U.S. Mexico Sister Cities International Conference
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC), in partnership with the Governor’s Office, will be hosting the 2009 U.S./Mexico Sister Cities International Conference from August 5-9, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel located at 701 East 11th Street. Originated in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower, Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between the United States and international communities. The organization strives to promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development.
The conference attendees will represent over 160 U.S. cities as well as their Sister City counterparts in Mexico. The conference agenda includes discussions keynoted by Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State; Rosalba Ojeda, Consul General of Mexico; Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman; and Art Acevedo, City of Austin Police Chief. The Austin community is invited to attend the conference in full, or register for individual breakout sessions a la carte.
Conference Registration
$175: Early Bird Pricing ends June 30th
$190: Regular Price - Registration closes July 31st
Hotel Registration
$109: Single and Double Occupancy
$129: Triple Rate
$149: Quad Rate
***Rate includes breakfast on a per person basis***
Click here to register for your Hotel Discount!
Getting to the Hotel
Sheraton Austin Hotel
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas, USA 78701
Tel: (512) 404-6902
Fax: (512) 479-6458
Directions
Click here for directions from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to the Sheraton Austin Hotel.
Transportation Options
Around Austin, Inc.: Phone: 512-371-9111, Fax: 512-302-9967
A1 Limousine & Sedan: Larry Jimenez, Phone: (210) 979 – 2922, 1-800-870-2790
Super Shuttle of Austin: For groups- (800) 622-2089
Star Shuttle Inc: Phone: (512) 479-8100
Carey Limousine: Phone: (512) 929-5009
Taxi Service: $20-$25 from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to the Sheraton Austin Hotel
