Hotel and Travel

Host City

Detroit's two nicknames -- Motor City and Motown -- highlight its central role in American industry and culture. The city is also the center of a diverse, innovative nonprofit community that has addressed key issues facing people across the country.

Meeting Location
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Fax: 313-568-8146

Room Rates
The special rate for conference attendees at the Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel expired October 22. The Marriott may have rooms still available at regular rates; to check availability, call its toll-free reservation line at 800-266-9432. There may also be space at other nearby hotels.

Travel Information

Airport
The Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel is located approximately 21 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Alert: Ground Transportation Changes
Because of a dispute between the Airport Authority and the Taxicab Association, currently cabs are not standing at the airport. It is possible to take a taxi, but you must call ahead, and there will likely be an additional fee.

There are a number of companies that provide sedan or van service to downtown Detroit; again, you must call ahead to arrange a ride. The Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau recommends these services:

* Crown Limousine: 313-864-3651 or www.crownlimousine4u.com
* People’s Transit: 734-467-7000 or www.peoplestransit.com

IS has been working with the following company:

* J & B Transportation: 888-335-8726 or www.jandbtran.com

Railroad
We have partnered with Amtrak to offer special conference fares for attendees travelling throughout the Great Lakes region. Amtrak's Michigan Services trains provide several convenient options for attendees from the Greater Michigan area travelling to the conference. Participants of the 2009 IS/CMF Annual Conference will receive 10% savings off the lowest available rail fare to Detroit between November 1 and 9. To make your reservations, call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 and mention Fare Code X23W-957. Conference rates are not available over the Internet. For more information on Amtrak's Michigan Services trains, visit www.amtrak.com.