| Official Travel Agency |
Forbes Travel International Ltd. has been appointed as the official Travel Agent for the XXIII International Congress
of The Transplantation Society. For assistance booking your travel with the Official Airline Network and/or Car Rental Company, please contact:
Forbes Travel International Ltd. |
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| NOTE: Hotel reservations cannot be made through Forbes Travel. Hotel reservations must be booked through the registration form via International Conference Services, the official housing bureau for TTS2010. Please see the 'Accommodation Page' on this website for further information. |
| Official Airline Network |
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Save up to 20% on Travel with the Star Alliance Network. The Star Alliance™ member airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for the XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society. To obtain the Star Alliance™ Convention Plus discounts, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following Convention Code: AC05S10. Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare class of travel booked. The participating airlines for this event are: Turkish Airlines, SWISS International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, bmi, Asiana Airlines, Air China, LOT Polish Airlines, EgyptAir, Spanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, United, Air New Zealand. For booking information please visit: www.staralliance.com/conventionplus Discounts are offered on published business and ecomony fares, excluding website/ internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares. Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts are offered by the participating airlines on their own network. When making your travel plans please present confirmation of your registration or proof of attendance. |
| Official Car Rental Company |
Avis has been appointed as the Official Car Rental Company for the XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society. To make a car rental reservation please visit the AVIS website or contact Forbes Travel.
| Passport, Visa and Border-Crossing Information |
At the time of writing, to enter Canada, a valid passport is required for citizens of all countries except the United States - although it is strongly recommended to carry one. Visas are required for residents of certain countries; please contact your local Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission Office for the specific requirements for your country of origin.
For delegates visiting the U.S. before or after attending the Congress should ensure that they obtain the proper visa, if required. For more information, please refer to:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
http://usembassy.state.gov/
| Getting to Vancouver |
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) accommodates over 22,000 international flights each month and 17.5 million passengers annually. YVR offers the shortest flying time between much of North America and Asia as well as being a gateway for Europe.
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| Transportation from YVR to Downtown Vancouver |
Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance travelled, the approximate fare to downtown Vancouver is $30.00 - $40.00 CAD (inclusive of all taxes) under normal conditions. Taxis are readily available outside both the Domestic and International terminals.
Limousine rates between YVR airport & downtown is $45.00 CAD plus 5% GST, per vehicle, one way (exclusive of cruise terminal transfers, and Gratuities are not included). Limousines are conveniently located immediately outside the Domestic and International arrivals areas.
Sedan rates between YVR airport & downtown Vancouver is $39.00 CAD plus 5% GST, per vehicle, one way, (exclusive of cruise terminal transfers, and Gratuities are not included). Sedans are conveniently located immediately outside the Domestic and International arrivals areas.
Car rental facilities are conveniently located just steps from the terminal on the ground floor of the parkade.
Public Transportation (Canada Line Sky Train) The brand-new, $2-billion Canada Line train, a legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, can transport you from the airport to downtown Vancouver in 25 minutes with limited stops. Tickets are $3.75 CAD one-way.
Visit http://www.yvr.ca/guide/toandfrom/ for detailed information about transportation options from YVR.