Miscellaneous 59th Updates
The Reno Hilton is northern Nevada’s most complete convention
hotel, casino, and resort destination. The property offers a wealth
of food, fun, and recreation, all under one roof.
Several restaurants are situated off the main lobby, including
Andiamo’s Italian Restaurant, The Steakhouse, Asiana, Grand
Canyon Buffet, Chevy’s Mexican Restaurant, Lindy’s Authentic
New York Deli, Johnny Rockets, and the Expresso Café. Hotel
entertainment is provided in the Garage Night Club, the Improv
Comedy Club, and the Aspen Lounge. The Hilton Theater features
talent shows and musical extravaganzas. Other popular spots are
the Fun-Quest Family Center, Bumper Cars, and Tumble Town.
Other highlights of the Hilton are two movie theaters, an outdoor
swimming pool, and a shopping mall with more than 25 stores. The
hotel sports a health and tennis club with indoor/outdoor courts,
a climbing wall, a spa, an indoor golf simulator offering 32 championship
courses, a golf driving range, a pro shop, and a 50-lane, 24-hour
bowling center.
Room rates are $85.00 for both single and double occupancy. Additional
guests will be charged $10.00 each per night. The room tax is
currently 12 percent, bringing the room rate to a total of $95.20.
Reservations can be made by calling toll free 800-648-5080, by
dialing 775-789-2129, or through the hotel website, www.renohilton.com
Individuals making reservations must remember to state their affiliation
with the Blinded Veterans Association in order to receive the
negotiated rate.
The Reno Hilton is located just one mile, or five minutes, from
the Reno Airport. A complimentary shuttle runs every 30 minutes
from the airport to the hotel and vice versa.
BVA recommends the following airline carriers:
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: No file number exists for Southwest. Dial
800-435-9792 or purchase tickets on www.southwest.com
A number of Southwest flights land in Reno via Las Vegas. Although
Southwest no longer offers travel contracts for large groups,
the carrier’s rates are presently very competitive and discounts
are frequently available.
AMERICAN AIRLINES: Refer to File #A8084AH. Call for reservations
at 800-433-1790. There is a 5 percent discount on all published
fares. A 10 percent discount off lowest fares will be available
when there is a 60-day advance notice.
AMERICA WEST AIRLINES: Refer to File #AP9189. Call for reservations
at 800-548-7575. The airline offers 5 percent off lowest published
fares and 10 percent off lowest fares with a 60-day notice.
UNITED AIRLINES: Refer to File #524AE. Call for reservations
at 800-521-4041. United offers 5 percent off lowest published
fare and 10 percent off lowest published fare with a seven-day
advance notice. An additional 5 percent discount is applicable
when tickets are issued 30 days prior to travel.
DELTA AIRLINES: Refer to File #203937A. Call for reservations
at 800-241-6760. Convention travelers can receive a 10 percent
discount off lowest published fare and 15 percent off lowest fare
if tickets are purchased 60 days in advance.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES: Refer to File #NM4K6. Call for reservations
at 800-328-1111. Northwest offers 5 percent off lowest published
fare, 10 percent off lowest published fare if ticket is purchased
30 days in advance of scheduled departure, and 15 percent off
lowest published fare if ticket is purchased 30-60 days in advance.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES: Refer to File #ZCodeFBH-UFD83Q. Call for
reservations at 800-468-7022. Continental offers 10 percent off
all fares within the United States. An additional 5 percent discount
is available on tickets issued 60 days in advance.
The other update for the 59th Convention concerns the sweepstakes.
Tickets were mailed to BVA members in mid-February. If each member
purchased just one ticket and made the suggested donation, the
grand prize would amount to more than $25,000. There are six tickets
in each mailing.
The Spring 2004 issue of the Bulletin will update ticket holders
on the size of the prize pool and the corresponding first place
award. Last year, for example, William E. Bettis of San Antonio,
Texas, was awarded approximately $5,300.
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