2015 Snapshot - International Herpesvirus Workshop

 Rest of the organizing team 1)  Local Organizing Commi7ee –  Balance between alpha-­‐, beta-­‐ and gamma-­‐ –  Balance of seasoned organizers and new folks 2) Conference Solu:ons Where is Boise, Idaho? Boise has a vibrant downtown Things to do and poten.al excursions The Boise Convention Center
The Convention
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The Grove Hotel
Campus Dorms
Welcome to Boise and the Grove Hotel!
It would be our pleasure to serve as host hotel for
the 2015 International Herpes Virus Workshop.
HOTEL FEATURES
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Free High-Speed Wireless
Emilio’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch,
dinner and extended room service.
Satori Sushi at The Bar
Free Fitness Facility
Free Airport Shuttle
Over 11,000 square feet of meeting space
Flat screen televisions
In-room mini refrigerator
In-room Coffee Maker and free Premium Coffee
In-room Bath Amenities and Bath Robe
In-room Iron & Ironing Board
Microwave upon request
Located in the heart of downtown, The Grove Hotel is central to Boise’s dynamic blend of
restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and art. The
downtown area is a delightful blend of sights and
attractions, featuring The Morrison Center, Idaho
Ballet Company, Julia Davis Park, The Basque
Block, Edwards Cinema’s Complex and 62 other
retail and restaurant locations.
The hotel is situated next to the Boise Convention
Center and attached to The CenturyLink Arena home of the Steelheads, The Stampede, and many
other entertainment and event opportunities!
The Grove Hotel caters to affordable luxury and
reflects our 4 diamond status at every turn.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our 5 star
American Cuisine restaurant, Emilio’s. Relax in
The Bar after a long day of meetings and enjoy live
entertainment featuring Randy Coryell on the
grand piano.
Providing our guests with deluxe accommodations
and amenities is our pleasure.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2015!
245 South Capitol Blvd. • Boise, Idaho 83702 • 208-333-8000 • Reservations: 1-888-961-5000
Boise/Downtown
495 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID. Ph: (208) 331-1900
King Studio Suite
In the Heart of Downtown!
Friendly, Clean & Comfortable…
Guaranteed!
Downtown Boise’s premier hotel, Just Steps away from
the Boise Centre, CenturyLink Arena, Zoo Boise,
Boise State University, and the State Capitol Building
Front Desk
On The House™ Hot Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary Wireless High-speed Internet Access
Boise’s only Indoor Cool Pool™
Cool Pool™
Clean & Fresh Hampton Beds™
Lobby Suite Shop, with late-night snacks, beer & wine
Fully equipped 24-hour business center & exercise room
3200 Square feet of flexible meeting space
Our Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
www.boisedowntownsuites.hamptoninn.com
Salmon Boardroom
Boise State University Dorms Come early…. Or stay longer to explore IDAHO! It really is the GEM STATE! Bruneau Sand Dunes Owyhee River Canyon Owyhee River Canyon Craters of the Moon Na?onal Park Hiking in The Sawtooths Salmon Fishing in Salmon Oh yeah…. And Yellowstone Na?onal Park!
BOISE AIRPORT FACTS
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There are currently 60 flights in and 60 flights out of the Boise Airport per day.
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There are approximately 5,600 available seats out of Boise per day.
CARRIERS – The following lists the carriers and the cities that provide non-stop service
to and from Boise.
ALL BOISE AREA HOTELS OFFER FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE!
United Airlines/Continental
Chicago, IL
Denver, CO
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Southwest Airlines
Denver, CO
Las Vegas, NV
Oakland, CA
Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Delta/SkyWest Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
Salt Lake City, UT
Frontier Airlines
Denver, CO
Horizon/Alaska Air
Lewiston, ID
Los Angeles, CA
Portland, OR
Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA
Seattle, WA
US Airways
Phoenix, AZ
Thus, there are many connecting flights to Boise from Chicago, Denver, San Francisco,
Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles on a daily basis.
BOISE AIRPORT “FUN FACTS”
In 2010*…
2,795,297 total passengers flew into and/or out of Boise Airport
129,004 planes landed at and/or took off from Boise Airport
In 2010**…
Boise Airport had more passengers than:
 Albany International Airport (Albany, NY)
 Dayton International Airport (Dayton, OH)
 Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa, OK)
Boise Airport had more planes landing and/or taking off than:
 Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks, AK)
 Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City, OK)
 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Reno, NV)
*Based on data from the Boise Airport landing reports ** ACI Traffic Data
Updated 01/11
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W 22001155 Location: The meeting would be held in the heart of downtown Boise in the Boise Convention Center (adjacent to the University). There are numerous affordable hotels within a 2 – 5 minute walk and dorms are 12 minutes on foot. The downtown is very charming with lots of shops, restaurants/bars near the hotels and convention center. Flights: 60 arrivals per day by 5 major airlines with international connections through Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, LA, Minneapolis, Salt Lake & Seattle. Airport Transfers: It is only 3 – 4 km from airport to hotels and dorms; free shuttles offered by all hotels, shuttles for dorms, $12 taxi fare. Venue: The Boise Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Boise. It is very spacious with both a large open indoor foyer and beautiful spacious outdoor area with a fountain, perfect for the welcome reception and coffee breaks. All satellite meetings, poster sessions, meals and oral presentations will be held in this facility maximizing opportunities for scientific interactions. The rental fee is extremely affordable as we have negotiated rates based on revenue generated by the Workshop. Dorms: Boise State dormitories are only a 12 minute walk from the Convention Center. They also offer complementary bikes which can be used throughout the stay. Hotels: There are numerous quality hotels affordably priced all located within one to three blocks from the Convention Center. Banquet: Whitewater rafting, a train ride and dinner at a ranch, all very close to Boise will provide a fun and relaxing finish to this great meeting. Coordination: Conference Solutions Boise is a beautiful location that provides an esthetically attractive venue, easy to get to and boasting outstanding meeting facilities and accommodations at a low cost. The meeting facility and lodging are all in close proximity. We are convinced that Boise would provide an exceptional meeting environment for IHW 2015!