Check here for general information about the 2008 Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN.
Location/Accommodations
The joint NDB/NMPF/UDIA annual meeting will be held at the:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Telephone: 615/889-1000
www.gaylordhotels.com
Experience the charm, energy and excitement of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center. The resort offers nine acres of lush gardens and cascading waterfalls, fine dining, unique shopping outlets and live nightly entertainment. Gaylord Opryland is a non-smoking hotel.
Guest Room Reservations
The guest room rate is $189.00 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes. Premium atrium view rooms are available for $239.00 per night. A daily resort fee of $10.00 per night will be added to the guest room rate.
To make your hotel reservations, call Gaylord Opryland at 615/883-2211 by Wednesday, September 24, 2008, and mention group code N-DMI08 to receive the group rate. Be sure to guarantee your reservation with one night’s deposit.
Hotel reservations can also be made online.
The annual meeting registration website, www.dairyevents.com also includes a direct link to Gaylord Opryland’s reservations website.
After September 24, 2008, reservations will be honored on a “space available” basis. Deposits will be refunded for cancellations made three days prior to the date of arrival. If you change or cancel your hotel reservation, please keep a record of the confirmation or cancellation number. Don’t delay. Please make your reservations now.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Airport Transportation
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center offers shuttle service to/from Nashville’s International Airport, the Wildhorse Saloon/Downtown District, General Jackson and Grand Ole Opry House.
Weather and Attire
Nashville enjoys four distinct but mild seasons. Fall daytime temperatures average 70 degrees with average lows of 50 degrees. A light jacket or coat is handy for cool evening wear. Business attire is appropriate for all meetings, receptions and banquet.
Tourism
Nashville, known as “Music City, USA,” offers nationally recognized attractions and year-round live entertainment. Music City USA’s favorites include the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry House (pictured at right) and the historic Ryman Auditorium. Visit www.visitmusiccity.com for more information.
