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All conference events, including the Annual Awards Banquet, will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. from Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18, 2010.

Hotel Information

Room Rates and Booking Deadline
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Omni Shoreham until 12:01 a.m., May 21, 2010. On May 21, the reserved block will be released for general sale.

Please make your reservations early to ensure availability, and be sure to identify that you are part of the Global Health Council conference to receive the special conference rate.

Rates:
$229 - single/double occupancy
$229 - triple occupancy
$229 - quad occupancy

Rate is per room, per night, and does not include tax, and is in effect for the nights of June 11 - June 21, 2010, based on availability.

Hotel Reservations
Conference participants make their reservations directly with the hotel:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St., NW
Washington, DC 20008 USA
Online: click here
Phone: 202-756-5125 (direct)
Fax: 202-265-7972
Hotel website: www.omnishorehamhotel.com

Contact a Guest of the Omni Shoreham Hotel
Phone: 202-234-0700
Fax: 202-265-7972

Directions to Omni Shoreham Hotel (Driving)
From Dulles International Airport
Take the Dulles International Airport Toll Road to Route 66 East. Proceed East on Route 66. After crossing the Roosevelt Bridge and entering Washington, DC, exit onto Constitution Avenue. Stay on Constitution then make a left onto 18th Street. Then make a left onto Connecticut Ave. You will go through an underpass under Dupont Circle. After you pass the Hilton on your right, you will go another 1 mile, crossing over the Taft Bridge and Rock Creek Park. At the end of the bridge, make a left onto Calvert Street. The Omni Shoreham Hotel will be on your left at 2500 Calvert Street, NW.

From Reagan National Airport
Follow George Washington Pkwy. northbound to D.C.; Continue past the Pentagon to the Memorial Bridge; While on the Bridge merge into right lane and exit at Independence Dr.; Follow Independence Dr. back under the bridge along the Potomac River (this becomes Rock Pkwy.); Merge into left lane; Road splits after passing under Bridge, merge left; Road splits again, continue to merge left; First traffic light is Calvert Street; Turn left onto Calvert Street; Hotel is located on the left.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Proceed through the airport and follow the signs for I-95 South. Take 495 West towards Silver Spring to Exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue South) towards Washington, DC. Proceed South on Connecticut Avenue for approximately five miles. The National Zoo will be on your left. Proceed another five blocks and make a right onto Calvert Street. The Omni Shoreham Hotel will on your left at 2500 Calvert Street, NW.

Directions to Omni Shoreham Hotel (Public Transport)
From Dulles International Airport
Take the "Super Shuttle" available at Ground Transportation Level directly to the hotel. Approximate fare: $29. Quotes and reservations are available online.

From Reagan National Airport
Take the metro (yellow line in the direction of Mount Vernon Square) to Gallery Place/Chinatown. Change to the red line in the direction of Shady Grove. Take red line to Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop. Hotel is located half a block from the metro. Approximate fare: $1.35 per person one way.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Take the free shuttle from the Airport to BWI Rail Station and take the AMTRAK/MARC train to Union Station. Once at Union Station take the metro (red line in the direction of Shady Grove) to Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan Stop. Hotel is located half a block from the metro. Approximate fare: MARC train - $6 per person one way or Amtrak train - $24 per person one way.



Travel Resources

Before Making Travel Plans
We urge you not to make non-refundable travel arrangements prior to receiving written confirmation of your registration. The Global Health Council cannot be held responsible for non-refundable tickets. Travel to and from the conference is the participant's responsibility.

International Travelers
Please visit our International Travelers page for more information and to request a letter of invitation.

Key Travel
Key Travel, a Global Health Council member and the premier travel management company dedicated to the Non-Profit sector with offices in Washington, D.C., London and Brussels is available to meet all your travel needs for the annual conference or beyond. Contact Key Travel on the web at www.keytravel.com/usa, via phone at 301-339-7020 or via email at tellmemore-US@keytravel.com.

Raptim Travel
Raptim Travel, a Global Health Council member, which provides travel-related services exclusively to the international health and humanitarian field, is pleased to make your travel arrangements for the annual conference. Contact Raptim via phone 1-800-777-9232 or 716-754-9232 at or via email at raptim@raptimusa.com. Online booking available at www.raptimusa.com.

Air Travel
Washington DC and the Omni Shoreham are accessible by three international airports:
Dulles International Aiport (about 50-60 minutes from downtown)
Washington National Ronald Reagan Airport (about 30-40 minutes from downtown)
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (about 50-60 minutes from downtown)

Participants are encouraged to allow plenty of time for travel to and from Washington, DC, and to inquire about airport security procedures with their travel agent or airline.

Alternatives to Air Travel
We suggest the following sites for information regarding alternatives to air travel:

Additional DC Area Assistance
Please contact the Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corp.

*New* Travel Registration for the USA
As of 12 January 2009, international travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization at least 72 hours before travel through a system called ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). No fee will be charged to fill out the online form, which will be valid for trips to the U.S. over a two-year period or until the traveler's passport expires within that time.

As of January 2009 You need to Apply for Authorization to travel to the US if:

  • You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.
  • You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa.
  • Your travel is for 90 days or less.
  • You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.
The new security measure will replace current paper forms that foreign visitors from the 27 countries that participate in the U.S. visa waiver program have to fill out once they enter U.S. territory at airports and seaports. It will not apply to land border crossings into the United States, where authorities will continue to use the paper forms. All travelers, including children of all ages, must have an approved ESTA beginning Jan. 12.

For more information, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website: http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/.

To apply for your authorization, fill out the ESTA form found here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html.

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