Stay at Host Hotel for Special Rate!
The beautiful and inviting Rosen Shingle Creek resort is the host hotel for the ICF's 2009 Annual International Conference. All educational sessions, meetings and exhibits will take place here conveniently under one roof!  

The ICF has negotiated a room rate for this year's attendees that is comparable to room rates for the 2007 ICF Conference - enjoy resort quality at a discounted price! Take advantage of these savings and book your room when you register! 

To book your room click here.

Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida  32819-9357, USA
www.rosenshinglecreek.com

ICF Special Group Room Rate: $179 USD + tax, per night
Room rate is guaranteed through: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hotel Check-In: 3 p.m./ Hotel Check-Out: 11 a.m.

Sea World & Universal Studios: Complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation from hotel included in room rate.
Disney Theme Parks: Roundtrip shuttled service available at $18 USD per person.

Looking for another way to save? Post a request for a roommate on ICF's Facebook fan page. A roommate thread has been created in the Discussions section of the ICF fan page. If you are not a Facebook member, joining is free and easy. Go to the ICF fan page now.

Wonderful On-site Amenities and Activities!
The Rosen Shingle Creek resort is situated on 230 acres of lush landscape and is Central Florida's newest and most luxurious meeting destination. The history of Shingle Creek reveals the captivating tale of how its majestic cypress trees provided some much needed shelter for early settlers and their homes. Today, their stunning grand lobby welcomes guests into a world of lavish choices, complete with luxury accommodations, enticing restaurants and a championship golf course.

Convenience to Orlando's World Famous Attractions!
This resort hotel is conveniently located on Universal Boulevard just off the Beachline Expressway (SR 528, Exit #2) and a half mile east of the Orange County Convention Center. This ideal location is also minutes away from Orlando's world famous attractions like Disney World^® Resort, Universal Orlando^® Resort, Wet‘N Wild and Sea World^® Adventure Park. Driving directions and map

Source: www.rosenshinglecreek.com

Travel

Airport Transporation Discount - Mears Transportation
Mears Transportation is offering ICF Conference attendees a discount on roundtrip ground transportation between Orlando's International Airport and the Rosen Shingle Creek resort. Click here for further information and to download the discount coupon (look for the "Discount Airport Shuttle Coupon" link in the left-hand menu).

Airfare Discounts
Book your flight on United or Lufthansa to get special fares for travel to Orlando, Florida (MCO), certain restrictions may apply. Plus you can earn Mileage Plus® miles. Use Meeting ID 584MK and book your travel today! For reservations within the U.S. or Canada, contact United's MeetingsPlus reservation service at 1.800.521.4041. For international travel, contact your local reservations office. Valid travel dates: November 25-December 12, 2009. 

Book your flight to Orlando (MCO) on American Airlines/American Eagle and receive 5 percent off the lowest applicable published airfare. Book travel online at www.AA.com and use the special Promotion Code 25N9AK. This discount is valid November 29-December 8, 2009, for travel to Orlando, Florida (MCO); further restrictions may apply.  

• US - $198 (San Diego, LA & San Francisco); $158 (Chicago & New York); $108 (Baltimore); $138 (Dallas);

• Europe - $507 (Dublin); $420 (Zurich); $540 (Frankfort); $602 (Paris); $529 (London-Heathrow);
• Australia - $1,811 (Sydney); ($1.195 (Melbourne).

^{*Above prices are in USD and lowest applicate economy class fares as of April 6, 2009). Sources: Airfarewatchdog.com and Expedia.com.}

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) accommodates over 880 flights and brings more than 86,000 domestic and International passengers through its award-winning facility daily.  

• 10-minute drive to Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
• Scheduled non-stop service to more major U.S. destinations than most other airports and more than any other airport in Florida.
• The second lowest fares of the top 30 airports in the U.S.
• A host of shopping, dining and entertainment options: 44 shops and services, 20 restaurants, six bars, a microbrewery and a hotel, all inside one terminal.
• List of Airlines
• Orlando International Airport FAQ's and Low Fare Alerts
• Ground Transportation 

Another option is the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) - located in the northwestern section of beautiful Seminole County, Florida, just 18 miles northeast of Orlando. SFB is serviced by more than 16 airlines serving U.S. destinations as well as 18 international cities.

• 45-minute drive to Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
• Taxi/Shuttle service 
  
  

Source: www.orlandoairports.net; http://orlandosanfordairport.com