General information
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A Passport is Required!
As of June 2009, everyone wishing to enter Canada by air, land and sea is required to produce a passport. Getting your passport is easy, but requires some advanced planning. To ensure you receive your passport in time, be sure to send in your documents at least six weeks prior to your departure date. Full details on attaining or renewing your passport can be found at travel.state.gov/passport.
Note: If you already have a valid passport, make sure to double check the expiration date as it needs to be valid for six-months following your departure.
Please visit the Department of Homeland and Security for the latest travel requirements by land and sea.
For important safety and security information please read the US Department of State’s Country Specific Information on Canada.
For all other information, questions or concerns, including how to change your name on a passport, how to apply for a passport for minors, and how to apply in person, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.
Passport Visas Express.com is a professional expediting company officially recognized and registered with the U.S. Passport Agency, and able to assist you in obtaining your passport in as fast as 24 hours or less! www.passportvisasexpres.com
(Note: There are other expediting services available. This information is shared for informational purposes only and SIOR does not endorse any particular company for such services.)
Airline Information
The main airport serving the Toronto area is the Lester B. Pearson International Airport. It is located about 20 miles from the hotel. The City Centre Airport is located on the Toronto Island and links to the city by shuttle.
Airline Discounts
American Airlines is the official air carrier for the 2009 SIOR Fall World Conference. There are several negotiated discounts available. Please call the American Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790 or confirm via the Web site www.aa.com to make reservations and purchase tickets. Please use Promotion Code 56H9AB. Note that no ticketing fees are charged when tickets are confirmed via the Web site.
Attire
The attire for all conference activities is business casual:
Men: slacks, knit shirt or sports shirt, sweater
Women: pants, sweater, dress or skirt.
Audio Recordings
Most of the
educational sessions will be recorded and available on the SIOR Web site shortly
after the conference.
Badges
Conference educational and networking activities are
open to all registered individuals. Your badge is proof of registration. Please
wear your badge to all conference functions, receptions, and meals.
Continuing Education (CE)
This list will be
updated as approvals are granted from states.
Chapter Table
Visit our hosts from the
Toronto Chapter. They will be available to help orient attendees and make
local restaurant and entertainment recommendations.
Climate
In October, the Toronto area
averages a high of 61°f and a low of 57°f.
Visitors to Toronto in
October should be prepared for a variety of temperatures. Pack clothing that can
be layered.
Exhibit Information
Visit with our
exhibiting companies to see how their products and services will help you work
smarter, not harder!
Click Here to learn about our exhibiting companies, to get information on how your company can exhibit, to view company profiles and to get more exhibiting information.
Exhibitor Raffle
All registered attendees will receive an exhibitor passport in their
registration packet. To be entered into the raffle, visit all participating
exhibitors' booths to have your passport initialed. Winners will be drawn on
Friday, October 30. You must be present to win!
Shuttle Service
TORONTO AIRPORT EXPRESS is an efficient and cost-effective solution for your travel from Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport to the downtown Toronto by motor coach. The cost is approximately $20 CAN one way.
Car Rental Information
If you decide to rent a car, SIOR has negotiated a discount with Avis. To reserve a car, call Avis at 1.800.331.1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount number, Z636431 or to book online please visit www.Avis.com.
Parking
The hotel offers valet parking at a rate of $40.00 CAN per night, including in and out privileges.
Taxi Service
Approximate fare
from the Pearson airport to the Fairmont Royal York is $50 CAN.
Train
The Fairmont Royal York is located directly across from Union Train Station. VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day and connects to the underground subway. Reservation for VIA Rail: 416-366-8411 (phone) 416-956-7698 (fax) or visit www.viarail.com For an AMTRAK schedule of service call: (800) 872-7245.
Click Here to visit the Amtrak Web site.
THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
100 Front St. W
Toronto, Ontario-
Canada
p: (416) 368.2511; f:(416) 368.9040
Please make a special effort to welcome new members and encourage them to participate in all conference activities. New members can be easily identified by their green new member ribbons.
New Member Activities
New Member Orientation and Breakfast – Friday, October 31th, 2009 at
7:00am*
New Member and Young Professionals Reception – Friday, October 30 at 5:45 pm*
*Invitation required – Invitation can be found in your registration welcome packet.
New Member Registrations
New SIOR designees receive one complimentary registration during their first two years of membership. Not sure if you're eligible? Contact Brendan Breen for details (202.449.8234 or bbreen@sior.com).
In order to have your name, photo and conference contact phone number included in the resource booklet, you must register for the conference no later than Friday, October2, 2009.
The SIOR Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to promote and support initiatives that educate, expand and enrich the commercial real estate community.
SIORF is completely dependent on charitable contributions.
Click Here to make a tax-deductible donation or learn more
about the work of the SIOR Foundation.
The SIOR Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Contributions are deductible for federal income, estate, gift tax purposes.
The Young Professionals are hosting several events during the Conference. Do not miss these exciting networking opportunities.
Thursday
6:00 pm: Meet & Greet in Library Bar ($)
Friday
6:00
pm - 7:00 pm: Young Professionals and New Member Reception sponsored by
7:30 pm: Young Professionals Evening Out in Toronto
- Dinner at Jump Cafe - A Big
Bold Bistro serving up North American cuisine
- Cocktails at local bars following dinner
* $50 USD registration includes three course dinner, tax and gratuity at Jump Cafe. Individual is responsible for wine, beer and alcohol tab at Jump Cafe and bars.
($) Individual payment required.
For information, please contact Michael Topp, Director of Membership at 202.449.8216 or mtopp@sior.com.
SIOR
welcomes our members and potential members from around the globe. Special
conference registration rates are available for Internationals (members and
non-members residing outside of North America):
- Free registration for those attending their first SIOR World Conference!
- 50% off the standard registration rate for those who have attended in the
past.
International attendees, plan to attend the following:
- International
Advisory Council - Thursday from 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm.
- International Attendees Afternoon Tea - Friday 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm in the President's Suite
For information,
please contact Michael Topp, Director of Membership at 202.449.8216 or
mtopp@sior.com.
Spouses, Guests & Families
For more information on other things to do while in Toronto, please visit www.seetorontonow.com.
SIOR Marketplace
Put your SIOR network to work for you! Display your marketing brochures on special tables set aside to promote your properties.
Wednesday, October 28 - 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 29 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, October 30- 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 31- 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
It is with the generous support of our sponsors that SIOR is able to provide the highest quality networking and educational programming in the industry.
to learn more about our sponsors and how you can sponsor.
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