Airline Discount
NIRI has partnered with Alaska Airlines for a 7% discount off the lowest applicable roundtrip fare. To receive the discount book online at www.alaskaair.com and use promotion code ECMG793. You also may receive the discount by calling Alaska Airlines Group Desk at (800) 445-5535. However, book online to avoid a ticketing charge of $15.

Travel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to downtown Seattle
Taxicabs are available for transportation into Seattle from the airport, as well as shared and public transportation. Additionally, several types of transportation are available to get you around the city. The NIRI Conference Hotels are approximately 15 miles (22 minutes) from SEA.

• King County Metro Transit
  Public transportain information, including buses, water taxis and streetcars.
• Link Light Rail System
  The station is connected to the fourth floor of the SEA Garage. The light rail downtown stop (Westlake Station) is under Nordstrom’s on Pine Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. The stop is one block walk from the Grand Hyatt and 2 blocks from the Sheraton Seattle. The light rail service runs 5:00am to 1:00am on Monday through Saturday and 6:00am to midnight on Sundays. Fare from SEA to Downtown is $2.50.
• Seattle Monorail
  The monorail connects downtown Seattle with Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project and other Seattle landmarks.
• Shuttle Express
  Shuttle Express and The Downtown Airporter offer shared van service for airport pick up and drop off in Seattle. Reserve both ways to take advantage of the round trip discount! National Investor Relations attendees will also save 10% on private, exclusive services such as sedans, SUVs, limos, vans, and mini-coaches. Enter in code “NIRI”, or use this direct link: http://shuttleexpress.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NIRI&LOGON=GO
• Sound Transit
  Rail service information for regional train service.
• Driving Directions to the Washington State Convention Center

Places to Go, Sights to See and Things to Do
Looking for some great ideas to fill up your time while in Seattle? The Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau has put together a handy pocket guide filled with best places to go, things to do and exciting sights to see. View area maps, tourism tips, find restaurants and more.

• Visit Seattle www.visitseattle.org
• Tour Options www.niri.org/touroption 

There is also a Visitor Information Center located inside the lobby of the Washington State Convention Center. Staff members are available to answer travel questions, provide directions and public transportation information, assist with itineraries, and make recommendations on dining, nightlife, sightseeing, and cultural options, as well as make complimentary dining reservations. The desk also provides maps and travel guides. The desk will be open during business hours.