Conference and Hotel Package
Arrange your conference fees and hotel reservation in one step and with significant savings. The Conference and Hotel Package provides a further discounted rate on lodging for three nights at the Hyatt Regency (Sunday through Tuesday.) All Conference activities are included. This is your best value. The Package also reduces the fee for Sunday Seminars by $100. Additional details are available on the Registration page.
Our Conference Schedule Policy
The General Sessions for the WritersUA Conference begin at 9:00am Monday morning and end at 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon. We pride ourselves on providing hot topics and top speakers through to the final adjournment. Unlike many other conferences, we do not shortchange the last day of the event. If you are able to arrange to stay for the full conference, you will not be disappointed!
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 Hyatt Regency Long Beach
The nineteenth year of the Conference for Software User Assistance takes place in Long Beach, California, at the Hyatt Regency.
Hotel Features
- Conference meeting rooms are within the hotel complex.
- Conveniently located near three airports: LAX, Orange County, and Long Beach.
- Health club, heated outdoor pool, and hot tub in a shoreline setting.
Room Reservations
To make your reservation, you can call the Hyatt at 402-592-6464 or 888-421-1442; or use the Hyatt's online registration form for our group. If you call, ask for the WritersUA rate of $169 per night (plus taxes and applicable fees). Our group rate is valid from Friday, March 11 through Thursday, March 17. It is possible you may find lower rates through online reservation sites.
Contact Information
Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 491-1234
The Hyatt web site
Map and directions to the Hyatt
Map of the Long Beach Area, Centered About the Hotel
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Which Airport to Use?
You can choose from several airports in the Los Angeles area. Your choice depends on where you are coming from, how much you want to pay, and your plans for your stay in Southern California.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):
This is the big one with large number of flights to choose from dozens of cities. Generally the lowest fares are to LAX. Although it's a huge airport, there are eight terminal buildings so the size is not really relevant. Traffic is the main issue for getting to Long Beach. At rush hour it takes about forty-five minutes; off-peak it takes a little bit less. A taxi to the Conference hotel costs about $50 and offers the most flexibility in routes and shortest time. The Super Shuttle to the Conference hotel costs around $25 and will usually go directly to the Long Beach area before stopping at any hotels.
Long Beach Airport (LGB):
This little airport is straight out of the 1950s. The distance from gate to baggage claim to taxi is only about 100 yards total. You'll rarely find long lines for tickets, baggage, or security. And it's just a twenty-minute taxi ride from the airport to the Conference hotel. For West Coast travelers this is usually the airport of choice with frequent flights and good (often cheaper) fares. However, Long Beach has far fewer non-stop flights from/to the other U.S. cities than LAX and the fares can be $100-200 more—you're really paying for convenience.
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA):
This like-new, little utilized airport offers a lot of flights at reasonable prices. It is about a forty-five minute taxi ride, $60, from Long Beach depending on traffic. This airport is an attractive option if you are renting a car and/or plan to visit Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, or heading south to San Diego.
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