Hotel and Travel Information

2008 US Dry Bean Convention

Knoxville Marriott

July 19 - 22nd, 2008

 

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Hotel and Travel Information

The 2008 US Dry Bean Convention will be held July 19 -22nd, 2008 at the Knoxville Marriott in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

 Hotel

 Knoxville Marriott

 500 Hill Avenue South East

 Knoxville,Tennessee 37915 Reservations: (800)228-9290 or (865)637-1234

 Web site: www.marriott.com/tysmc

Housing Registration:

Special room rates have been negotiated for this convention. To make a reservation, call the Marriott directly at (800)228-9290 or (865)637-1234 and ask for the special US Dry Bean Convention rate.  Internet reservations may be made by logging onto www.marriott.com/tysmc and adding DRYDRYA in the group code.

Hotel reservations must be made no later than June 26th, 2008. Reservations after June 26th, 2008, and/or after the convention's room block is filled, are subject to availability. Please make your reservations early.

 

 

SPECIAL CONVENTION ROOM RATES

 

Standard Guest Room    

Extended Suite with balcony      

One Bedroom Suite  (sold out)      

Two Bedroom Suite   (sold out)

 

 

$139.00

$159.00

$299.00

$399.00

 

Room rates quoted above are subject to 17.25% state and local tax.

Check In/Check Out: Please be advised that check in time is 3:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 pm. The hotel will make every effort to accommodate any early check-ins as rooms become available.

Cancellation and/or changes affecting arrival/departure dates must be made 72 hours prior to arrival date in order to avoid any penalty charges.

 

Deadline

Room Block Release

June 26th, 2008!

   

DIRECTIONS TO THE Knoxville Marriott:

  • Driving Directions- 12 miles: From Airport take Hwy 129 North to Knoxville, Neyland Dr exit, turn L onto Neyland Dr, Hall of Fame exit, turn R onto Hall of Fame and then L onto Hill Ave, 2nd building on left
  • Estimated taxi fare $30 USD (one way

Special discount rates on car rentals have been arranged for convention attendees through AVIS. 

To receive these special rates you may call 800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com and use the

Avis discount Number J658526  - the link below will take you to the reservation site.

Register on line with Avis

Rates are available from July 19 - July 25, 2008.  All rates include unlimited free mileage.  Return to the same renting

location or additional surcharges may apply.  Should a lower qualifying rate become available at the time of booking, Avis is pleased to offer a 5% discount off the lower qualifying rate or the meeting rate, whichever is lowest.

CAR CLASS

Sub Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Full Size 2 Door

Full Size 4 Door

Premium

Luxury, Mini Van, Convertible

12 Passenger Van

DAILY/WEEKEND

                        38.00

43.00

47.00

50.00

53.00

58.00

72.00

135.00

    WEEKLY

           144.00

160.00

175.00

191.00

206.00

216.00

307.00

590.00