Weather. See 1-5 day or 6-10 day weather forecast. Expect sunny weather and temperatures of 75F/23C during daytime and 50F/10C during nights. A hat and sun screen are recommended. When traveling towards the Grand Canyon, temperatures will be 20F/10C lower and windy (watch your hat).

Transportation from Airport. To reach the Marriott Suites in Old Town Scottsdale, please, use a taxi (US$27 including tip). Please exit on the North sides of Terminals 3 and 4 to take the taxi. Many taxis accept credit cards.

Click for a map from PHX Sky Harbor airport to Scottsdale Marriott Suites hotel in Old town, Scottsdale. The AmeriSuites hotel is across the street from the Marriott hotel. The Days Inn hotel is 0.8 mile North on Scottsdale Road.

Car Rental Discounts for IGS2003 participants. Special convention discounts are available through Enterprise Rent-a-Car (www.enterprise.com). These convention rates are typically 20 to 30% lower than our competitors. To make reservations at our office that services the Old Town Scottsdale hotels at which you will be staying call 1-800-826-1853 x5014 or 480-429-9130 or fill out an online request form at www.enterprise.com.

Advanced reservations are recommended. Mention code 50E0530 for your guaranteed discount. There is no charge for cancellation of reservations prior to 24 hours of reservation date/time. Vehicles of all sizes are available for quick delivery to the hotel. You can also request for pick up from the hotel to the nearest rental car location while you fill out the online form or when you call.

Driving directions to anywhere in USA. Yahoo maps

Currency. To perform a currency conversion you can use www.oanda.com/convert/classic or www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml

Electric Power. 120V at 60 Hz via plugs as used in North and South America, Japan, and many Caribbean islands. You need a US$3-adapter if your equipment is from other countries. If your equipment does not accept this voltage you will need a US$30 transformer with sufficient continuous power. All Suites have a hair dryer, ironing board, coffee maker, alarm clock, fridge, tv, telephone, fast internet connection at cost.

Special dates. Halloween on October 31st -- All about Halloween!!!

Visa. If you require a letter of invitation to obtain a visum to enter USA, please, e-mail igs2003@graphonomics.org. International participants are recommended to review the following websites for important timelines and information concerning VISA applications for entry in the U.S: U.S. State Department: Non-immigrant visas and National Academy: Traveling to US

Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (www.phoenix.gov/AVIATION) is served by more than 20 airlines. See Flights & Airlines for your favorite airline.

Shopping for Low-Cost Airline Tickets.

Search Engines: www.expedia.com, www.travelocity.com (with lowest-cost travel dates), www.orbitz.com, www.sidestep.com

www.flywithme.travelogia.com offers also downloadable PC software (10 Mb). Click free BoardingPass. The software searches 40 web sites for the lowest air fares to/from all neighboring airports.

Discounters: www.cheaptickets.com, www.hotwire.com, Delta Airlines low-fare site: www.flysong.com

US: Southwest: Click 'n' save, AmericaWest: Specials, Delta Air: Special Offers

Europe: Delta Air: Fall into Europe Sale , American Airlines: Europe savings, United Airways: Fall European Escapes, Northwest Airlines: Fall sale to Europe, British Airways, EuropebyAir.com

Other: Air Canada: Specials, Continental Air: Specials, Database of airlines around the globe

Lowest Air Fare Examples

(For International flights, check price when arriving on Saturday or earlier and stay for US$99/day at the conference hotel):

o Amsterdam, NL <US$614 (Continental, Delta, United, USAirways)

o Boston, US US$205-US$363 (USAirways, SouthWest: from Providence, American, NorthWest, Continental, ATA, AmericaWest*: non-stop)

o London, UK <US$585 (American, USAirways, Continental, Delta, United: non-stop)

o Melbourne, AU US$1446-$1751(American, AmericaWest*, Quantas, United)

o Montreal, CA <US$288-372 (Delta, American, NorthWest, USAirways, Continental)

o Mumbai, IN US$1300-$1700(Air India, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Singapore)

o Hong Hong <US$1359 (Asiana, United, Eva Airways)

o Paris, FR <US$562 (Delta, American, United)

o Seoul, KR US$1038-$1311 (United, AmericaWest*)

o Tokyo, JP <US$690 (United, NorthWest)

*AmericaWest Discount for IGS2003 participants. AmericaWest (www.AmericaWest.com) is offering a discount of up to 10% on airfare (See route map) especially if booked 60 days in advance and using the Convention and Meeting Services (CAMS) Code. (1) Use your CAMS Code at the web site in the eCertificate area of the home or (Air Schedules and Reservation Pages). Enter AP4061T if purchasing your tickets 60 days in advance and AP4061 if less than 60 days in advance. (2) Call the America West Group & Specialty Travel Department directly at 800-548-7575 Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm (any time zone in continental U.S.) and reference your CAMS Code 4061. (3) Contact your preferred travel agent and reference your CAMS Code 4061.

*Southwest Airlines Event Discount Fares. Southwest Airlines offers up to 10% off most fares for air travel to and from the event, with the convenience of Ticketless travel!. To qualify, call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 1-800-433-5368 and reference the assigned ID code (U0310). Reservations Sales Agents are available 7.00 am -8.00 pm Monday-Friday, or 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Saturday and Sunday, Central Standard Time. You may make reservations 4-6 months prior to travel up to one hour prior to flight.

If you need further information, please e-mail igs2003@graphonomics.org