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The Magic Is Back What you need to know to plan for a magical World of Asphalt show and convention. |
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by Rick Zettler, Contributing Editor |
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While the northern two-thirds of the United States is just waking up from a long winter’s nap, things will already be heating up in this tropical city. There is so much to do in the Orlando area — Walt Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, and Sea World just to name a few — that delegates won’t have to worry about finding something to do. Rather, you’ll be wondering how to fit it all in. But the hottest ticket in town from March 13-16, 2006, will be World of Asphalt 2006 at the Orange County Convention Center. Two days of conferences dedicated to industry topics like warm-mix asphalt, porous asphalt, and recycling, as well as 35 training sessions covering people, plants, paving, and safety are just the tip of the iceberg. Taking center stage at World of Asphalt 2006 will be the equipment and services displays covering a record 56,000 net square feet of exhibit space and a live demonstration focusing on the best paving practices. Delegates 18 years of age and older registering prior to the February 10, advance registration deadline will be automatically entered into drawings for exclusive Orlando and World of Asphalt prizes. Shuttle service World of Asphalt will provide shuttle service between the Orange County Convention Center and three of the Host Hotels — Rosen Plaza Hotel, Quality Inn Plaza, and Best Western Plaza. Since The Peabody and Rosen Center Hotel are within walking distance of the convention center, no shuttle service will be provided to these hotels. Shuttles will run every 15 to 20 minutes during peak times — the opening and closing of the show — and every 30 minutes during non-peak times. Dates and times for the shuttles are as follows:
What to pack Dig deep into the crates and brush off the golf shirts and shorts, as Orlando’s tropical March weather will give the northern winter survivors a much-needed break from the snow and cold. At most, you’ll need a light jacket with the average nighttime temperatures dipping just below 60 degrees F. Temperatures during World of Asphalt promise to be balmy, with average highs reaching 79-degrees F and lows only 56-degrees F. But beware! Cold snaps have driven temperatures as low as the middle 30s. International delegates World of Asphalt is offering increased onsite support for international attendees. The International Information desk on the show floor will offer multilingual assistance to international attendees who have general questions, need help locating exhibits, want conference information and want to know more about the City of Orlando. There will be a lounge dedicated to international visitors. Additionally, several training sessions and the live demo will also be simultaneously simulcast in Spanish. Go to the World of Asphalt Web site and click on the International Visitors tab for registration and more information. Preview the exhibitors
Finally, here are some Web sites that will help you plan for activities outside of World of Asphalt. One site even offers special World of Asphalt delegate discounts — www.worldofasphalt.com (links to Orlando information sites); www.orlandoinfo.com; and www.orlandoconventionaid.com/directory_view.php?dir_id=102.
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Just as its name implies, World of Asphalt focuses on the asphalt industry. It’s the leading exposition and education resource in North America. If you are an asphalt contractor engaged in paving or rehab/maintenance, asphalt producer, designer or specifier, dealer, manufacturer or governmental official, this is the foremost show to see the latest the industry has to offer.
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Web site: www.worldofasphalt.com Host Hotel information: (click here for hotel info pdf)
A one-night’s deposit is required at the time of booking your hotel room. Changes and/or cancellations should be made through the housing bureau.
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As an added bonus, those 18 years of age and older registering in advance will be automatically entered into a drawing to win exclusive Orlando prizes including theme park passes, restaurant gift certificates, and complimentary seminar ticket.
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Getting there and getting around Plan your trip early and earn extra show discounts from the airlines. Those World of Asphalt delegates purchasing business and first-class tickets at least 60 days in advance of travel will pay less than even the lowest published airfares. That is, if the following discount codes are used:
If you rent a car through the Orlando Convention Aid (link found at the World of Asphalt Web site), you can receive a World of Asphalt show discount if the following code is used: Dollar Rent A Car oi1066 |
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After
a one-year hiatus to make way for last year’s blockbuster ConExpo-Con/Agg
trade show, North America’s premier exhibition and conference for
the latest technologies and equipment dedicated solely to the
asphalt industry returns. This year’s venue is the magical city of
Orlando, Florida. 
Who
will be exhibiting what type of equipment at the show? You can find
out even before traveling to Florida through the
Five hotels will play host to World of
Asphalt show and convention delegates this March. A key date to
remember is Friday, February 10, which is the deadline for housing
and advance registration. Hotel reservations are being coordinated
through the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and can be made by:
Once
again, early planners get the deep discounts. By registering on or
before Friday, February 10, for the show/exhibits, paving
conferences, and training programs. 
