Travel Tips
Hotel
The official hotel for the ASC 2009 Spring Convention & Expo is the Renaissance Austin located at 9721 Arboretum Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The telephone number is 512.343-2626. The Fax number is 512.346.7945. The hotel is located in northwest Austin, near the City’s thriving technology hub and is surrounded by sophisticated shops, restaurants, movie theaters and nature trails. For more information on the hotel, a link is on the ASC website. You can also make your hotel reservations there as well.
Closest Airport
The closest airport to the Renaissance Austin is Austin-Bergstrom International. AUS is the airport code. AUS is located approximately 17 miles from the Renaissance Austin.
Airlines
The following major airlines serve AUS:
American, Continental, Delta/Northwest, AeroMexico and United
There are also 5 low-cost carriers:
Southwest, jetBlue, America West/US Airways, Frontier and Express Jet
Airport Transfers
The cost of taxi service to the hotel from AUS Airport is approximately $17 (one way) - $30 round-trip Super Shuttle. Listed below are some telephone numbers:
American Yellow Checker Cab: 512.452.9999 Austin Cab: 512.478.2222 Roy’s Taxi: 512.482.0000 Super Shuttle: Austin direct: 512.258.3826 National: 800.258.3826
City Sights and Attractions
Austin is famous as the “Live Music Captial of the World” – It is also considered the playground of Texas. It is situated in the center of the state, and is the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes. The city is also the state capital and home to the University of Texas. Go to www.austintexas.org, the official website of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, to help plan your trip and to take advantage of all the exciting things to do in the Austin area. The website has information on attractions, dining, shopping, and a calendar of events.
Weather
Austin is blessed with a year-round temperate climate and 300 days of sunshine a year. In April, the average daily high temperature is 80°F and a low of 54°F.
Convention Attire
The official dress for the 2009 Spring Convention & Expo is business casual. However, be sure to dress comfortably. Feel free to wear your cowboy boots and hat!