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Hotel: Hilton Houston Post Oak
2001 Post Oak Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-961-9300 Maps to the Hotel” the major Houston airports. Hotel Registration: Hilton Houston Post Oak
We have secured special room rates starting at $99/night for the Convention. Reservations can be made either by calling the hotel directly at: 713-961-9300 or visiting the hotel’s website
When making your reservation, please make sure to indicate that you are with the "VPA Organization" to get group discount rate.
If there are any problems, please feel free to call Venkatesh Gowda at 281- immediately. Free Parking for VPA guests, Save $14 per day Airports: The Convention Location is conveniently located near two major airports: - Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
IAH is 28 miles away from the convention hotel and the drive time is 35 mins. All major airlines serve Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) except for Southwest. IAH is also a major hub for Continental airlines, which offers non-stop flights from New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco. Major international airlines namely KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Kuwait airlines, British airlines, Continental airlines offers flights to cities in India. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 17 miles away from the convention hotel and the drive time is 25 mins. HOU is served by Jet Blue, Southwest, Air Tran, and Delta airlines. It is also a major hub for Southwest airlines, which offers non-stop flights from Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix. There are couple of other major conventions scheduled in Houston for the same weekend. Given the weekend will be a busy one for travelers, we urge you to book now to get the best fare possible. Some travel sites to explore include: www.orbitz.com, www.priceline.com, www.flycheap.com, and www.expedia.com. Shuttles and Rental Shuttles and Rental Cars: Transportation to and from the IAH Airport: Super Shuttle 24.00 USD; Taxi 56.00 USD Transportation to and from the HOU Airport: Super Shuttle 19.00 USD; Taxi 35.00 USD Although you might not need a rental car during the Convention, it might be the best way to travel to the hotel and other sightseeing places are not reachable via public transportation. Unless you plan on traveling around during the Convention, you may want to synch up your travel plans with other members so you can split the cost of a car for the weekend. The hotel offers ample parking free of charge for VPA guests. All rental car agencies service IAH and HOU airports. While Hertz and Avis can offer good rates, we urge you to consider typically inexpensive alternatives such as Budget, Enterprise, etc. ockquote>
Directions: Directions: From Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH):  
From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Aiport: 
Houston Attractions If you are planning on an extended vacation in Houston before or after the convention, the Houston Area has many attractions to offer. The links below will help better plan your trip. | 
