The AACD’s official travel provider, Destinations Travel Center (DTC), is a full-service travel agency for the leisure and small business traveler. Providing extremely high-quality and personalized service is DTC’s number one goal. DTC is dedicated to helping you find the flights that meet both your needs and budget. That is why the AACD has partnered with them for our 25th Anniversary AACD Scientific Session … it’s the service you deserve!

DTC and the AACD have negotiated discounted convention air programs with various airlines. The AACD has selected American Airlines, Northwest, and United Airlines to be our official airline carriers.

American Airlines: 5% discount on all flights booked to the 25th Anniversary AACD Scientific Session.

Northwest Airlines: 5% – 7% discount on all flights booked to the 25th Anniversary AACD Scientific Session.

United Airlines: 2% – 15% discount on all flights booked to the 25th Anniversary AACD Scientific Session.

To receive the above discounts and make your airline arrangements, please contact DTC at 800.551.1314 or 402.397.1314. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm CT

Local Transportation

From the Honolulu International Airport, it is just a short ride to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. The AACD does not provide transportation between the airport and contracted hotels. However, there are several options for this 20-minute transfer:

• Taxicab fare is approximately $30 (USD) one-way, plus any driver/porter gratuities you choose to extend.

• Airport shuttles are provided by Aloha V.I.P. Tours, Inc for $30 (USD) roundtrip. An Aloha V.I.P. Tours, Inc representative will meet you at your gate with a placard bearing both your name and the AACD. The representative will then greet you, walk you to baggage claim, assist with collecting your luggage, and then walk you to your shuttle.

Aloha V.I.P. Tours, Inc will greet each member of your party with a complimentary flower lei. To make your transfer arrangements with Aloha V.I.P. Tours, Inc, log on to www.alohavip.com and enter AACD as your promotional code on the right-hand side of the Web site or call DTC at 800.551.1314 and mention the AACD.

On-site Shuttle Information

Daily shuttle services to the Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) will be available to AACD attendees. Conference shuttles will transport attendees staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa to the HCC where most scientific session activities will be held.
Shuttle service will be offered throughout the day and for evening AACD social events.