2013 IMIA International Conference on Medical Interpreting
January 18 - 20, 2013

Conference Location
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.miamibeachconvention.com/

Directions and Parking
http://www.miamibeachconvention.com/100/MapsDirectionsandParking.asp

Miami International Airport
http://www.miami-airport.com/

FLIGHT DISCOUNT
American Airlines Group and Meeting Travel:
During the period 15-23 January 2013 American Airlines has agreed to offer a 5% discount to participants in the IMIA Conference traveling together or individually to any of the 3 Greater Miami area airports (Miami International, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach). The discount can be booked on-line, without a ticketing charge, at www.aa.com/group, entering 3213BH in the Promo Code box or call 1-800-433-1790 with the Authorization Number A3213BH.

Accommodation Options from MBCC Web Site
http://miami.conventioncenterhotelsguide.com/

Avis Car Rental Discounts
The discount is good for 7 days before and after the event dates.
The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is D006974. Use this AWD number when calling Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available or you may reserve your cars online by using the following link:
Avis.Com - IMIA - MIA 2013

Miami Limo Services
http://southfllimos.com/miami-beach-limo?ibp-adgroup=mobile&gclid=CPjvrLKm5K8CFQdeTAod-heuJw

Visiting South Miami Beach
http://www.visitsouthbeachonline.com/

IMIA Roommate & Carpool Connection Blog
New this year!  Please visit the IMIA Connection Blog at http://imiaconnection.blogspot.com/ - you may post messages if you are looking for someone to room or carpool with.  Other travel information avaialble.

Special 2013 IMIA Conference Hotel Room Block Rates

IMPORTANT: Please make sure to identify yourself as an IMIA Conference Attendee when making reservations at any of these locations. Please contact the hotel directly regarding additional fees and taxes that may be charged, and any other stay requirements and/or cancellation policies in order to be entitled to the discounted rates. 

Download this list at:
http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/pages/523..pdf


Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Partial Water View: $199.00
Bay View: $219.00
Ocean View: $239.00
www.miamibeachresortandspa.com
4833 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33140
866-765-9090
Reservations must be made by December 4, 2012
Reservations office: 305-532-3600 or 1-866-681-1791
Mention IMIA Conference!
1.5 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center
Direct URL for Attendee Registration (If use this URL, no login for attendee is needed):
MSBE: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=853153&hotelID=6577
iStay2: http://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=853153&hotelID=6577

The Albion South Beach
Deluxe Petite room $190
Deluxe City or Pool King room $200
Deluxe Queen/Queen Room $225
Deluxe Junior Suite $250
Deluxe Penthouse Suite w/terrace 750 sq ft $395
www.rubellhotels.com
1650 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.913.1102
Reservations must be made by December 25, 2012
TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS 877-RUBELLS
Ask for Group Sales Department
Mention IMIA Conference!
0.3 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center

NEW LISTING!
Claridge Hotel Miami Beach
Rates are guaranteed to be 10-15% lower than the best available rate at time of reservation
Exhibitors and attendees are able to book on-line at
http://www.claridgemiamibeach.com
with Promo Code: CDIS
or contact hotel directly and ask for the "CDIS Rate".  For group blocks of 5 rooms or more, please contact Bertha Morales (Director of Sales) directly at bertha.morales@live.com or Tel: 305-479-1185.

Dorchester Hotel & Suites
Standard $189
Jr. Suites $209
Apartment Suites $259
**If the attendees stay 4 nights:
Standard $179
Jr. Suites $199
Apartment Suites $249
www.hoteldorchester.com
1850 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
call reservations at 1-800-327-4739 or email reservations at reservations@gomiamibeach.com and mention IMIA Conference.
Reservations online should use IMIA for the special code.
0.5 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center


European Guesthouse
Starting at $107 depending on room chosen
*when staying 4 or more nights
www.europeanguesthouse.com
721 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-6665
Contact Guesthouse for availability and price
Mention IMIA Conference!
1.3 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center
Reservations will be based on availability only


Marseilles Oceanfront Hotel
Standard $199
Jr. Suites $219
**If the attendees stay 4 nights:
Standard $189
Jr. Suites $209
www.marseilleshotel.com
1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Miami Beach Hotel Reservations Toll Free: 800-327-4739
Mention IMIA Conference!
0.4 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center


Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
$119/night per room
http://www.newportbeachsideresort.com/
16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
305-949-1300
Reservations must be made by December 16, 2012
Toll-free Reservations: 800-327-5476
Mention IMIA Conference!
20+ minutes drive to Convention Center
10.6 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center


The Richmond Hotel
Singles/Doubles: $199.00
Ocean view: $289.00
Parlor Suites (max. 2):$339.00
www.richmondhotel.com
1757 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305.538.2331
Reservations must be made by December 3, 2012
Reservations Department 855.627.3767
Mention IMIA Conference!
0.4 Miles from Miami Beach Convention Center