Lodging/Travel

NOTE: The Headquarters Hotel for 2008 is the PEABODY ORLANDO.
Due to expansion construction there is NO self parking at the Peabody through I/ITSEC 2008. Valet parking is available, but attendees should anticipate delay during peak times

Lodging

Travel Planners, Inc. is our official Housing Partner and the only company authorized to represent I/ITSEC and NTSA. If you receive contact from other companies who present themselves as representing the Conference or Association, please report to bmcdaniel@ndia.org.

Lock in the lowest rates at Orlando’s best hotels today; the only way to receive these exclusive I/ITSEC benefits:
• Our low rates beat any you’ll find on the Internet or by calling the hotel directly.
• Immediate confirmations - no waiting or wondering.
• Update or even cancel your hotel reservations with no fees or penalties.
• Descriptions, photos and maps to help you choose the perfect hotel.

Non-Government: Review the information below, then make your arrangements on-line for individual, small group, or large group reservations.

Government: Review the information below, then make your arrangements on-line for individual, small group, or large group reservations.

Government Rate Room Reservations
Rooms shown in the "Gov't Rate" column are to be assigned to those with appropriate ID, to be presented at the hotel desk upon check-in. Please do not reserve unless you are eligible to do so.

Group Reservationis
Please be considerate of other attendees and book realistic blocks. Will your entire group really be arriving and departing all on the same day, or could you "bell curve" some of your rooms and save space for others?

Prefer to book via telephone? No problem. Friendly and knowledgeable agents are ready to take your calls Monday through Friday from 9:00AM – 7:00PM ET at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

Per Diem Notice
The government per diem is reviewed in the Fall and changes, if made, take place on 1 October. Should the GSA choose to change the Orlando/Orange Country rates, some, but not all, of the hotel rates posted below may change. A double asterisk following the room rate indicates those that would be affected.

Additional Information

• Some Room Rates are subject to change, based on the government per diem rate. Those listed at $99 are the most likely to change.
• Government Rate Room Reservations: Rooms shown in the "Gov't Rate" column are to be assigned to those with appropriate ID, to be presented at the hotel desk upon check-in. Please do not reserve unless you are eligible to do so.
• Be aware that some hotels may charge an additional Resort Fee as well as applicable taxes.
• Additional hotels may be added at a later date.
• The individual hotels are not authorized to accept reservations directly for this conference. You may state your hotel preference when making your reservations.
• Attendees must identify themselves as being with the I/ITSEC to receive the rates shown.
• The Conference is being held at the Orange County Convention Center, located directly accross the street from the Peabody, which is the headquarters Hotel. (I/ITSEC 2008 activities will be located in West Complex, Halls C through F).
• Shuttle buses/vans will be available throughout the conference (including following the closing banquet).
• Cancellations for reservations paid by check will be charged a cancellation fee of $25.00.
• To help defray conference management costs, an assessment is included in the room rates shown with these hotels. We encourage you to make your lodging arrangements within the designated housing package established.

Travel & Transportation

Airport Shuttle Bus

Mears Transportation can get you to and from the Orlando Airport. Click to download information and a coupon.

Car Rental

NTSA has arranged for the Hertz Company to be the official car rental agency for I/ITSEC. Click here for a downloadable Rate and Information sheet, or click on the logo below to make your reservation now.

Class	Car	Daily	Weekend	Weekly (5-7 days)
A	Economy	$37	$33	$135
B	Compact	$40	$34	$144
C	Midsize	$41	$37	$168
D	Special Sporty	$43	$36	$172
F	Full Size 2dr/4dr	$46	$40	$190
G	Premium	$51	$54	$223
I	Towncar	$68	$66	$312
L	4-Wheel Drive/AWD SUV	$60	$54	$262
R	Mini Van	$51	$54	$262
U	Convertible	$60	$54	$262

To receive special meeting rates, call Hertz at 1-800-654-2240 or 405-749-4434 or your nearest Hertz reservation center, your corporate travel department, or your travel agent and give the agent CV#04860001.

Rates are guaranteed from November 23 - December 6, 2007, subject to car availability. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursment, title and license fee reimbursement and optional items such as refueling or additional drive fees, are extra. Advance reservations are (strongly) recommended. Minimum rental age is 25. Standard rental conditions and qualifications qualify. Click here to download a 65 kb pdf with further information.

I/ITSEC Shuttle Bus Schedule for 2007 (The 2008 schedule will be updated in Fall 2008. Expect it to look very similar to this.)

Sunday, November 25, 2007
7:00AM – 7:00 PM
Hotels to/from OCCC           
30-40 Minute Frequency

Monday, November 26, 2007
6:00AM – 9:00 PM
Hotels to/from OCCC
30-35 Minute Frequency

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
6:00AM – 7:00 PM
Hotels to/from OCCC
30-35 Minute Frequency
7:00PM – 10:00 PM
Hotel Shuttle to/from OCCC AND Peabody, Rosen Centre & Plaza

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
6:00AM – 7:00 PM
Hotels to/from OCCC
30-35 Minute Frequency
7:00PM – 10:00 PM
Hotel Shuttle to/from OCCC AND Peabody, Rosen Centre & Plaza

Thursday, November 29, 2007
7:00AM – 5:00 PM
Hotels to/from OCCC
30-35 Minute Frequency
5:00PM – 11:00PM
Peabody Orlando Banquet

ROUTES:
Red: International Plaza Resort & Spa, Rosen Shingle Creek
Blue: Best Western, Embassy I-Dr, Quality Inn Plaza, Rosen Plaza
Green: Homewood, Wyndham Orlando
Purple: Rosen Centre / Peabody Express Mini

Local Transportation Options (To/From Hotels and OCCC)

To get from your hotel to the West Complex (Halls B4 through F) of the OCCC, you have several choices of transportation.

• Your own or a rented vehicle. Limited parking available, $10.00 per passenger car per day. Pay for each re-entry.
• Most of the hotels are within walking distance (wear comfortable shoes).
• I/ITSEC will provide Shuttle Bus service to the properties listed above. (Schedules will be available at the hotels, and at the entrance to the conference registration area.)
• Very reasonable Public Transportation is available on the I-Ride trolley bus along International Drive. Check http://www.iridetrolley.com or your hotel for schedules.

Orlando Area Discounts