GENERAL TRAVEL RELATED LINKS

• About Seattle
• Washington State Convention & Trade Center
• Hotel & Housing Reservation Information

SEATTLE AREA ATTRACTIONS

Advertisements for local attractions will be available in a special section of the 2002 TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibit At-Meeting Program, which will be distributed upon registration in Seattle. You may also preview these attractions on-line from the Seattle Area Attractions page.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Metro’s Convention Place Station is a convenient hub for many bus routes and is located just one block north of the Convention Center on 9th Avenue at Pine Street. It is one of five stops along the electric bus tunnel that serves downtown Seattle. Metro bus rides are free within a designated downtown area. For Metro information, call (206)553-3000 for the bus route that will take you to your hotel or directly to the Convention Center.

HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS

The TMS headquarters hotel will be the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers. Special conference rates have been contracted at all the hotels listed on the housing form. To receive the special convention rate, please use the enclosed form to make your hotel reservation. Hotel reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until January 18, 2002.

ABOUT THE SHERATON SEATTLE HOTEL AND TOWERS

Located in the city’s vibrant core, the best of Seattle is just outside the front doors. World class shopping lies in all directions, dazzling nightlife beckons, and you could dine forever on fresh, Northwest cuisine.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers offers a special dining experience for each person, including Fullers, a four-star dining room, recently voted Seattle’s top restaurant by the readers of Gourmet magazine. You can also visit the Oyster Bar for fresh seafood, Schooners Bar for pub fare and big screen sports, or the Pike Street Café which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Sheraton’s recreation facilities encompass a health club located on the 35th floor that includes an indoor, heated pool, co-ed sauna, whirlpool, and workout room with exercise equipment.

FACILITY FLOOR PLANS

The following floor plans are available for download in portable document format (and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat):

• Washington State Convention & Trade Center (~1.11 Mb)
• Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers (~56 kb)

AIRLINE DISCOUNTS

US Airways, the Official Carrier of the TMS 2002 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, agrees to offer an exclusive low rate for the attendees traveling to the TMS 2002 Annual Meting & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington. Offer applies to flights from all points on US Airways Route System via Seattle, Washington.

This special fare will offer a 7% discount off First or Envoy Class and any published US Airways promotional round trip fare. A 12% discount off unrestricted coach fares will apply with a sevenday advance reservation and ticketing required. Plan ahead and receive an additional discount by ticketing 60 days or more prior to departure. These discounts are valid provided all rules and restrictions are met and are applicable for travel from all points on US Airways’ route system.

US Airways will also offer exclusive negotiated rates for attendees who are unable to meet the restrictions of the promotional round trip. Certain restrictions, including advance purchase requirements, may apply. These special rates are applicable for travel from the continental United States.

The above discounts are not combinable with other discounts or promotions, and are valid three days before and after the meeting dates. Additional restrictions may apply on international travel.

To obtain these discounts, you or your professional travel consultant must call US Airways’ Group and Meeting Reservation Office toll free at (877) 874-7687; 8:00 am – 9:30 pm, Eastern Time.

REFER TO GOLD FILE NO. 14192113

Once your reservations are confirmed, we will mail the tickets to you or suggest several other convenient methods of purchase. If you normally use the services of a travel agent or corporate travel department, please have them place the call so that they may obtain the same advantages for you. The special meeting fare is only available through the US Airways Group and Meeting Reservation Office.

RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS

Hertz is the Official Car Rental Company of the TMS 2002 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Meeting rates listed below, with free unlimited mileage, are guaranteed one week before through one week after the actual meeting dates and are subject to availability. Rates are available from all Seattle locations.

For Hertz reservations, call 1-800-654-2240 in the US; 1-800-263-0600 in Canada; International - contact your nearest Hertz reservation center. Identify yourself as an attendee of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition and reference the CV number CV#02QJ0001. You must give the reservations agent the Hertz CV# to receive the special rates. Advance reservations are recommended.

RATES BEING OFFERED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
	Daily	Weekend	Weekly
Car Class	(Per Day)	(Per Day)	5–7 Day
A Economy-2Dr	$34.99	$23.99	$159.99
B Compact-4Dr	$44.99	$26.99	$174.99
C Midsize-2/4Dr	$48.99	$29.99	$189.99
D Sporty-2Dr	$49.99	$32.99	$199.99
F Fullsize-4Dr	$51.99	$34.99	$204.99
G Premium	$55.99	$39.99	$234.99
I Towncar	$79.99	$69.99	$324.99
L 4-Wheel Drive	$59.99	$59.99	$299.99
R Minivan	$59.99	$59.99	$299.99
Terms and Conditions: UNLIMITED MILEAGE ALLOWANCE ON ABOVE RATES. One-way service fee will apply when cars are not returned to renting location. Additional daily charges for optional coverage (Loss Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance, Personal Effect Protection, refueling and state tax) are not included in the above rates. Drivers must meet standard Hertz age, driver, and credit requirements. Hertz is a frequent flyer partner with US Airways, Delta, Northwest, United, and American Airlines. Frequent flyer information may be requested at time of car booking.