All SHSMD Conference Hotel room blocks are now sold out
Please contact A Room With A View for information on the designated SHSMD overflow hotel
They will secure the lowest available rates within a short distance of The JW Marriott Hotel
A Room With A View can be reached at 1-800-780-4343
This is a FREE SERVICE for all SHSMD attendees
Unparalleled Luxury and
Service
J.W. Marriott
Desert Ridge Resort and Spa is a welcome haven in the spectacular Sonoran
desert. Here, in the heart of the Southwest, you’ll find ultimate luxury,
unparalleled service, endless recreation, and exquisite cuisine. Surrounded by
the grandeur of the McDowell Mountains, J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge is the
region’s most exciting resort, with a pampering spa, world-class dining, and
championship golf.
SHSMD has reserved a block of rooms at the special conference
rate of $229 single/double (plus applicable taxes) at the Marriott. Be sure to
ask for the special Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development room
rate when you call. Available to all Annual Conference attendees, rooms at this
rate are subject to availability and will be reserved on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Cut-Off Date:
The cut-off
date for accepting reservations into the SHSMD room block is August 18, 2011. Reservation requests
received after that date will be accepted at the group rate based on
availability. Paid registration for the 2011 SHSMD Annual Conference does
not guarantee a hotel reservation at the headquarters hotel or at the special
meeting rate.
Room
Deposit:
All reservations must be
accompanied by a last night's deposit plus tax or guaranteed by a major credit
card.
Air
Travel:
SHSMD is offering special meeting discounts
for all attendees of Connections 2011. Simply call (or have your travel
agent call) one of our preferred airlines directly to receive these special
fares.
To receive special fares on American
Airlines, contact the AA Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 for
assistance with reservations and ticket purchase and mention promotion code
1391AG. You may also go to
www.aa.com and input the promo code to obtain the discounted fare.
For Delta Airlines reservations and ticketing
please call Delta Meeting Network reservations at 1-800-328-1111, Monday through
Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Central Time. Refer to File Meeting Code NM6QT.
For United Airlines ticketing please call
their Special Meeting Desk at 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number
500CJ to receive a 2 – 15% discount off applicable fares, including First
Class.
Super
Shuttle
Click here to obtain information and
your discount code for the special reduced SHSMD transportation shuttle service
fare.
Auto Rental
Special
meeting rates negotiated with Hertz are available by calling 1.800.654.2240 and
giving the reservationist the meeting number CV#03AB0007 or book online.
What to
Wear
SHSMD provides a relaxed educational environment, and we
suggest business casual dress. This may include slacks, blazers, blouses, or
casual dresses. Keep in mind that the meeting rooms may be very cold; you may
want to dress in layers to accommodate the varying temperatures.