Net Gazette Newsletter The Official Publication of the Big South Qualifier

March 30, 2009     Volume 5, Issue 4

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See the Amazing Special We Have for You at the Aquarium. What a great deal the Aquarium has offered everyone! Visit the exclusive web site to get special pricing and experience the greatest aquarium in the country.  Luggage Check on Sunday The GWCC has provided luggage check on Sunday for any and all of your bags. You cannot bring your luggage into the hall -- it causes a traffic jam in the halls. So check your bags in the Main Lobby for $2 a bag.  Food tables???? Many of you have asked if you can bring in tables to set up in the lobbies and venue or if we are providing tables for your “meal spreads”. The answer is no. There will be tables inside the halls to eat at as we have many food vendors for you this year Atlanta Link Transportation The Atlanta Link is committed to providing our guests with exceptional customer service. Shuttles run continually from the airport to the hotels from 6am – Midnight, with a 15 minute wait or less. Experience a comfortable relaxing ride being dropped off and picked up directly at the front door of the hotel. Shuttles depart the airport from the South Terminal Baggage Claim (Delta), exit Door S6 and cross out to the middle island. (You may purchase your tickets at this location as well, if not booked in advance, at our regular fare price) Save Time and Money Book Online:  Receive an additional $2.00 off the round trip fare from the airport to your hotel through The Atlanta Link when you purchase your ticket online. To receive the discount and reserve your spot,click here If you are having problems booking online call at 404-524-3400 Option 1 or 2 for assistance with your booking and mention your code: BSV Big South Savings Card Enjoy the Southern Hospitality Savings Card program. Just click on the link above to access the many exclusive offers and discounts available to you as an attendee of the show -- over 40 businesses have participated this year. Print off your discount card and bring with you to Atlanta. Airline Check In at GWCC There will also be a spot for you to check in for your flights in the lobby by Luggage Check. Save time at the airport and see the airline kiosk. Food Service Vendors The Georgia World Congress Center is presenting a great selection of food services in the building. In addition to the regular concessions you are all used to in every convention center, check this out. There will be special “food courts” on the floor in each of the Halls with plenty of tables, plus...... Terraces (sit down restaurant) Starbucks Papa Johns PIzza Baronci’s Wok & Roll Cornucopia Zona Iron BBQ Burger Burger Angelina’s Smoothies Angelina’s Italian Ice Always Sweet Baronci’s Subs Blue Bell Ice Cream Nuts About Georgia Dippin Dots Food Works Vienna MARTA Discount Visit MARTA’s splash page for the Big South and save on your weekend transportation. MARTA DISCOUNT LINK Atlanta CVB Special We Page for Big South.... The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau has set up a special web page with information about Atlanta and things to do for the Big South attendee. Just Click Here to visit the page. Dig Pink Day is Saturday Don’t forget to sign up as a Dig Pink Team. It’s not too late. Just see our web page for more details. And WEAR YOUR PINK on Saturday. Also look for the Wall of Courage by the exhibition courts where you can honor your loved ones who have fought through breast cancer by writing them a special message on the board. Parking at the GWCC Reserve your spot in the closest parking garage ahead of time. Just click here to go to the GWCC special site for Big South and get your spot now You can access the online parking permit order page here. Check 2009 Big South Qualifier. You will have the option of days to purchase permits (Thursday through Sunday). After checking the days, the next page prompts you to Create an Account. Then you can continue on to billing information. Once that is complete, you will have your parking permits can print to submit upon entering the parking deck. www.bigsouth.us