TRAVEL INFORMATION - atigs
TRAVEL INFORMATION There are three airports in the Washington DC area that ATIGS 2018 participants can use as the final flight stop: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) DCA is located just 5 miles south of the convention center. The airport has its own Metrorail station with direct service to downtown D.C.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) IAD sits about 25 miles west of D.C. and is a major hub for international arrivals and departures. The airport is accessible by Metro bus, Metrorail and Washington Flyer coach service.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) BWI lies about 30 miles north of D.C. Amtrak and MARC (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) trains offer easy connections to the airport. The BWI Express Metro bus runs between BWI and the Greenbelt Metrorail station approximately every 40 minutes.
Passengers flying into Dulles (in Virginia) or Baltimore (in Maryland) can get to and from DC via cab, shuttle, Lyft, Uber or rental car. Ronald Reagan National Airport is also serviced by Metrorail on the blue and yellow lines. Lyft Lyft is one of the world's largest transportation network companies with thousands of drivers in Washington DC. Request a ride in the Lyft App, and get picked up by a reliable community driver in minutes. How Lyft works: Request a Ride -- With just one tap, get matched with a friendly, background-checked driver. Get Picked Up -- Track your driver’s ETA in the app. You’ll see their photo so you know who you’re riding with. Get There Fast -- When the ride ends, just pay with your phone. Done! Super shuttle Super Shuttle is a versatile transportation option providing advanced reservation and ondemand transportation. Their friendly drivers and blue vans will deliver you from the airport to Omni Shoreham Hotel without a hitch. Hertz Enjoy up to 15% off and receive double Flying Blue Miles when you rent with Hertz during ATIGS 2018. Train Travel Amtrak offers convenient train travel to Washington, DC or Alexandria, VA. The historic Union Station in downtown Washington is only 3.2 miles and 20 minutes from the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Parking For information regarding parking, please visit the Omni Shoreham Hotel website. Need a ride late night from around Washington DC to your hotel? Use Lyft, Super Shuttle or arrange ATIGS private transportation services.
OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER
We are pleased to partner with Air France & KLM Global Meetings as our Official Carriers for Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS 2018). By Having Air France as our official carrier, all ATIGS participants are entitled to attractive discounts on a wide range of airfares on all Air France and KLM flights worldwide**. Event: AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT GLOBAL SUMMIT (ATIGS) Event ID: 28040AF Valid for travel from 18/06/2018 to 12/07/2018 Event location: Washington, Dc, USA To obtain the Air France Global Meetings participants’ discount: Visit www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com to • • • •
access the preferential fares granted for this event*, make your booking, issue your electronic ticket*, and select your seat**.
If you buy your ticket via AIR FRANCE & KLM Global Meetings website, your electronic ticket will carry a special mention which justifies the application of the preferential fares. Should you prefer to process your reservations and ticket-purchase directly with an Air France and KLM sales outlet, you must keep the electronic ticket which serves to justify the application of the preferential airfares Keep the electronic ticket to justify the special fares with you as you may be asked for it at any point of your journey. Frequent flyer / loyalty programs of Air France and KLM partner airlines are credited with "miles" when Air France or KLM flights are used.
OFFICIAL ALLIANCE NETWORK – PARTNER
We are pleased to have Sky Team as the Official Alliance Network Partner for Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATISG 2018). All participants whose flights cannot connect on Air France and KLM routes in order to benefit from the discounts should use Sky Team to get benefits from over 20 airlines of their choice.
The airlines of Sky Team, your Preferred Alliance for travel, offer exclusive discounts of up to 15% for ATIGS 2018 participants on all Sky Team airlines serving 1,057 destinations in 179 countries with over 16,270 daily flights. Event Name: Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit Event ID: 3305S Travel Validity Dates June 26 2018 - July 08, 2018 To obtain the Sky Team participants’ discount: Visit www.skyteam.com/globalmeetings
and enter the event ID.
As you make your way from country to country and city to city to attend ATIGS 2018, Sky Team is dedicated to help make your journey smoother and more simplified.
CAR RENTAL PROVIDER We are pleased to partner with Hertz as our car rental provider, offering us exclusive worldwide car rental rates for all ATIGS 2018 participants. All participants enjoy up to 15% off and receive double Flying Blue Miles when you rent with Hertz during ATIGS 2018.
To obtain the Hertz discount: Visit, https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/ Event Quote CDP: 763038 1 to 2 day rentals - 600 Award Miles 3 day rentals or longer - 1600 Award Miles Remember to quote your Flying Blue number at time of reservation to receive all Award Miles. With over 8,000 Hertz locations in over 140 countries worldwide Hertz will be waiting to greet you.
OFFICIAL PRIVATE JET PROVIDER
We are pleased to have Private Jet Services Group (PJS Group) as our official provider of private jet services for high-level delegates that will be attending ATIGS 2018 and intend to fly privately to and from the Summit. Private Jet Services Group is one of the largest names in the global aviation marketplace. They solve air travel logistics with dedication and passion, using a proactive approach that personalizes the offering for every client. If you are interested in flying privately during ATIGS 2018, kindly contact Private Jet Services Group to arrange all private travel needs and benefit from the specially negotiated rates offered exclusively to ATIGS 2018 participants. Mention ATIGS 2018 to Private Jet Services representatives. Visit: http://www.pjsgroup.com/
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) IAD sits about 25 miles west of D.C. and is a major hub for international arrivals and departures. The airport is accessible by Metro bus, Metrorail and Washington Flyer coach service.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) BWI lies about 30 miles north of D.C. Amtrak and MARC (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) trains offer easy connections to the airport. The BWI Express Metro bus runs between BWI and the Greenbelt Metrorail station approximately every 40 minutes.
