Noria has made arrangements for Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World, and Lean Manufacturing attendees to receive discounted room rates at the Drury Inn & Suites and the Hampton Inn & Suites, both within walking distance of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. You can take advantage of these rates by booking your room(s) directly with the hotels and using the group or meeting names Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World, Lean Manufacturing and/or Noria Corporation at the time of reservation. Availability is limited.
Drury Inn & Suites
88 East Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
614 221-7008
Single to Quad Occupancy: $119
Rate Expires April 27, 2006
Hampton Inn & Suites
501 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-559-2000
Single and Double Occupancy: $113
Triple and Quad Occupancy: $123
Rate Expires April 30, 2006
The Hyatt Regency Columbus and Crown Plaza Hotel's are sold out.
*All room rates exclusive of state and local taxes (currently 16.75%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the time of the meeting. Hotel tax rates are subject to change without notice.
Reservation methods for Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World and Lean Manufacturing are:
- Call your choice of above hotels directly.
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When placing reservations by phone, be sure to provide the group name (Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World, Lean Manufacturing, or Noria Corporation).
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The hotel will only accept reservations at the discounted group rate until the rate expires.
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All confirmations will be sent from the hotel to the individual indicated on the reservation.
- Make all changes or cancellations directly with the hotel.
American Airlines and Continental Airlines are offering discounted fares for attendees of the Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World, and Lean Manufacturing Conferences and Exhibition. Some restrictions may apply for airline tickets, and discounts may not be available on all fares.

For reservations and ticketing information, call American’s Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and reference Authorization Number: A2356AJ. Discount fares are valid for round-trip travel on American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection from anywhere in the United States and Canada to Columbus . Valid group travel dates are May 13-21, 2006 .

For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental’s MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 and refer to the Z Code and Agreement Code noted below. Outside of the United States , please call your local Continental Airlines Reservation Office. You may also book online at www.continental.com. Valid group travel dates are May 11-23, 2006 . Enter the Z Code and Agreement Code in the Offer Code Box when searching for flights: Z Code: ZRNQ; Agreement Code: UJJSRY.

Discounted group car rental rates are available from May 9 to May 25, 2006 . Reservations may be made by calling AVIS directly at 1-800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com. Be sure to reference or use AWD Number J907635 for group rates.
Arriving By Air
The Port Columbus International Airport (port-columbus.com) is located approximately 15 minutes east of the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. A number of ground transportation options are available for attendees:
- Taxi service is available from the ground transportation area of the terminal on a 24-hour basis. The approximate fare into downtown Columbus is $22.
- A number of shuttle and limousine companies provide service from Port Columbus into downtown. Shuttles operate approximately every 20 minutes.
Arriving By Automobile
Two major interstates intersect near downtown; I-70 (east-west) and I-71 (north-south). I-670 connects the airport to downtown, and I-270 circles the city. The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located at 400 N. High Street. |