Pediatric Academic Societies

Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting

Sponsored by the:

American Pediatric Society

Society for Pediatric Research

Ambulatory Pediatric Association

American Academy of Pediatrics

Alliance Organizations

Program Information

Program Committee & Contact Information

Registration, Housing, and Travel

Sponsorship & Support

Future Meetings

Past Meetings

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
3400 Research Forest Dr.

Ste. B-7

The Woodlands, TX 77381 USA

Email: info@pas-meeting.org

Telephone: 281-419-0052

Facsimile: 281-419-0082

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May 5-8, 2007 • Toronto Canada

Travel Arrangements

Travel Discounts

Travel Tips

Toronto Transportation Systems

available online by February15th 2007

Call 800-447-6064 to make arrangements by phone.

Travel Services and Special Airfare Discounts

Air travel to the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Toronto, May 5 – 8 can be arranged with the official agency, Innovative Travel.

Use of the official agency offers Annual Meeting Attendees the following benefits:

Special airfare discounts of up to 15% on flight options to/from Toronto for dates surrounding the meeting.
Use of an on-site Travel Services Desk for assistance during the annual meeting.
On-line booking or toll free access for agent assistance.
Return flight check-in and boarding pass issuance at the on-site Travel Services Desk.
E-mail transmission of a detailed itinerary the same day as ticketing.
Access to special rental car rates during the meeting.
Participant in all airline frequent flyer programs.
On-line search and booking www.pastvl.com

Agent assistance – 800-447-6064

The PAS agent team is available from 7:00am to 6:00pm CT, Monday - Friday. We look forward to serving you!

Travel Tips for PAS Meeting Attendees

Electronic tickets are valid and permitted under the new airport security requirements, however the FAA requires that travelers hold one of the following boarding documents to get past security: a receipt for an electronic ticket, an itinerary generated by the airline or travel agency confirming an electronic ticket, a boarding pass or a paper ticket. Only ticketed passengers are allowed in the gate areas.

Meeting Registration

Housing Reservations

Visa/Passport Requirements

General Information/ Services

Important Dates:

March 6, 2007
Early Bird Registration Deadline Forms must be received by 11:59pm, CST (fees increase after this date)

April 5, 2007
Late Advance Registration Deadline (Registration on site at higher fees after this date)

April 5, 2007
Housing Reservations Deadline (for special rates)

April 27, 2007
Registration materials will be received by those who advance-registered by April 5, 2007

April 30, 2007
No refunds issued after this date

Transportation Systems

Airport Express

The exclusive motorcoach service connecting Pearson International Airport to Downtown Toronto! Daily scheduled departures every 20 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes during off peak periods to several downtown hotels (including PAS hotels" Fairmont Royal York, Intercontinental, Sheraton Centre, Westin Harbour Castle). Tickets can be purchased from Customer Service Staff at the Airport or save and purchase tickets on-line at www.torontoairportexpress.com. All vehicles are fully accessible. Tel: 905-564-6333, 1-800-387-6787.

Getting Around Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport lies just 27 kms or 16 miles from downtown Toronto. Approximate time to downtown ranges from 30 to 45 minutes. Approximate taxi fare to downtown is $35-$40 (CAD). For complete information on airport transit, including shuttle services visit the website for Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, www.gtaa.com.

Public Transit

Explore Toronto on one of North America's finest transportation systems-the TTC. With easy to navigate subways, buses and streetcars, getting around the city is easy.

The Underground City

PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 16 miles of subterranean shopping, services, and entertainment. Follow the brightly colored PATH signs to reach your downtown destination easily and in weatherproof comfort.

The Underground City

PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 16 miles of subterranean shopping, services, and entertainment. Follow the brightly colored PATH signs to reach your downtown destination easily and in weatherproof comfort.

Shuttle Service
(Hotels–Convention Center)

A complimentary shuttle will run between most participating hotels and the convention center during the hours of scheduled programming. Shuttle service will be available for some evening activities. A shuttle schedule will be posted at official PAS hotels and in the registration area of the convention center.

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Last Updated: April 26, 2007