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American Traffic Safety Services Association
45
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ANNUAL
CONVENTION & TRAFFIC EXPO
Things to do in Tampa
Spouses looking for something to do, or families
planning a vacation after ATSSA’s Annual
Convention & Traffic Expo, will find Tampa offers
a variety of activities. Pre- or post-convention,
attendees can take in the culture of Ybor City,
one of the oldest cities in Florida filled with
centuries of native history. Outdoor enthusiasts
can enjoy Tampa Bay’s Hillsborough River,
which runs through downtown.
Sports lovers will be in the home of a variety
of teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Rays
and the New York Yankees (the team holds
spring training in Tampa each year).
The rides at Busch Gardens Tampa are ready to
excite, and Tampa’s world-famous Lowry Park
Zoo features wild creatures from every continent.
Find out what’s happening underwater at the
Florida Aquarium. Visit Tampa’s Seminole Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino, the sixth largest casino in
the world. There’s so much more to do and see
in Tampa, that attendees at ATSSA’s Annual
Convention & Traffic Expo will want to extend the
business trip into a vacation.
To find out more about Tampa, contact the
Tampa Convention Center at (813) 274-8423,
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Hotels in Tampa Provide Luxury
and Convenience for Attendees at ATSSA’s
45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is the headquarter hotel for ATSSA’s
45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Tampa, Fla., February 6–10, 2015. Located steps
away from the Tampa Convention Center, the hotel offers 719 guest rooms, a newly revitalized
lobby and waterfront patio. The water views and marina add to the hotel’s ambience and
provide the perfect setting to relax after business.
The Westin Tampa Bay
The Westin Tampa Bay, a waterfront property featuring four-star amenities, is a AAA Four
Diamond Hotel with 244 guest rooms and suites. Guests can dine at the property’s waterfront
restaurant, AQUA, that has a water-encased, walk-in wine cellar and open kitchen. The hotel
offers an indoor pool, massage treatments, spa, complimentary Westin Workout Fitness Studio
and a sunning beach. Dogs weighing 45 pounds or less are accepted with no deposit required.
Hilton Tampa Downtown
Hilton Tampa Downtown boasts 520 guest rooms that include a spacious work area and
elegant bathrooms. Guests can unwind on the rooftop sundeck, enjoy a dip in the outdoor
whirlpool, work out at the complimentary, 24-hour fitness center and swim in the heated,
outdoor pool. The 211 Lounge is the perfect place to network over beverages and dinner.
Embassy Suites Tampa – Downtown Convention Center
Connected by a sky-bridge to the Tampa Convention Center, the Embassy Suites Tampa –
Downtown Convention Center is an all-suite hotel. The lobby atrium is inviting, and the
two-room suites are comfortable with a separate living room, spacious bathroom and
signature amenities. The property offers a complimentary, 24-hour fitness center, business
center, pool, outdoor deck and a choice of dining options.
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Early Registration and Housing Encouraged
for the 45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo
Registration and housing is open for ATSSA’s 45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Online
registration must be completed by January 5, 2015, and, after that day attendees must register onsite.
It is strongly encouraged to register early. Attendees must reserve hotel rooms within the ATSSA room
block first in order to receive the discounted registration rate. For those individuals who choose not to
reserve rooms within the ATSSA room block, discounts will not apply.
Once hotel booking has been completed, an emailed confirmation will be sent immediately with the
Attendee ID number, which is required to receive the discounted registration rate.
RHS is ATSSA’s official housing company and the only company that can guarantee reservations
in Tampa for the Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. In order for ATSSA to fulfill its contracts with
the local hotels, keep its commitment to the City of Tampa and help ensure the annual convention
now and in the future is successful, reservations must be made in the ATSSA room block.
Please note that as an ATSSA member, you may be contacted by outside housing companies to secure
hotel reservations for the 45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. These companies are NOT affiliated
with, or working in partnership with, ATSSA. Reservations made through these companies for the meeting
cannot be guaranteed. RHS is ATSSA’s official housing company, and the only company that can
guarantee reservations in Tampa.
Room blocks are filling up quickly, so make reservations soon. The cut-off date to secure housing is
December 29, 2014. If you are unable to secure your requested dates, call (903) 786-6008 for assistance.
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