Hotel and Travel:

Hotel | Center’s Winter Golf Classic | Transportation | Weather/Dress

Welcome to Phoenix, Arizona
The beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the excitement of the nation’s fifth largest city await you! For more information on area attractions and travel information, visit www.visitphoenix.com or www.azot.com.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Known throughout the world as the “Jewel of the Desert,” the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa provides a restful oasis of 39 acres covered with lush gardens, glistening swimming pools, and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture. Set in the heart of Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore has been a favorite of celebrities and US presidents throughout its colorful history. Considered one of the most spectacular resorts in the world, the Biltmore features 738 guest accommodations, including 78 one- and two-bedroom villas, eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts, an 18-hole putting course, and a full-service European spa, salon, and fitness center. The adjacent Arizona Biltmore Country Club offers two 18-hole PGA golf courses, The Links and The Adobe.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Reservations: (800) 950-0086
Main Hotel, Guests: (602) 955-6600
Fax: (602) 381-7600

To secure the special room rate of $295 plus tax, single or double occupancy, plus a$16/day resort fee (to cover local calls, long distance access, spa & fitness center admittance, Fashion Park shuttle, morning newspaper, use of the putting course, and high-speed Internet access),reserve your room by January 15,2007. Request the “Center for Healthcare Governance” room block when calling. We encourage you to call early tore serve your accommodations, as the hotel is likely to sell out well before the cut-off date.

Phoenix Winter Golf Classic
The Center’s Winter Golf Classic will take place on Tuesday, after the conclusion of the day’s program. Please see the registration form for more information on pricing and to signup for this fun event. Closest to a designated hole will receive a $500 cash award.

Transportation
United Airlines is the official airline for the Center for Healthcare Governance. US attendees who call United at (800) 521-4041to book reservations and refer to Meeting ID524LN will receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class, or a 10% off mid-week coach fares. No advance purchase is required. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 30 days in advance of travel. Or choose Area Pricing with set airfares prices based on geographical locations.

Discounts apply on all United, United Express, Ted and UA code share flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. Special meeting rates negotiated with Hertz are available by calling (800) 654-2240 from within the US, or (405) 749-4434 from outside the US, and giving the reservationist the meeting number CV# 03AB0003.

Weather/Dress
February’s average temperature is 69/42 degrees. Conference participants are encouraged to dress in business casual attire.