International Association for Pattern Recognition International Congress December 6 – 14, 2008 Dr. Rangachar Kasturi President Presented by: Dawn Merritt.

International Association for Pattern Recognition

International CongressDecember 6 – 14, 2008

Dr. Rangachar KasturiPresident

Presented by:Dawn Merritt Senior Sales ManagerHyatt Regency TampaTel: (813) 222-4908Fax: (813) [email protected] www.tamparegency.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Tampa

Guestrooms

• Work station with desk & ergonomic chair

• Two, dual line telephones with data port and speaker phone

• Wireless Internet

• In Room Safe

• Coffee Maker

• Iron & Ironing Board

• Hair Dryer

521 Guest Rooms, 18 Suites

Availability & Guestroom Block

December 6 – 14, 2008

DAY Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

DATE 12/6/08 12/7/08 12/8/08 12/9/08 12/10/08 12/11/08 12/12/08 12/13/08

BLOCK 100 450 450 450 450 225 100 50

Room Rates

2004 Rate $114 single / double occupancy with a 2.25% annual escalator

2008 Rate $124.86 single / double occupancy confirmed

Special Considerations

• 1 per 40 complimentary units

• 1 complimentary one-bedroom VIP suite for every 200 rooms occupied at the group rate

• Complimentary Fitness Center

• Outdoor Pool Deck

• Hyatt Business Plan accommodations

• Airport Shuttle Transportation Available

• 2 full service YMCA’s within 1 block

Amenities

• Avanzare Restaurant – featuring the finest traditional dishes of Southern Italy and the Mediterranean

• Avanzare Bar – Enjoy drinks and fun in our atrium lounge

• Coffee Bar – We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee

Hotel Dining

• Hyatt Regency Tampa is only 6.5 miles / 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport

• Our hotel is surrounded by countless restaurant, nightlife and entertainment options!

• Located less than 3 blocks from the Tampa Convention Center

Location

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• 30,000 sq. feet located entirely on one level - close proximity & great flow!

• 14,500 sq. foot Regency Ballroom

• Up to 29 breakouts

• 24 hour business center

• T-1 Ethernet Internet Connection

• On-site audio / visual company

• Meeting Concierge

Meeting Space

Bay Shuttle provides prompt, efficient service by allowing guests to call ahead for a shuttle reservation and through offering an entire fleet of shuttle vehicles for your transportation needs. Round trip airport shuttle service is $20 per person, with advance reservations.

Hyatt Regency Tampa can assist in coordinating VIP limo transfers for your VIP guests. Bay Shuttle can be reached at (866) 259-9929. Taxi Service is available at a flat rate of $20 one way between Tampa International Airport and the Hyatt.

Airport Transportation

Thank You!

We look forward to creating an exceptional experience for the

International Congress in 2008!