Portland, Oregon 18 – 21 February 2011
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 27 January 2011.
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Telephone (503) 226-1611
921 SW Sixth Avenue Reservations (800) HILTONS
Portland, Oregon 97204 (State you are with International Baccalaureate)
USA Facsimile (503) 220-2565 Hotel Website http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PDXPHHH-Hilton-Portland-Executive-Tower-Oregon/index.do
Check-in 4:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $129.00
Additional Person USD $10.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee One night’s room plus 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, 18 February 2011 |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
| Diploma Subject Specific Seminar General Session | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | |
| Saturday, 19 February 2011 | Breakfast | 7:00am |
| General Session | 8:15am | |
| Workshop classes, break & lunch | 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Optional OCC & Q&A Session | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
Sunday, 20 February 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 2:30pm |
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Monday, 21 February 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:30am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 12:00pm |
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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 9 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX).
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $35.00 one-way.
- Super Shuttle services are availabe for approximately USD $14.00 one-way.
- Subway/rail access is available for USD $2.40 one-way. Take the red light rail and exit at the pioneer/courthouse stop.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel offers self-parking for approximately USD $20.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $27.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- In and out privelages are available for both self and valet parking to 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.
