Conference Location
The conference will take place Friday, March 12, 2010 to Sunday, March 14, 2010 at University of Houston-Downtown in Houston's central downtown district. Downtown Houston is a convenient location to many restaurants and shopping areas.
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Accomodations
Click the following link to book a room at Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center with the IOOB group:
Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center
About Houston
The conference dates coincide with the Spring Break of many universities with I/O or OB programs. Thus, conference participants can extend their stay and take advantage of the warm, sunny weather in Houston with a visit to NASA's world famous Johnson Space Center, the breezy beaches of Galveston, or the historic landmarks of the Texas Revolution such as the San Jacinto Battleground.
Downtown Houston is perhaps best know for its grand Theatre District, the largest theatre district in Texas and second largest in the nation, second only to New York’s Broadway. The Theatre District houses Houston’s award-winning performance organizations including the symphony, opera, theatre, and ballet companies. This area also houses Houston’s Bayou Place, an area featuring the Downtown Aquarium, Slick Willie’s Family Pool Hall, the Hard Rock Café, the Mingalone Bar & Grill, the Angelika Film Center, and a concert venue. On the southeast side of downtown is where you will find the home of the Houston Astros in Minute Maid Park. Additionally, Houston’s Downtown is famous for its underground tunnels filled with a maze of shops, restaurants and corridors below street level. Finally, Houston’s Museum District is home to eighteen museums ranging from art and photography to history, medicine, and even an outdoor zoo.
The Galleria is only seven miles from downtown Houston, and offers a convenient location to many restaurants and shopping areas. Conference participants can rent a car and visit these magnificent places either before or after the conference.
Find more information about Houston on UH.edu's Destination Houston pages.
Transportation
Houston is serviced by two major airports. The George Bush International Airport (IAH) is approximately 40 minutes from downtown and the Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is only seven miles from the central business district. The Houston Airport System is the fourth largest airport system in the United States and the sixth largest in the world, providing direct flights to and from most cities. Continental Airlines is the major carrier at IAH and Southwest Airlines is the major carrier at HOU, although Delta and other major airlines provide service to both locations as well. The average cost of a round-trip flight to Houston is $300 to $400. However, the best airfares are generally available if you purchase at least 14 days in advance, so make your reservations early! The majority of hotels provide shuttle service to and from airports. Otherwise, the estimated taxi fare (one way) is $25 from HOU and $45 from IAH.