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convention Hotel, Travel & logistics

The Venetian/Palazzo Hotel Resort
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

NAHAD Members’ Convention room rate: $209 per night, plus tax.

Venetian HotelNAHAD member rooms are primarily being booked in the Palazzo tower; if you have a preference for the Venetian, you may request lodging in the Venetian tower. NAHAD Convention meeting rooms are equidistant from each sleeping room tower.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this all-suite hotel resort featuring 19 remarkable restaurants with an unprecedented six James Beard Award-winning chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Thomas Keller.

Browse the 80 international boutiques of The Grand Canal Shoppes, offering collectibles and couture from such renowned names as Jimmy Choo, Lladro, Dooney & Bourke, and Burberry.

Rejuvenate at Canyon Ranch SpaClub the very picture of rest and relaxation including a full-service salon, fitness center, and rock-climbing wall. Entertainment attractions include Madame Tussaud’s, with wax replicas of well-known celebrities, live performances by the world-famous Blue Man Group and Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, an extraordinary, new production of the world-wide phenomenon, The Phantom of the Opera.

Located along the legendary Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Venetian/Palazzo is just four miles to McCarran International Airport (LAS).

2012 Convention Photos

Each suite at The Palazzo is specifically fashioned with your comfort and convenience in mind. A sunken living room decorated with a distinctly modern European design. Marble-appointed baths with oversized bath sheets. Befitting such accommodations are the miniscule touches and unparalleled service you expect from a palatial stay. From the floral adornments and the plush robes and slippers, to in-suite dining serving you anything and everything from fresh fruit to mouth-watering lobster on linen-topped tables, The Palazzo is an escape to a life of luxury.

Approximately 720 square feet in size; Canopy-draped, king size bed; Overhead reading lights; Sunken living room; Many rooms have Full size sofa sleeper; Refreshment center; Three televisions: 17” LCD in the bath, 42” in the living room, and 42” in the bedroom; DVD player and CD/clock radio alarm; Remote control Roman shades and curtains, with first-of-its-kind Touch Control technology; Oversized terry cloth bath sheets; In-suite safe; Three dual-line telephones; High-speed Internet access; Personal fax/printer/copier.

NAHAD Sleeping Suite Rates:
$209.00 single or double occupancy, plus tax
Run of Hotel: Tower location, bed type, and smoking/non-smoking requests are based on availability upon arrival.

Sleeping rooms will be held in the NAHAD block until March 19, 2012. After this date, rooms may be available on a space available, rate available basis, so please book as soon as possible. Upgrades are available at the NAHAD rate of $330.67, plus tax for a Luxury Suite with a View and $394.00, plus tax for the larger Fortuna Suite.

Travel / Logistics

Air Transportation

McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Las Vegas, Nevada
McCarran International Airport (LAS) is located just four miles from the Venetian/Palazzo Hotel. It is a busy airport which recorded over 28 million passengers arriving or departing from the airport in the first eight months of 2011.

Airlines serving LAS include:
Aero Mexico - 800-237-6639
Air Canada - 888-247-2262
AirTran - 800-247-8726
Alaska  Airlines - 800-252-7522
Allegiant Air - 702-505-8888
American Airlines - 800-433-7300
British Airways - 800-247-9297
Condor - Call your travel agent
Continental Airlines - 800-525-0280
Delta - 800-221-1212
Frontier - 800-432-1359
Great Lakes Airlines - 800-554-5111
Hawaiian Airlines - 800-367-5320
Jet Blue Airways - 800-538-2583
Korean Air - 800-438-5000   213-484-1900
OAI - 877-718-8901
Philippine Airlines - 800-435-9725
Southwest Airlines - 800-435-9792
Spirit Airlines - 800-772-7117
Sun Country Airlines - 800-359-6786
Sunwing Airlines - Call your travel agent
Thomas Cook Airlines - Call your travel agent
United - 800-864-8331
US Airways - 800-428-4322
Virgin America - 877-359-8474
Virgin Atlantic - 800-862-8621
Vision Airlines - 877-359-2538
VivaAerobus.com - Please visit website
Volaris - 866-988-3527
West Jet - 888-937-8538
XL Airways France - 877-496-9889

Ground Transportation

Rental Car Hertz Reservation
NAHAD 2012  Las Vegas, NV April 18-22, 2012
CV# 027W0017 for pickups April 10-29, 2012

