Accommodations and Travel
The AACR has recently been notified that some conference registrants are being solicited by an unauthorized company trying to obtain credit card information by phone and email to secure housing accommodations at this conference. All information regarding travel and housing accommodations is available on this webpage. The AACR will not contact you by phone or email requesting credit card information. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Accommodations
The AACR has contracted with the JW Marriott to offer reduced room rates for attendees at this conference. A reduced conference rate of $329.00 for standard rooms per night is available to conference attendees until Friday, January 31, 2025. The hotel will accept reservations at the reduced conference rate on a space-available basis until the cut-off date. Reservations may be made online or by calling 1-877-622-3056 and requesting the rate for AACR IO: Discovery and Innovation in Cancer Immunology: Revolutionizing Treatment through Immunotherapy. Reservations made after this date will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at the nearest available rate. Applied to the room charge will be state and local taxes, currently 16% plus a $0.75 CA tourism Fee per room per night. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking. Cancellations will be accepted at no charge more than 72 hours in advance of arrival. Note that check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Travel to Los Angeles, California
The closest major airport to the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is located approximately 17 miles/27 km (20 minutes) from the hotel. The AACR has chosen Corporate Traveler (CT) as its exclusive travel management partner. Our dedicated Travel Manager at CT will offer personalized service and travel expertise to help travelers secure the most cost-effective and time-efficient itineraries. As a division of the leading global agency Flight Centre Travel Group, CT has access to a variety of exclusive international fares, and travelers will have access to an in-house team of skilled emergency support agents, available 24/7 from anywhere in the world, at no extra cost. Attendees will still be able to earn mileage credit for their frequent flyer programs.
- Please email your initial travel requests to our dedicated Travel Manager, Samantha Baron
- Include your: Name (per your travel ID), Date of Birth, Preferred Departure/Arrival Airport, name of the AACR meeting you are booking travel for, Travel Dates, and any Additional Preferences (such as seating, timing, etc.)
- Samantha will research the best flight options and provide several choices that fit your needs
- A one-time minimal transaction fee of $35 will be clearly listed along with flight pricing
- For your security, CT will require a signed credit-card-authorization-form before they can process payment for your flight
AACR’s CT office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
A variety of ground transportation options is available upon arrival, including taxi service, private car service, Uber, car rentals, and shared shuttles. Taxi service between the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live is approximately $45 one way, plus gratuity. Please see more information on shuttles and taxi service.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Researchers from more than 50 different countries around the world regularly participate in AACR meetings and conferences. The Association encourages and appreciates the contributions of international researchers at our programs. If you plan to attend this AACR conference, please contact the American Consulate in your country to review the current regulations for travel to the United States. Obtaining the proper documentation may take several weeks or months, depending on your location, so we encourage you to contact the consulate as soon as possible if you are considering attending this conference. Information is also available on the U.S. Department of State website.