Hotel & Travel InformationSan Antonio Marriott Rivercenter (headquarters hotel)101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 800-648-4462 210-223-1000 Room rate: $207 single, $222 double The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter is a magnificent hotel located on the San Antonio River Walk. Basic amenities in each room include a spacious desk, high-speed Internet (additional fee), and luxurious bedding. The river walk offers endless options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Located just a short walk from the convention center, the site of Staffing World, the Marriott is sure to please all convention attendees. All Marriott hotels in the U.S. and Canada will become smoke-free, beginning in September. While there will be no smoking areas within the building, smoking will be allowed outside in special designated areas. Make reservations by calling 800-648-4462 or 210-223-1000 and asking for special rates for Staffing World 2007, the ASA convention and expo. Rates apply until Sept. 13, but are subject to room availability. After then, rooms may be available at the hotel's standard rates.
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Located in the heart of downtown, the Marriott Riverwalk offers sweeping balcony views of San Antonio and the River Walk. Located just a short walk from the convention center, the site of Staffing World, the Marriott offers guests amenities that include high-speed Internet (additional fee), balconies, and luxurious bedding. Enjoy the Dasa Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, and fine dining and shopping at the river walk. All Marriott hotels in the U.S. and Canada will become smoke-free, beginning in September. While there will be no smoking areas within the building, smoking will be allowed outside in special designated areas. Make reservations by calling 800-648-4462 or 210-224-4555 and asking for special rates for Staffing World 2007, the ASA convention and expo. Rates apply until Sept. 13, but are subject to room availability. After then, rooms may be available at the hotel's standard rates. In response to the high demand for rooms during Staffing World 2007, ASA has arranged a group rate at the nearby Hilton Palacio del Rio. Located on the famous river walk in beautiful downtown San Antonio, the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel is surrounded by Texas culture and attractions, including the Alamo, just two blocks away. Hilton Palacio del Rio Make reservations by calling 800-445-8667or 210-222-1400 and asking for special rates for Staffing World 2007, the ASA convention and expo. Rates apply until Sept. 24, but are subject to room availability. After then, rooms may be available at the hotel's standard rates. Airport and Ground TransportationThe San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is approximately 15 minutes from the convention hotels. Shuttle service is available 24 hours a day from the airport and costs approximately $14 one way, $24 round-trip (per person). For more information, visit sanantonio.gov/aviation. Taxi service is approximately $22 one way from the airport to the hotel. AttireBusiness casual clothing (slacks, khakis, open-collared shirts, lightweight sweaters) is appropriate for the education sessions. Bring casual clothes for the day tours and cocktail attire for some of the evening events. Join the final festivities at the grand banquet in your Texas Tuxedo—black tie and boots (optional). San Antonio AttractionsFrom downtown to uptown and all around the city, San Antonio offers a unique array of attractions to fill your days and nights with entertainment, exploration, relaxation, and just plain fun. The city offers history, art and culture, golf, museums, theme parks, horse racing, shopping, and a large Mexican market—more than enough to keep you entertained all week long.Golf With more than 50 golf courses in and around downtown San Antonio, it's fast becoming a major national golf destination. Courses, featuring designs by Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, and Tom Fazio, are within a one-hour radius of the city. Players will enjoy challenging layouts, beautiful views, dramatic waterfalls, cactus, and Texas wildflowers during their rounds. For more information, visit sanantoniocvb.com/visitors. Shopper's Paradise San Antonio shopping is an international favorite and is truly a shopper's paradise. Ten major shopping malls offer some of the nation's most sought-after stores. North Star Mall is home to the largest cowboy boots in the world—standing 40 feet high and 20 feet long. Two places not to miss during your shopping extravaganza are La Villita, featuring arts and crafts, working artists, and restaurants, and Market Square, featuring El Mercado, an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market, with 80 specialty shops, and many Mexican festivals. For more information, visit sanantoniocvb.com/visitors. Art and Culture From fine art to contemporary art on display in more than 12 studios, San Antonio is guaranteed to impress any art enthusiast. McNay Art Museum, built by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, was the first museum of modern art in Texas. At the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, one of the most respected art galleries in the U.S., national and international artists are featured in their fine oil paintings, art glass, and bronze work. For more information and a list of art museums and cultural tours, visit sanantoniocvb.com/visitors. Museums and Gardens San Antonio is rich in history and features several museums highlighting this facet of the city. One of America's most famous landmarks is the Alamo. See the chapel and Long Barracks, which are all that remain of the original fort. Stepping into the present, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens is a 33-acre living museum that offers seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, and modernistic glass pyramids. The Lucile Halsell Conservatory features plants from around the world. At the San Antonio Museum of Art, ancient art to Mexican folk art is housed in a castle-like building. Other local museums include the Texas Air Museum, Texas Highway Patrol Museum, and the Texas Transportation Museum. For more information, visit sanantoniocvb.com/visitors. |