Annual Meeting

Travel Information

ASBMR 30th Annual Meeting Palais des congrès Montréal, Quebéc, Canada September 12 - 16, 2008

Passport Information

Where can US Citizens get a US passport?
First-time passport applicants need to apply for their passport in person. Passport renewals can be done by mail if your most recent passport is available to submit and is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change.

Important Information for Foreign Nationals Residing in the U.S.
To ensure that foreign nationals residing in the United States do not encounter difficulties re-entering the U.S. from Canada after attending this year’s 30th Annual Meeting in Montréal; we recommend you consult the U.S. State Department website at www.unitedstatesvisas.gov or an immigration attorney to verify the current U.S. re-entry requirements for your specific visa (i.e., H-1, J, F, etc.).

Depending on your country of origin, some individuals may also need to obtain a visa to enter Canada. Individuals should consult their home country’s foreign office for specific information regarding requirements for entry into Canada.

We do not anticipate most will experience difficulty traveling between the U.S. and Canada. However, each individual’s situation is unique and may require additional vigilance.

Travel Information

Discount Air Travel and Car Rental Information

ASBMR has partnered with Apollo Travel to provide discounted air and car rental reservations. Apollo can streamline your search and offer you the best rate across all carriers. Pick one of the three ways listed below and book your airfare or car rental. Be sure to mention the ASBMR September 2008 Annual Meeting.

Tel: (800) 356-2330 (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST Monday – Friday) or (312) 236-7356 (for international callers)

E-mail: travel@travelapollo.com

Web: http://asbmr.themeetingevent.com

Agents are available to help book your reservations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday CST, and are available 24/7 should you need emergency travel assistance. When stranded at the airport due to severe weather or mechanical delays, or when needing an immediate change due to scheduling issues, your agency is an indispensable ally. Your ticket will be issued and an e-mail will be sent confirming your itinerary. The price of your ticket, including Apollo’s service fee, will be listed. Restrictions, fees and cancellation penalties will apply.

Airport Transportation

Taxi and chauffeured limousine services are available at the arrival level of the Montréal-Trudeau Airport. A taxi from the airport to downtown Montréal will cost approximately $35 CAD. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted. Provincial regulations require customers to pay in Canadian currency.

L’Aerobus, operated by Groupe La Quebecoise, provides an efficient connection by motor bus between Montréal-Trudeau airport and downtown Montréal. Buses depart every 30 minutes. Attendees should plan on approximately 45 minutes of travel time. Tickets are on sale at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport Arrivals Level. The cost to downtown Montréal via L’Aerobus is $14 CAD one-way and $24 CAD round trip.

Wheelchair Rental Information
Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available by contacting Scootaround, Inc., at their Toll-Free hotline: (888) 441-7575. You can also submit a rental inquiry on the web at www.scootaround.com.

Child Care Services
ASBMR makes no endorsement of any of these providers and accepts no liability should you employ their services. Please note: Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in any ASBMR meeting, session rooms or Exhibit/Poster Hall at any time. If child care is needed, the concierge at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth or at your hotel will be able to offer a local accommodation.