ILTA Member FAQs

Contact 2007CONF@Iltanet.org with any questions.

CONFERENCE SURVIVAL TIPS
There are three main ones:

  • WEAR your NAME BADGE at all times - It allows entry to all sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Don't leave home (your room) without it!
  • MUTE ANY DEVICE that makes a sound - including cell phones, BlackBerries, pagers and watches - in the session rooms.
  • NO SMOKING.

ILTA Volunteerism - If you are interested in learning more about ILTA volunteer opportunities, there will be info in the ILTA Globe daily newsletter, and there will be forms available for you to complete at the New Attendee Reception, lunch on Monday and at the Registration Desk.

ATTENDEE RESOURCES

ILTA Officers, Committee Members and Staff - Identified by colored ribbons on their name badges. Please feel free to ask any of us for help during conference. Anyone with a WELCOME button should be able to help.

Member Registration Desk (Conference Center) - A good place to start with your questions. This is also the place to purchase additional meal or event tickets. The daily hours of operation are:
Sunday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HOT SPOT: Technical Help Desk is located across from the Registration Desk as a resource for assistance with your wireless, Internet Kiosk, session room-equipment and miscellaneous technical questions. There will be personnel available to assist you during the conference hours Monday through Thursday.

Questions and Comments - Drop by the ILTA Office (Cordova 4) anytime you need to ask an ILTA staffer a question or to speak with anyone on the Conference Committee.

The ILTA Globe - Our daily conference newsletter will be available every morning at breakfast and in the foyer of the conference center. It will contain conference news, schedule changes, ILTA news and announcements, plus vendor advertisements and announcements.

Audio CDs - Available for most sessions. Purchase CDs at the recording company's desk near the registration area.

Session Handouts - Many sessions will have copies of handouts available for attendees. Most presentations will be posted on our conference site and our extranet as soon as they are available. Many handouts are provided on a CD in your conference materials.

ILTA Signage - Directs you to events, helping you locate yourself and listing the sessions in the breakout rooms.

Special Assistance - ILTA Staff can assist with any special needs (physical, dietary). For assistance, please see an ILTA Staff member in the registration area or the ILTA Office (Cordova 4).

FOR NEW ATTENDEES
Please come to our New Attendee Reception at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Plaza Ballroom in the Ritz-Carlton Conference Center. Get the inside scoop on places to go and things to do at conference. Afterwards, we'll go together to the Opening Reception.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Internet Kiosks - There are kiosks outside the Exhibit Hall entrance (Mediterranean Ballroom in the JW Marriott Conference Center), as well as in the foyers of the lobby level and lower level of the Ritz-Carlton Conference Center for that quick e-mail check. Limited printing is available from the kiosks in the JW Conference Center. We ask that you respect the lineup area and limit your access of these kiosks so everyone gets a chance to use them.

FreeConnect Wireless - The JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Conference Centers are set up for wireless Internet access at NO CHARGE to conference attendees. Instructions are in your conference materials and are available at the Member Registration Desk. No printing is available.

LapTop Oasis - Where you can hardwire-connect your laptop to the Internet. No printing is available, and we ask that you limit your connection to allow others to use the service.

Business Center - The Business Center in the JW Marriott Conference Center offers a wide variety of business services, including typing, photocopies, shipping and fax services. They can handle both small walk-up jobs and high-volume requests.

Wired for Business - Guest rooms all have high-speed Internet access and unlimited long- distance (within continental U.S.) for a reduced flat fee of $9.95 a day.

Guest Fax Numbers - JW Marriott Hotel 407.206.2301; Ritz-Carlton Hotel 407.206.2401

RESORT SERVICES

Security and Safety - Please dial the "At Your Service" Department or press (0) with any questions or concerns (Medical emergencies or Security issues of ANY KIND). Security officers are on staff 24 hours and are trained to respond to all types of emergency situations. They are CPR- and First Aid-certified.

Pools - the JW Marriott Pools and lazy river are open Sunday through Thursday evening until 1:00 a.m. The Ritz-Carlton pool and hot tub are open until 11:00 p.m. every evening.

Spa, Golf, Tennis Discount - See Sports and Games page for info

Parking - Self-serve parking is available at a reduced rate of $9 per day at the JW Marriott hotel and valet parking is available at both hotels for $17 per day.

Courier Services - The Resort has a mobile FedEx desk that will be available for attendees on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for shipping needs.

Gratuities/Tips - Gratuities and tips for resort services are NOT automatically covered at this resort. Please show your appreciation for good service by resort staff members. Suggested bellman gratuity is $10 per trip. Suggested housekeeping gratuity is $3 per day. Please remember that gratuities are included with your meal/event ticket at ILTA events.

Lost and Found - The Resort has a comprehensive lost and found department. You can approach any resort employee, and they can check on lost items for you.

MISCELLANEOUS

Resort Attire - Casual dress (slacks, shorts, sport shirts) are appropriate in all areas in the hotel at all times and for all events. Because meeting rooms always seem cold, you may want to dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket. Tuesday evening's gala is our "big" social night, and you can enjoy it in casual wear or use this as a chance to dress up a little. Thursday evening's Awards and Talent Show provide an opportunity for some fun, and you can dress for a walk down the red carpet. Expect to see some Broadway "characters."

FOR PEOPLE STAYING OFFSITE

Everyone attending ILTA '06 can use the resort facilities at the reduced rates. Even those staying off property can swim in the pools and use the fitness facilities.

Credit cards are accepted at all resort facilities and restaurants.

Anyone needing to store clothing or materials can use the bell stand at the JW Marriott hotel.

ILTA attendees will be able to use the shower facilities at the Spa for a reduced rate of $10 a day.

The resort has made special arrangements to open all their parking space to ILTA attendees. Self-parking is available at $9 a day at the JW Marriott hotel. You pay as you enter the property and includes In-and-out privileges for the day.