Special rates have been established through Hertz for NAHAD members. To
reserve your NAHAD special meeting rates, please provide your CV# 027W0017 to your corporate travel department, or your travel agent, when making reservations.  You can also make reservations online at hertz.com or call Hertz directly:

In the US and Canada: 1-800-654-2240   Other: 1-405-749-4434
Here are some sample rates (in USD) available from all Las Vegas Corporate locations:

Car Class             Per Day       W/E per day    Weekly (5-7 days)
Economy               $34               $19                  $149
Mid Size                 $42               $23                  $179
Full Size 4 Door     $47               $26                  $199
Standard SUV       $64               $70                  $269
Minivan                  $64               $70                  $269

Rental Cars:
Dedicated McCarran Rent-A-Car Center shuttles depart
approximately every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center. Exit
door 10 or 11. Taxicabs are also available at the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center

Advantage - 1-800-777-9377
Alamo / National - 1-800-GOALAMO
Avis - 1-800- 331-1212
Budget - 1-800-922-2899
Dollar - 1-800-800-4000
Enterprise - 1-800-RENTACAR
Hertz - 1-800-654-3131
Payless - 1-800- 729-5377
 Thrifty - 1-800-367-2277

Taxis and Limousine Service:
Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1-4.
Please note: Some taxis will not accept credit card payments. Customers should notify the attendant if they plan to use a credit card for payment.

On Demand Sedan & Limousine:
ODS Limousine is a personalized and professional chauffeur service that is dedicated to making your stay in Las Vegas memorable. ODS is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Las Vegas area since 1960. Recommended by The Palazzo, reservations may be made by calling 1-702-876-2222.

Weather and What to Wear:
April weather is one of the most ideal times to visit Las Vegas with daytime highs of 78 degrees and lows in the evenings around 51 degrees.  Las Vegas has very little rainfall during the month of April, so expect bright blue skies!  Casual business attire, suitable to a warm climate, is recommended for all business sessions.  Attire for Wednesday night’s Welcome Reception is “smart” casual, the event will take place outdoors, so dress accordingly. Friday evening and Saturday morning’s Contact Table Program will be business casual, to allow members the opportunity to sport their company logo golf shirts paired with business slacks. Business attire is advised for Thursday night’s Hospitality Suites. Saturday’s lunch will commence immediately following the Contact Table Program.  Outdoor activities are abundant, so pack accordingly and bring your bathing suits, shorts, t-shirts and comfortable shoes along with a pair of long pants and a jacket for those cooler nights.

General Information

Convention Registration

Register on-line HERE (opens December 6 at 12:00 noon US Eastern Time)

Early Registration Discount Deadline: February 10, 2012
Register by February 10, 2012 to take advantage of the discounted registration fee, and to guarantee your company’s listing in the Official Convention program and the Preliminary Registration Roster, which will be available on the web and updated every Wednesday evening beginning on February 23, 2012.

Mail-In Registration Deadline: March 15, 2012
After this date, fax your registration form to NAHAD at (410) 263-1659 and pay the Late Registration Fee of $ 715.00.

Mail all Meeting Registrations and payment (not Hotel reservations) to: NAHAD, 105 Eastern Avenue, Suite 104, Annapolis, MD 21403-3300.  Make all checks payable to NAHAD.

Registration and Cancellation Policies

In order to obtain a refund for convention registration fees or golf, written notice of cancellation is required, to be received at the NAHAD office, by the dates noted below:

By February 10, 2012 - for Full Refund
By March 15, 2012 - for 50% Refund
After March 15, 2012 - No Refund

Tour Cancellation Policy

All tours are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met.  Registrants will receive notification, if possible, and full refund if tour is cancelled by NAHAD.  Refunds will be issued by May 16, 2012.

If a member wishes to cancel a tour registration, written notification must be received by the NAHAD office no later than February 10, 2012, for full refund. Each tour has minimums and restrictions, which may require pre-payment by NAHAD. After February 10, please contact the NAHAD Registrar to inquire about partial refund. No Tour Refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after March 15, 2012.

Admittance to convention activities will be by badge. Non-
registered attendees, guests or spouses will not receive a badge. Optional tours and recreational activities are only open to
registered attendees.

The convention is open to members of NAHAD only. If you wish to be apart of the 2012 NAHAD Annaul Convention please visit our Join NAHAD page.