The Homeland Security Program Committee has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Federal per diem rate, currently $140.00 per night.  This rate is subject to change with changes to the Federal per diem rate.  The hotel will extend this rate for three days before and three days after the scheduled event, based on availability.

 

Additional charges apply including state & local sales taxes and tourism assessments & fees.  Any active US Military Attendee with ID and Travel Orders will be tax exempt.  Any US Government employee paying with US Government check or credit card will be tax exempt.

 

The hotel will also charge a resort fee of $10 per night.  This fee is fully reimbursable for any active US Military Attendee with ID and Travel Orders or any US Government employee paying with US Government check or credit card.  Please reference the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) (41 CFR 300-304), specifically part 301-12.

 

To make your reservations at the Hyatt, please click here or visit:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/homelandsecurityconferencevs  You may also reserve a room by calling Central Reservations at (888) 421-1442. Refer to Group Name Homeland Security Program Committee.

 

The Cut-Off Date for Reservations at the Group Rate Monday, August 2, 2010, 5pm PST.

HOTEL:  Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA:

Monterey is a spectacular coastal community with a temperate climate year-round. Visitors from around the world come to Monterey to experience its natural beauty, cultural resources and rich historic past. Located 115 miles south of San Francisco and 350 miles north of Los Angeles, Monterey features a dazzling waterfront along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a lush urban forest, a rich array of historic and cultural resources, museums, gardens, recreational activities and a wide variety of special events scheduled throughout the year.  Monterey is the home of the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on the street immortalized in John Steinbeck's novel Cannery Row, and features renowned events such as the annual Monterey Jazz Festival. Monterey has many wonderful restaurants, hotels, galleries and shops sprinkled among its various shopping districts.  The military presence in Monterey spans from the city's founding with the original Spanish presidio to the present. The Naval Postgraduate School trains officers from the U.S. and many other nations, and the Defense Language Institute teaches the world's languages to the U.S. Armed Forces. Known as “The Language Capital of the World”, Monterey is also home to outstanding educational institutions including the Monterey Institute for International Studies. For more information, please visit the Monterey Visitor and Conventions web site at http://www.monterey.org/.

AIRPORTS:       American Airlines Discount Code 2880AK

The San Jose Airport, (SJC) is located approximately 75 miles to the North and the San Francisco Airport, (SFO) is approximately 106 miles to the North.  Most major rental car companies can be found at both airports.  The Monterey/Salinas Airbus provides airport shuttle service between Monterey, San Jose and San Francisco. Advance reservations are required. Call (831) 373-7777 or visit http://www.montereyairbus.com for schedule, reservations and fees.

The Monterey Peninsula Airport, (MRY) is located approximately 2 miles from the Hyatt Regency Monterey. Rental cars are available from Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, and Alamo.  Cab fare from the airport to the Hyatt is approximately $10.00 plus gratuity.

PARKING:

Complimentary parking is offered at the Hyatt Regency Monterey however parking on the Naval Postgraduate School is extremely limited and restricted.  Participants should not count on the availability of Campus parking.  If special arrangements are necessary due to a handicap, please contact the Conference Coordinator.

RECOMMENDED DRESS CODE:

Comfortable walking shoes and business attire are recommended for the conference.  The Monterey weather is generally pleasant at this time of year with Indian Summer-like days and cool, often foggy mornings and evenings.  A light sweater or jacket may be necessary.