Passengers flying into Dulles (in Virginia) or Baltimore (in Maryland) can get to and from DC via cab, shuttle, Lyft, Uber or rental car. Ronald Reagan National Airport is also serviced by Metrorail on the blue and yellow lines. Lyft Lyft is one of the world's largest transportation network companies with thousands of drivers in Washington DC. Request a ride in the Lyft App, and get picked up by a reliable community driver in minutes. How Lyft works: Request a Ride -- With just one tap, get matched with a friendly, background-checked driver. Get Picked Up -- Track your driver’s ETA in the app. You’ll see their photo so you know who you’re riding with. Get There Fast -- When the ride ends, just pay with your phone. Done! Super shuttle Super Shuttle is a versatile transportation option providing advanced reservation and ondemand transportation. Their friendly drivers and blue vans will deliver you from the airport to Omni Shoreham Hotel without a hitch. Hertz Enjoy up to 15% off and receive double Flying Blue Miles when you rent with Hertz during ATIGS 2018. Train Travel Amtrak offers convenient train travel to Washington, DC or Alexandria, VA. The historic Union Station in downtown Washington is only 3.2 miles and 20 minutes from the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Parking For information regarding parking, please visit the Omni Shoreham Hotel website. Need a ride late night from around Washington DC to your hotel? Use Lyft, Super Shuttle or arrange ATIGS private transportation services.
OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER
We are pleased to partner with Air France & KLM Global Meetings as our Official Carriers for Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS 2018). By Having Air France as our official carrier, all ATIGS participants are entitled to attractive discounts on a wide range of airfares on all Air France and KLM flights worldwide**. Event: AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT GLOBAL SUMMIT (ATIGS) Event ID: 28040AF Valid for travel from 18/06/2018 to 12/07/2018 Event location: Washington, Dc, USA To obtain the Air France Global Meetings participants’ discount: Visit www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com to • • • •
access the preferential fares granted for this event*, make your booking, issue your electronic ticket*, and select your seat**.
If you buy your ticket via AIR FRANCE & KLM Global Meetings website, your electronic ticket will carry a special mention which justifies the application of the preferential fares. Should you prefer to process your reservations and ticket-purchase directly with an Air France and KLM sales outlet, you must keep the electronic ticket which serves to justify the application of the preferential airfares Keep the electronic ticket to justify the special fares with you as you may be asked for it at any point of your journey. Frequent flyer / loyalty programs of Air France and KLM partner airlines are credited with "miles" when Air France or KLM flights are used.
OFFICIAL ALLIANCE NETWORK – PARTNER
We are pleased to have Sky Team as the Official Alliance Network Partner for Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATISG 2018). All participants whose flights cannot connect on Air France and KLM routes in order to benefit from the discounts should use Sky Team to get benefits from over 20 airlines of their choice.
The airlines of Sky Team, your Preferred Alliance for travel, offer exclusive discounts of up to 15% for ATIGS 2018 participants on all Sky Team airlines serving 1,057 destinations in 179 countries with over 16,270 daily flights. Event Name: Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit Event ID: 3305S Travel Validity Dates June 26 2018 - July 08, 2018 To obtain the Sky Team participants’ discount: Visit www.skyteam.com/globalmeetings
and enter the event ID.
As you make your way from country to country and city to city to attend ATIGS 2018, Sky Team is dedicated to help make your journey smoother and more simplified.
CAR RENTAL PROVIDER We are pleased to partner with Hertz as our car rental provider, offering us exclusive worldwide car rental rates for all ATIGS 2018 participants. All participants enjoy up to 15% off and receive double Flying Blue Miles when you rent with Hertz during ATIGS 2018.
To obtain the Hertz discount: Visit, https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/ Event Quote CDP: 763038 1 to 2 day rentals - 600 Award Miles 3 day rentals or longer - 1600 Award Miles Remember to quote your Flying Blue number at time of reservation to receive all Award Miles. With over 8,000 Hertz locations in over 140 countries worldwide Hertz will be waiting to greet you.
OFFICIAL PRIVATE JET PROVIDER
We are pleased to have Private Jet Services Group (PJS Group) as our official provider of private jet services for high-level delegates that will be attending ATIGS 2018 and intend to fly privately to and from the Summit. Private Jet Services Group is one of the largest names in the global aviation marketplace. They solve air travel logistics with dedication and passion, using a proactive approach that personalizes the offering for every client. If you are interested in flying privately during ATIGS 2018, kindly contact Private Jet Services Group to arrange all private travel needs and benefit from the specially negotiated rates offered exclusively to ATIGS 2018 participants. Mention ATIGS 2018 to Private Jet Services representatives. Visit: http://www.pjsgroup.com/
