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Hotel & Travel

This year's conference is being held at the InterContinental Houston. Standing at the gateway to one of the world’s great urban centers, InterContinental Houston is just a block from The Galleria, the city's premier shopping destination, and minutes from the Museum District, the Theatre District and historic Hermann Park. Favored for both business and pleasure travel, the hotel blends cosmopolitan style with decidedly Texas hospitality.

2222 W. Loop-South
Houston, TX 77027
713-627-7600 (Front Desk)

Hotel Reservations

Discounted Room Rates Extended

The InterContinental has extended the discounted room rate for the conference until August 27th. To book a room at the discounted rate, please contact the hotel directly at 1-800-316-8645 and tell them you are with the IntelaTrac User Group Conference.

Hotel Parking

Event day parking: $8
Overnight valet parking: $27
Overnight self-parking: $16

Transportation

Shuttle Service

SuperShuttle offers transportation from both George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airports. Intercontinental - $24 one way. Hobby - $19 one way. Roundtrip discounts are available and reservations may be booked online.

Taxi Cab Service

Cab fare from Intercontinental is approximately $51 and from Hobby it is approximately $46.

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Passport & Visa Information

You may require a passport or visa to enter the U.S. to attend IntelaTrac Xchange '08. Please review the information below and plan accordingly.

Passport

Effective January 8, 2007, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all travelers to and from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda to present a valid passport if traveling by air or by sea to enter or re-enter the United States. Please ensure that you have a valid passport, before registering for IntelaTrac Xchange '08.

Visa

Travel to the U.S. is changing, including new visa requirements, revised entry procedures and longer visa processing times. To assist you in attending Users Group, we are offering information to make the trip easier for you.

1. Invitation Letter - You may request an invitation letter from your Wonderware Account Manager.

This letter will help you in the visa process, which can take several months. Start now to ensure that you have a visa in time. (Please note that this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit Wonderware to assist you in obtaining a visa.  Wonderware does not agree to pay any expenses incurred by you. We cannot send the letter to the Embassy or Consulate for you, nor can Wonderware contact the Embassy or Consulate on your behalf. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to the U.S.)

2. To learn more about the visa process, visit the U.S. Department of State's visa pages. Everyone entering the U.S. must also enroll in the U.S.-VISIT program. This program requires that visitors have their index fingers scanned and a digital photo taken to enhance the security of U.S. citizens and visitors.

Houston Activities

The Galleria
With its stunning architecture, exceptional store mix and distinctive style of entertainment, The Galleria has established itself as the #1 shopping and tourist destination in Houston with over 24 million annual visitors.

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Explore the far reaches of outer space, roam with the dinosaurs, wander through Africa's Serengeti, and marvel at the world's rarest and most beautiful minerals. Discover all this and much more at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the nation's most heavily attended museums.

The Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is one of the largest art museums in America, with more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to the display of art. The collection contains over 55,000 works of art.

Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world.

Downtown Aquarium
This six-acre entertainment complex is a 500,000 gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe.

Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston, the official visitors center for NASA's Johnson Space Center, is the only place on earth where guests can embark on an out-of-this-world journey through human adventures in space.

Kemah Boardwalk
Overlooking Galveston Bay, the Kemah Boardwalk features themed restaurants, retail shops, and amusements for the whole family.

Bayou Bend
Bayou Bend, the magnificent home of Miss Ima Hogg, is the extraordinary legacy of a remarkable woman. Best known for her superb collection of American decorative arts, Miss Hogg was also largely responsible for Bayou Bend's innovative architecture and breathtaking gardens.

Houston Arboretum
Located on the western edge of Memorial Park (4 miles from Downtown Houston), the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world.