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2016 GULF COAST ASSOCIATION
OF GEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES
ANNUAL CONVENTION


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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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Hosted by CORPUS CHRISTI GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- SEPT. 18-20, 2016

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Accommodations

Hotel accommodations will be along the bayfront at the Omni Hotel within easy walking distance of the convention center and local attractions. Shuttle bus service between the hotel and the American Bank Center will be provided beginning Sunday.

OMNI CORPUS CHRISTI HOTEL
900 NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401
PHONE: (361) 887-1600

RATES: Start at $149 for a Single or Double Deluxe Room

The discount deadline is Friday, August 26, 2016

Omni Corpus Christi

Modern Comforts By The Water ~ Grand Corpus Christi hotel on the Texas coast.

The Omni is an easy walk (just a 1/2 mile) down beautiful Shoreline Boulevard from the American Bank Center. Located in the lively downtown Marina District, Omni Corpus Christi Hotel offers newly renovated rooms with spectacular views of the Corpus Christi bay. The hotel is situated along 131 miles of Texas coast; there are virtually limitless choices for water sports, including year-round sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and some of the world’s best deep-sea fishing. All are just moments away from this spectacular Corpus Christi hotel. Located just 15 minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport.

The convention rate is $149 for single or double deluxe room, $159 for triple occupancy, $169 for quad. Rates do not include applicable taxes. Reservations may be made by calling Omni reservations, 1–800–THE–OMNI, the hotel directly at 1–361–887–1600, or by clicking on the link “Omni Hotel” in the first sentence at the top of the page. Be sure to mention GCAGS/Gulf Coast Association if phoning in your reservation. The discount deadline is Friday, August 26, 2016, after which rooms will be released for general booking. Don’t delay—Reserve now!

See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/corpus-christi/meetings/gulf-coast-association-of-geological-societies


Awards & Accolades

• “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains”–J. D. Power 2015 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

• Omni Corpus Christi Hotel and Republic of Texas Bar & Grill named Best of the Best in the city by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

• The hotel placed among the top hotels in town, and the restaurant also picked up honors in the fine dining category and received the Reader’s Choice Award in the Best Wines category.

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• Non-smoking luxury hotel
• 475 newly renovated guest rooms and suites
• Body N Balance, massage services
• Daniel’s Coiffure, full-service salon
• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Wi-Fi Internet service – complimentary for Select Guest® members


MAPS

Americas Bank Center – Level 1 Map

Americas Bank Center – Level 2 Map

ABC Parking Map

ABC Omni Location Map


DRIVING DIRECTIONS

  • FROM CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 12 MILES/15 MINUTES
    Go east on Highway 44 to 358 North. Turn right onto IH-37 South to Shoreline Boulevard, then right on Shoreline Boulevard. The hotel is located on the right.
  • DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH – VIA I-37 SOUTH
    Take I-37 South. At Exit 1A, turn left onto the ramp. At Exit 1B, keep left and stay on the ramp. Bear right (south) onto North Shoreline Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of North Shoreline Boulevard and Twigg Street.
  • DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH – VIA US-77 SOUTH
    Take US-77 South onto I-37 South. Follow I-37 South to Exit 1A. Turn left onto the ramp. At Exit 1B, keep left and stay on the ramp. Bear right (south) onto North Shoreline Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of North Shoreline Boulevard and Twigg Street.
  • DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH – VIA US-77 NORTH
    Take US-77 North to where the road name changes to Five Points Road. Take the ramp right onto I-37 South. Take I-37 South, and at Exit 1A, turn left onto the ramp. At Exit 1B, keep left and stay on the ramp. Bear right (south) onto North Shoreline Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of North Shoreline Boulevard and Twigg Street.
  • DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST – VIA US-59 EAST
    Take US-59 East to the I-37 access and take the ramp onto I-37. Take I-37 South, and at Exit 1A, turn left onto the ramp. At Exit 1B, keep left and stay on the ramp. Bear right (south) onto North Shoreline Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of North Shoreline Boulevard and Twigg Street.

TRANSPORTATION

  • Shuttle Service: Complimentary scheduled hotel airport shuttle service from 4:30 a.m. – midnight daily. Call from baggage claim area. Approximate 15 – 20 minute wait.
  • Taxi Service: Approximately $25 per person per way

PARKING

  • Guest self-parking ($10 per day with in-and-out privileges)*
  • Valet parking ($18 per night including unlimited access)*

*Rates subject to change


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