BbWorld 2010
Platinum Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
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Additional Sponsors
Academic Management Systems
Active Data Exchange
Coyote Point Systems Inc.
Digital Proctor
Global Synergies
INTELECOM Intelligent
Telecommunications
Oracle
SmarterServices
TechSmith Corporation
Tegrity, Inc.
Trivantis
Academic Management Systems
Active Data Exchange
Coyote Point Systems Inc.
Digital Proctor
Global Synergies
INTELECOM Intelligent
Telecommunications
Oracle
SmarterServices
TechSmith Corporation
Tegrity, Inc.
Trivantis
New Requirement for International Travel to U.S.
A new requirement for International Travelers arriving from Visa Waiver Program countries began January 12, 2009. Those travelers will need to have advance travel authorization from U.S. Homeland Security before their trip.
A new requirement for International Travelers arriving from Visa Waiver Program countries began January 12, 2009. Those travelers will need to have advance travel authorization from U.S. Homeland Security before their trip.
- Visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website (apply online for International Travelers arriving from Visa Waiver Program countries)
- Visit the U.S. Department of State website (for more information about travel requiring Visas)
Air Travel
Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers more flights to more places than any other airport in Florida. In fact, Orlando International Airport provides non-stop service to more major U.S. destinations than most other cities in the U.S. With more than 800 flights per day (scheduled non-stop service to 76 U.S. destinations and 22 international destinations), on over 40 airlines, Orlando International Airport is so easy to get to. And more than 70,000 passengers use this award-winning airport every day.
For more information please visit the Orlando International Airport web site.
Taxi Cabs
Taxicab stands are conveniently located on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). Dispatchers at each stand will help you select a taxicab based on your destination in the Orlando area. No advance reservations are required—service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Car Rentals
All major car rental companies are represented at the Orlando International Airport (click here for a current list and/or to rent a car). The rental car companies are located in Terminal A and Terminal B on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1).
Mears Transportation Shuttle
Mears has served as Orlando International Airport’s primary transportation contractor for over 20 years. With a fleet of more than 900 vehicles and 70 employees at 8 locations throughout the Orlando International Airport, Mears is the largest provider of shuttles, taxi cabs, sedans and limousine service to and from the airport.
Mears is offering a special discount to BbWorld ’10 attendees: $4.00 discount off the regular roundtrip price of $33.00 per adult or $26.00 per child for the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Any Zone 4 hotels (rates subject to change; coupon valid for shared-ride shuttle service via Mears Motor Shuttle; wait time may be incurred at the airport; vehicle may make additional stops prior to your destination).
Two ways to Save!
- Print out the attached coupon and present at the Orlando International Airport Mears Motor Shuttle Counter upon arrival (see coupon for detailed information).
- Go to Online Mears Shuttle Discount Coupon and make your transportation reservation online. Cancellation Policy: Changes and cancellations can be made up to four (4) hours prior to scheduled arrival/departure time.
Driving Directions to Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center
6000 W Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
From Orlando International Airport:
- 417 South
- Exit 3 Osceola Parkway West
- Turn right onto Osceola Parkway West
- Gaylord Palms Hotel is on the left
From North Florida I-95 South (Jacksonville)
- I-95 South
- I-4 West
- Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East
- Gaylord Palms Hotel is on the right
From North Florida I-75 South (Tallahassee)
- I-75 South
- Florida Turnpike South
- I-4 West
- Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East
- Gaylord Palms Hotel is on the right
From West Florida I-4 East (Tampa/St. Petersburg)
- I-4 East
- Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East
- Gaylord Palms is on the right
From East Florida I-4 West (Daytona)
- I-4 West
- Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East
- Gaylord Palms Hotel is on the right
South Florida I-95 North (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami)
- I-95 North
- Florida Turnpike North
- Osceola Parkway West
- Gaylord Palms is on the left
Parking
For those driving to the conference, there is ample parking at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center. Parking fees are as follows (rates subject to change without notice):
- Self-parking (per day or overnight): $12 per day plus tax
- Visitor Valet Parking: $20 per day, plus tax
- Overnight Valet Parking: $20 per day, plus tax