Disaster Recovery Journal

NE W H OTEL!

Venue Information

Hotel Reservations The official conference hotel is:

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
1-800-445-8667

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations by calling 1-800-445-8667. Ask for DRJ’s special room rate. Or reserve your room online. Visit www.drj.com for the direct link to the hotel with DRJ’s special room rate.

Airfare Discount Information American Airlines is DRJ’s official airlines for Fall World 2013. In order to make your reservations, please call 800-433-1790 or you may book online by visiting www.aa.com. Use file #1893BC for the discounted rate on American Airline flights.

Car Rental Discount Information Avis/Budget is DRJ’s official rental car service for Fall World 2013. When you are making reservations, please call 800-331-1600. You can also reserve your car online via the link found at www. drj.com. Use file #U404172 to receive the discounted rate.

Make your reservations early. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and they will fill fast!. Once the block is filled, reservations will be made on a space available basis, with the rate subject to change at the discretion of the hotel.

Conference Attire and Climate The average daytime temperature in San Diego in September is 73 degrees. The suggested dress code for the conference is business casual, which should include a jacket or sweater. Temperatures in the meeting rooms can fluctuate. No shorts or jeans please.

Pre- And Post-Conference Courses Available Onsite Pre-and Post Conference Courses are held before and after the conference so conference attendees can make the most of travel and education budgets. These classes are an excellent way to earn CEU points and gain invaluable one-on-one training. Attendees can learn extra skills, earn a certification and get guidance from industry experts. A sample of past classes include:

Transportation to the Hotel Transportation to the conference hotel is available via several options. Car rental service can be arranged in advance. The Terra Moto transportation shuttle is also available. Reserve your ride online at www.terramoto.net. This green option is very eco-concious and costs $20 one way. Other options include taxi service and the San Diego Super Shuttle, www.supershuttle.com.

;Emergency Operations Center: This workshop covers everything you need to design both the command center and the team that manages the event.

;Overview to the Six Core BCM Competencies: This is an intensive review of the BCM lifecycle as outlined in the BCI’s 6 Core competencies.

;CBRA Seminar: Advanced Program Audit: Learn how to conduct a business continuity program audit. It includes a comprensive audit methodology.

;Certified Crisis Communications Planner: Learn how to prepare the organization for inevitable threats to reputation, execute the crisis communications plan and assess afterwards.