Location
JW Marriott Hotel Houston
Conveniently located in the heart of the Galleria District, and 7 miles west of downtown, stands the impressive 23-story JW Marriott Hotel. During your stay visit the extensive state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Life Fitness equipment, massage treatment room, wet / dry sauna, indoor / outdoor pool, whirlpool, cardiovascular machines equipped with LCD televisions, racquetball and basketball courts.

JW Marriott Hotel Houston
5150 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 1-713-961-1500
Fax: 1-713-961-5045

Stylish, Energetic, Galleria Destination
www.JWMarriottHouston.com
 http://www.emarketing360.com/JW/TX/JWMH/

Special Hotel Rates
The JW Marriott Hotel is offering specially discounted room rates for DCAC participants.

Only $134.00 for single, $134.00 for double, $144.00 for triple & $144.00 for quad occupancy!  Hurry and reserve your room today.

To make your sleeping room reservation, please call the JW Marriott directly at 1-713-961-1500 or call 1-800-228-9290. If you wish to reserve a room online, you may do so at www.jwmarriotthouston.com. To receive these special rates, you MUST specify that you are an attendee of the DCAC Houston’09 Fitness Education Conference & Trade Show. Special DCAC rates apply only to reservations made before Tuesday, April 7, 2009. After this date, reservations will be accepted based on availability and are subject to regular hotel rates.

Nearby Attractions
Why not make it a family vacation! With the following family activities there is surely something for everyone: The Galleria Shopping Mall, Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, Houston Comets at Toyota Center, Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, Houston Texans at Reliant Park, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, The Museum District, IMAX Theatre, Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston NASA, San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Battleship Texas State Historic Site and Galveston Island Beach. Bring the family and enjoy all the fun activities Houston has to offer.

Food Options
The hotel has many food options/restaurants within walking distance including the Galleria Mall just across the street. In addition, the JW Marriott offers the South Coast Grill on premises offering a casual gourmet experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as the Lobby Bar for a beverage or a light meal. DCAC and the JW Marriott will be offering the following to give attendees easy and quick solutions for meals during the main convention. Cash concessions (includes beverages, snacks, fruits, yogurt, and sandwiches).

Parking

• On site parking is $15.00 per day.

• Valet parking is available for a fee of $24.99 USD daily.

Shopping at the Trade Show
Everything to do with fitness all in one place! The tradeshow will have all the latest in fitness equipment, software programs for trainers and counselors, information for personal trainers looking to expand their business, workout apparel and much more including music and videos. Products are specially priced for the show. Admission to the tradeshow is FREE and open to the public.

Tips for your Trip

	You will be moving quickly from session to session and sometimes from one location to the other, so pack accordingly. You might want to bring a sweatshirt or cover-up with you to sessions each day in case you get cold during those times when you aren’t exercising.
	The conference and tradeshow are a great networking opportunity, so don’t forget to bring your business cards.
	Many participants bring snacks with them such as bagels, crackers, energy bars, etc.
	Please note that NO audiotaping, videotaping, or photographing will be permitted at any time in any conference activity sessions except by authorized personnel. As a courtesy to others, please put your pager on “vibrate” and turn your cell phone off while in sessions.
	In response to attendee requests and to preserve the educational atmosphere and safety of all participants, children and babies are not allowed in sessions.

Traveling by Airport
The closest airports are the Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston/William P. Hobby (HOU).

Traveling by Car
If you’ll be traveling by car, please refer to the driving directions below.

	From Airport Houston Intercontinental - IAH Hotel direction: 27.0 mi SW Driving directions: Take JFK Blvd to Beltway 8 West to 45 South to 610 West/South. Exit Westheimer and turn right. Hotel entrance is past the 2nd stop light (McCue St.) on the right before Sage Rd. Estimated taxi fare: 60.0 USD (one way)
	From Airport Houston/William P Hobby - HOU Hotel direction: 16.0 mi NW Driving directions: Take Airport Blvd. to 45 North to 610 West/North. Exit Westheimer and turn left. Hotel is past the 2nd stop light (McCue St.) on the right before Sage Rd. Estimated taxi fare: 50.0 USD (one way)
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