General Travel Information
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest airport to the 2009 meeting.
SFO website lists a number of transportation providers from the aiport to the downtown San Francisco area including public transit and shared rides/shuttle information
Official Visitors Site of San Francisco: www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
Bringing the family or planning a number of tourist activities? Consider the Go San Francisco Card which includes over 50 top museums, tours, and attractions for one low pre-paid price.
Must See San Francisco / Tourist Info: www.mustseesanfrancisco.com
Preferred Airline
United Airlines has been selected as the official carrier for the 2009 Combined Meeting of the ASSH & ASHT. Tickets must be purchased a minimum of seven days prior to departure to secure the discount. United will confirm reservations at the lowest rate available, provided normal qualifications are met. To take advantage of these special rates please contact United Airlines at (800) 521-4041 or go online at www.united.com and reference Meeting ID Code 549KA (case sensitive).
Visa Requirements
Some participants from outside the continental United States need to apply for a visa at the American embassy, consulate or the visa-issuing office in their country of origin. To obtain a visa, you will need a letter of invitation. To request an invitation letter, please write to: ASSH Annual Meeting Information, 6300 North River Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018-4256. Or, send your request by fax to (847) 384-1435 or by e-mail to meetings@assh.org.
Introducing SpaceShare/Green Travel
Whether you’re looking to save money or save resources consider the suite of complimentary tools offered by SpaceShare for your green travel needs. Using SpaceShare allows you to connect with others traveling to San Francisco. Search options include the ability to find others who want to carpool, share taxis between airport and hotel or even find a hotel roommate. Visit http://spaceshare.com/meet09 for details about using this service.