Welcome

The National Public Safety Telecommunication Council (NPSTC) will be holding its next Committee Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, following the IWCE Conference.  Please join us in improving public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership.  Together we can create one unified voice for public safety.

Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
Meeting Room S226
Las Vegas, NV  89109
Main: (702) 892-0711
Fax: (702) 892-2824
IWCE Booth: 9075
www.iwceexpo.com

Please also feel free to join our IWCE Panel Discussion, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 am–12:15 pm, in Room #W06

IWCE has an official housing partner, onPeak, they provide reduced hotel rates and travel discounts for your trip to Las Vegas.

OnPeak is the only official housing company associated with IWCE 2012.  In addition, the Las Vegas Hilton offers variable average nightly rates for single/double rooms.  From February 17–20, 2012, the average nightly rate is $69.  From February 21–25, 2012, the average nightly rate is $109.

US Toll Free:  (800) 220-4765

Local:  (312) 527-7300

Fax:  (312) 329-9513

Email:  iwceexpo@onpeakevents.com

Event Website:  www.iwceexpo.com

Below you will find some helpful information about the meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, and area transportation.

The weather in Las Vegas is part of what makes the town a top travel destination.  With more than 300 days of sun every year, weather in Las Vegas is perfect for your business or vacation plans.  The high temperatures during February are generally in the low 60's and the low's are in the lower 40's.

Airport Shuttle – The most economical way to get to your hotel.  Shuttles can cost less than $10 for Strip/Downtown.  Check with your hotel for schedules.  A few companies are listed below:

Ambassador/Ritz: Strip hotels: $7 ($13 round trip); Downtown hotels: $8.50 ($16.00 round trip); Off-Strip hotels: $8 ($14.50 round trip); Walk-up Limousine: $55 & up; Walk-up Sedan: $39 & up, Operates 7 am–midnight, 702-362-6200; Location: Terminal 1 – Outside Baggage Claim Door #11; www.ambassadorlasvegas.com

Bell Trans: Strip hotels: $6.50 ($12 round trip); Downtown hotels: $8 ($15 round trip); Off-Strip hotels: $8 ($15 round trip); Walk-up Limousine: Starting at $48/hour (round trip required); Walk-up Sedan/SUV: Starting at $42/hour; Stretch SUV: Starting at $110/hour; 29-Passenger Coach: Starting at $80/hour, Operates 24 hours, seven days a week, 800-274-RIDE (7433) / 702-385-LIMO (5466); Location: Terminal 1 – Outside Baggage Claim Door #9; www.bell-trans.com

CLS: Strip hotels: $6–$12; Downtown hotels: $8–$16; Walk up limousine service: $55/hour and up; Walk up sedan: $45/hour and up, Operates 24 Hours, 702-740-4050; Location: Terminal 1 – Outside Baggage Claim Door #13; www.clsnevada.com

The Las Vegas Monorail – The Monorail travels from Sahara Ave to the MGM Grand, 7 days per week, from 7 am–2 am, Monday–Thursday, and until 3 am, Friday–Sunday.  Visit website for stop locations and ticket prices.  www.lvmonorail.com

Taxis – Fares start with $3.30 on the meter, and $2.65 is then added for every additional mile.

Invitational Travel pertains to invited travelers who’s travel expenses have been authorized for reimbursement by the Support Office, such as certain speakers, NPSTC member representatives, etc.  If you will be on invitational travel, please complete the following form in addition to the regular registration form:

Approval is required prior to booking ANY travel.  The deadline for requesting reimbursement is January 15, 2012.

Maintain your receipts.  After the meeting you will need to submit the signed expense form, all travel receipts and the trip report to:

Support Office
8191 Southpark Lane, Suite 205
Littleton, Colorado  80120

To help expedite your reimbursement, fax all receipts and the signed expense form to (303) 649-1844.  The fax will then be submitted as a PDF formatted file.  Make sure you have included your trip report (third tab in the trip file), as your reimbursement will not be completed without this report.

To and From Airports:  You must submit receipts for shuttles, taxis, or metro/bus fares.  All expenses require a receipt.  To be mindful of resources, please consider using airport shuttles and other low-cost alternatives to taxis whenever possible.  CAR RENTAL IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

If you have any questions, please contact the Support Office at (866) 807-4755 or at support@npstc.org.

If you have any questions, please contact the Support Office at (866) 807-4755 or at support@npstc.org.