Memphis, TN 17-19 March 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at The Peabody Memphis. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before 5:00PM on Friday, 24 February 2012.
The Peabody Memphis Telephone (901) 529-4000
149 Union Avenue Reservations 1-800-732- 2639 (Press 2)
Memphis, TN 38103 Facsimile (901) 529-3677
Check-in 4:00pm Check-out 11:00am
Single/Double Rate USD $149.00
Additional Person USD $20.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee First night’s room and tax
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Friday, 16 March 2012 (Day 0) |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
Saturday, 17 March 2012 (Day 1) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
General Session |
8:00am |
|
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
9:00am - 4:30pm |
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Sunday, 18 March 2012 (Day 2) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
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Monday, 19 March 2012 (Day 3) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 11:45am |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel is approximately 15 minutes from Memphis International Airport (MEM).
- Downtown shuttle service is available through TennCo Express Airport Shuttle and can be arranged through the Peabody concierge or by calling 901-522-0001. The shuttle departs every 30 minutes from the airport and every hour from the downtown hotels and is $16 one way or $26 round-trip.
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $22 one-way.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel offers self-parking for a reduced rate of USD $18 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $24.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- In and out privelages are available to both self-parking and valet parking overnight hotel guests.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
