HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel once again is the host hotel for the 2010 ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting.

The spectacular Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel is set on the edge of the Baltimore Inner Harbor in the heart of Harbor East, the newest Baltimore neighborhood. You are steps from Inner Harbor restaurants and shopping, the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center & USS Constellation. Our hotel is also within easy walking distance of downtown Baltimore, the Convention Center, Camden Yards & M&T Bank Stadium sporting events, BWI Airport and Amtrak.

Rooms are available at the rate of $199 single/double and limited government rates are available to those who qualify on a first come, first serve basis. To make reservations, call the Marriott at 1-800-228-9290 or at 1-410-385-3000, and specify that you are attending the ASM 2010 Biodefense Meeting. For government room reservations, please use code GOVTJDR. This code may be used online and for call in reservations.

Conference reservations are now being taken. You may reserve a room online or call the hotel directly by dialing 1-800-266-9432. Please be sure to reference the ASM Biodefense 2010 Conference when making your reservation.

Conference reservations rates are not guaranteed after Monday, February 8, 2010.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel Parking Information

·                     On-site parking, fee: 7 USD hourly, 25 USD daily

·                     Valet parking, fee: 38 USD daily

·                     Parking garage does not accommodate oversized vehicles.

Airline Information

AMERICAN AIRLINES


5% discount off airfare for the following meetings/conferences. Contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 for assistance with reservations and ticket purchase. There is a travel window of 3 days before and after the meeting/conference.

Applicable meetings/conferences:

Please review the conditions and terms of the discount below.

Fare Information:

• The discount is valid for percentage discount travel from all markets where American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection Service and all oneworld Alliance Partners (collectively "American Airlines") providing service for US/CAN, Puerto Rico, USVI, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbeans, Europe, Pacific, Mexico and Latin America point of sale only.
• Not valid for use in conjunction with any other discounted type far, i.e. Senior, Child, Mlty./Govt., non-discountable excursion fares.
• Discounts will apply to discountable fares where American Airlines, American Airlines codeshare, or oneworld alliance partners are involved. AA ust be the governing carrier.
• The use of American Airlines codeshare will require that one segment of the itinerary be on AA metal.
• Discounts are not valid on Zone fares.
• The percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA/AE flights only. Use the authorization number noted as the aa.com discount code.
• Allow at least 4 business days for aa.com loading. Certain restrictions apply. Booking on aa.com not offered with some contracts.