The Hotel will post a $200 cleaning fee to the account of any guest who smokes in their room.

Dallas – Forth Worth International Airport (DFW)

• Distance: 20 miles Southeast to Hotel
• Shuttle Charge (one way): $17.00 - $19.00 USD
• Taxi Charge (one way, flat rate): $40.00 USD
• Time by taxi: 30 minutes

Love Field Airport

• Distance: 6.25 miles Southeast to Hotel
• Shuttle Charge (one way): $19.00 USD
• Taxi Charge (one way, flat rate): $18.00 USD
• Time by taxi: 15 minutes

Shuttle Service

Shared ride service is available through GO Yellow Checker Shuttle and SuperShuttle to and from Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport and Love Field Airport. Ticket counters are located in the Baggage Claim Area of the airport. . GO Yellow Checker Shuttle service currently costs $19 USD per person, each way. SuperShuttle service currently costs $17 USD per person, each way. Visit one of the following sites for more information or to make reservations:

www.yellowcheckershuttle.com

www.supershuttle.com

Trinity Railway Express (TRE)

The TRE links downtown Dallas Union Station or with CentrePort/DFW Airport Station Monday through Saturday. For more information regarding how to get to the TRE from DFW, fares, schedules, and other information, visit http://www.trinityrailwayexpress.org/dfw.html

Parking

Parking is available, on a first come first serve basis, in the Sheraton’s attached garage for a fee of $14.00 per day for overnight guests. This fee does include in and out access per 24 hour period and is subject to change. Valet parking is available for $15.00 for day use, $20.00 for overnight use.

We are committed to making conference activities accessible and enjoyable for all. If you have any type of special need, such as a physical disability or dietary requirements, please indicate your need in the ADA Requirements area on the registration form. All meals at the conference will include vegetarian selections.

For more information about the downtown Dallas area, you can visit the following sites:

www.dallas.com – General information about Dallas.

www.westendeventsdallas.com – “The West End area is home to 25+ restaurants and bars…intermixed among the Dallas World Aquarium, Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas Holocaust Museum, and The "Old Red" Museum.”

www.deepellum.com – “Deep Ellum is the renovated warehouse district located just three blocks east of downtown Dallas. This 170 acres is known as the alternative from the "norm." It is the home of fashion-forward, trend-setting style and the birthplace for many new bands.”