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The 24th annual conference of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, from April 29 to May 2, 2010.
Share a Ride
Cleveland is within driving distance of a number of major
cities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, and Ontario. Conference attendees can use the following link to connect with other AIIP members who are interested in carpooling: Ride/Room Share (Log-in required.) On the Ground in Cleveland
By TaxiIt is most convenient to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Expect a minimum taxi fare of $35.00.
By CarIf you are driving from the airport, expect a 20-minute trip. Take I-71 North to the 9th Street Exit, then take a right on Carnegie Ave. and the hotel will be on the right.
From I-77 -
Exit at East 9th St. Turn right on Carnegie St. The hotel is on the right.
From I-71 and I-90 East -
Exit at East 9th St. Turn right on Carnegie St. The hotel is on the right.
From I-90 West -
Exit at Prospect. Turn right, then take a left on East 14th St. Turn right on Carnegie St. The hotel is on the left.
By Public TransitIt is
possible to take public transportation to the Hilton Garden Inn
Downtown. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has regularly scheduled
rail service that goes to downtown Cleveland from the airport.
RTA's Airport station is located on the lower level of the terminal complex. To reach the rapid transit line, take the elevators or escalators near the center of the ticketing and baggage claim levels.
From Monday through Saturday the Red Line operates approximately every 15 minutes from 4:29 am until 7:45 pm, and approximately every 20 minutes from 7:45 pm until 1:05 am. On Sunday, the rapid operates from 4:32 am until 1:14am. Riding the rapid only costs $2.25 each way. You must purchase a fare card from an automated fare box. Exit the Red Line train at Tower City, Terminal Tower - the downtown stop. Be sure to exit at this stop because the train continues going east. Take the elevator or escalator to the third level of Tower City. Proceed to the exterior entrance near the Hard Rock Cafe, 230 Huron Road. Once you are at the Hard Rock, call the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown for a pick-up at 1-216-658-6400.
You might want to consider meeting up with fellow conference goers at the airport and taking the rapid train together. Arrange a meet up at: Ride/Room Share. (Log in required.) Additional Information
The Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau offers these web pages
on transportation to the site of AIIP's annual conference in April 2010:
- Getting Here provides details on air, train, and auto travel to Cleveland.
- Getting Around describes transportation options within the city of Cleveland.
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