The conference meetings will take place on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso. Official Conference Hotel is the all-new Hilton Garden Inn which sits on the corner of University Avenue and the campus entrance. For reservations, please call (877) 782-9444 (toll free) or make your reservations online at www.hiltongardeninn.com. The conference special rate expires 8/21/2008.

Conference Headquarter Hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn
111 University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-2121 (local)
(877) 782-9444 (toll-free)
www.hiltongardeninn.com

Tax rates for local, state and federal taxes at the time of stay will be applied. Room blocks and conference rates at the above hotels are good to August 21, 2008. After that time, reservations will be accepted based upon hotel availability at the best available rate. All changes and/or cancellations are to be made directly with the hotel. When making your reservations, please be sure to mention UTEP’s Hispanic Advertising Conference special rates:

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LIST
Registrations received prior to September 11, 2008 will have their names included in the conference registration list distributed to all conference sponsors.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES - OFFICIAL CONFERENCE AIRLINE

Southwest Airlines is the official conference airline for the second consecutive year and offers both direct and connecting flights to and from El Paso on a daily basis. We encourage you to book your flights early for their traditionally low fares. To make your reservations, please visit www.southwest.com or call (800) 435-9792.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The El Paso International Airport provides taxi, shuttle and limousine service to the hotel. Generally, travel time between the airport and the UTEP campus by taxi or car is 30 minutes. Always allow extra time, though, especially during rush hour.

WEATHER AND ATTIRE
Mid September is one of the most pleasant times of the year in El Paso. The air is crisp and clear, and the sun shines often. Pack light slacks and layered tops for warm afternoons. You will also want to pack a light sweater for the evenings. Business casual attire is generally the norm for sessions, receptions and parties. Remember, meeting room temperatures may be cool and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a light sweater to the conference sessions.

For conference content information contact:
Conference Coordinator:
Carolyn T. Mitchell
Department of Communication
cmitchel@utep.edu
915-747-6292 Direct

To learn more about the Sun City visit www.elpasocvb.com