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Cost Cutting Corner

Invest in yourself is the theme for AudiologyNOW! but what if you could invest less and earn just as much! AudiologyNOW! Registration Rates remain the same but the number of CEUs has increased with a total of 3.4 CEUs available to earn at AudiologyNOW!

Everyone’s looking to stretch their dollars a bit further this year, so we are doing our best to help you. In this tough economy, here are some ways to make attending AN! more affordable:

Travel Costs

  • Book your flight using one of our airline discounts.
  • Save money on taxis from the airport by sharing a ride ($15 trip to hotels) and then taking advantage of our FREE Saturday Airport shuttle bus service departing from the Convention Center.
  • Want to rent a car? Use your membership to take advantage of a Hertz car rental discount.
  • If time is money then save time (and your back!) by using the BAGS service at the San Diego Convention Center. Allows you to check you bags in at the center (next to the Bag and Coat Check Counter) and then make your way bags free to the airport after a great day at AudiologyNOW!
  • Walk! San Diego is a clean, safe city so why spend money for a cab when you could be getting some exercise and enjoying the nice bay air? It also helps that the hotels and Convention Center are within easy walking distance (15 minutes or less) of hundreds of restaurants, shops and attractions.

Hotel Costs

  • Book your hotel room before January 14, to take advantage of our Early-bird hotel rates. Save as much as $20 per night!
  • Go to the Room Sharing Message Board to find a roommate and cut your hotel cost by 50% or more.
  • Stay in our housing block for the cheapest rates. If you find a cheaper rate at one of our official hotels, let us know!!

Save on Food Expenses

  • Take advantage of our concession coupons! You will receive $15 worth of concession coupons per day that allow you purchase a variety of foods. Why pay for lunch when it is already being provided for you!
  • Stop by the onsite restaurant booth to help you find just what you need at the price point you are looking for – the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau is working with the Academy to bring you restaurant discounts, coupons and “Audiology Week” Pre-Fix menus at a variety of restaurants in the popular Gaslamp district.

Save on Registration Fees

  • Register early to get the discounted registration rates.
  • Students – register as a Student Volunteer and get free registration!
  • New Young Professional Registration Type for those that are Academy members and have been in the field for three years or less.

Save on Other Expenses!

  • Check out our San Diego Microsite for discount tickets for activates in the San Diego area.
  • Cost cutting tips from San Diego on how to save money on visiting the local attractions.
  • Join hotel “frequent guest” clubs for additional perks – for example if you are staying at the Omni or the Hotel Solomar in San Diego and are a member of their frequent guest program (free to join) you will receive free internet service during your stay.
  • You will be receiving some AudiologyNOW! promotional postcards in the mail – don’t throw them out – bring them with you to Celebrate Audiology on Wednesday evening drop them in the raffle box for your chance to win some great San Diego prizes such as tickets to the Zoo, museum passes or even free registration to AudiologyNOW! 2011.

The BEST way to save money on attending?

Register – yes, register! Each week starting in November we will randomly select one registered Academy member and refund their registration fees. All you have to do to participate is register (and cross your fingers!)

What kind of spender are you?

$ave Money Scenarios
Big Spender: A member from Washington, DC didn’t take advantage of any of AudiolgoyNOW! cost saving tips…look what it cost them:

Registration: $470 (advance rate, didn’t use the early registration rate before January 14)
Airfare: $497 (didn’t book using the 5% discount with American Airlines)
Hotel: $750 (for three nights…didn’t book the early bird hotel rate before January 14)
Roundtrip Transportation: $32 (took a taxi alone – didn’t use the free airport shuttle on Saturday)
Total Cost: $1,749; Total Savings: $0

The Saver: A member from Washington, DC used only some of AudiolgoyNOW! cost saving tips:

Registration: $405 (early registration)
Airfare: $472.15 (used the 5% discount from American Airlines
Hotel: $705 (early bird housing rate)
Roundtrip Transportation: $16 (paid for the taxi from the airport to the hotel and then used the free Saturday shuttle service to go back to the airport).
Total Cost: $1,598.15; Total Savings: $150.85

The Super-Saver: a member from Washington, DC used all AudiologyNOW! cost saving tips:

Registration: $405 (early registration)
Airfare: $472.15 (used the 5% discount from American Airlines)
Hotel: $352.50 (split the early bird rate with a colleague they met using the room sharing message board)
Roundtrip Transportation: $16 (paid for the taxi from the airport to the hotel and then used the free Saturday shuttle service to go back to the airport).
Total Cost: $1,245.65; Total Savings: $503.35