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2007 NBMDA Executive Management Conference
May 16-17, 2007
Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, TX

Housing & Travel

Housing Information:

NBMDA is offering a special room rate of $240.00 plus tax single/double occupancy with an additional $14.40 resort fee per night. The guest service fee includes gratuities for doormen, luggage handling, golf bag handling, housekeeping, transportation within the resort, use of fitness center, pools, nature trails, self parking, coffee in guest rooms, and daily paper. To reserve a room, please contact Barton Creek directly by calling 800.336.6158. When calling, please reference NBMDA to receive the special group rate.

The NBMDA room block at the Barton Creek Resort & Spa is now full. Additional rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency on Townlake in downtown Austin. You may contact the Barton Creek Resort to be placed on a waiting list. Call Barton Creek directly at 800.336.6158 to reserve your room.

For reservations at the Hyatt contact the hotel directly at (512) 477-1234 or (800) 233-1234. The Hyatt room rate is $185 (single) and $210 (double). Mention you are with NBMDA to receive the reduced rates.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa
8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, Texas 78735
Phone: 800-336-6158 or 512-329-4000
Fax: 512-329-4597

If you would like to learn more about the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, CLICK HERE to be directed to their website.

 

Travel Arrangements:

NBMDA has chosen Apollo travel as the preferred travel agency for this meeting. Contact Apollo Travel today and receive NBMDA's specifically negotiated discounts on air and car rates. Mention your calling from the NBMDA for the May 2007 EMC and Apollo will take care of the rest!

Pick one of the following ways listed below and book your travel!

Benefits of booking with Apollo

  • Agents are available to help book your reservations from 7am to 7pm M-F. After hours Emergency assistance is available for an additional fee should you need travel assistance after normal business hours.
  • When stranded at the airport due to severe weather, mechanical delays, or when needing an immediate change due to scheduling issues, your agency is an indispensable ally.
  • Your ticket will be issued and an e-mail will be sent confirming your itinerary. The price of your ticket, including our service fee will be listed. Restrictions, fees, and cancellation penalties will apply.

Ground Transportation:

Taxi
Travel time to and from the airport is approximately 30 minutes.  The cost of a taxi is $40-50, one way.

Private Transfer
Attendees can call the bell stand at the hotel (512.329.4535) 72 hours in advance to make arrangements for a private transfer to/from the airport.

Driving Directions
From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport -

As you exit the airport on Presidential Boulevard, make a left on Highway 71 heading west. Drive 5.5 miles on Highway 71 West, passing Interstate 35, to the exit for Loop 360. Take Loop 360 North 7.7 miles to the exit for Bee Caves Road/FM 2244. Make a left on Bee Caves Road and go 1 mile to the stop light at Barton Creek Boulevard . Make a left on Barton Creek Boulevard and go 1.8 miles to Barton Club Drive , and turn left into the Resort complex. Proceed to the Main Resort Entrance (third entrance on the left) for guest check-in.

Estimated Distance: 18 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 30 minutes

From Dallas/Fort Worth - From IH-35 heading South, take the exit for Hwy 183 North and follow Hwy 183 North to Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) and go South. Continue on Loop 360 to the Bee Caves Road/FM 2244 exit. Turn right on Bee Caves Road and go approximately 1 mile. Turn left on Barton Creek Boulevard . Continue approximately 1.8 miles and turn left on Barton Club Drive . Proceed to the Main Resort Entrance (third entrance on the left) for guest check-in.

Estimated Distance: 213 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 3 hours, 55 minutes

From San Antonio - From IH-35 heading north, take the exit for Hwy 290/71 West. Follow Hwy 290/71 West to the exit for Loop 360 to the right and follow Loop 360 north to the exit for Bee Caves Road/FM 2244. Make a left on Bee Caves Road and continue 1 mile to Barton Creek Boulevard . Make a left on Barton Creek Boulevard and go 1.8 miles to Barton Club Drive and turn left. Proceed to the Main Resort Entrance (third entrance on the left) for guest check-in.

Estimated Distance: 89 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes

From Houston - From North Houston, Highway 290 West intersects with IH-35 in Austin . Turn left and enter IH-35 South. Exit on Hwy 290/71 West and turn right. From Central and South Houston , take IH-10 to Hwy 290/71 West, at IH-35. For either route from Houston , follow Hwy 290/71 West to the exit for Loop 360. Follow Loop 360 north 7.7 miles to the exit for Bee Caves Road/FM 2244. Make a left on Bee Caves Road and continue 1 mile to Barton Creek Boulevard . Make a left on Barton Creek Boulevard and go 1.8 miles to Barton Club Drive and turn left. Proceed to the Main Resort Entrance (third entrance on the left) for guest check-in.

Estimated Distance: 170 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 3 hours 48 minutes

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