AIRPORT PARKING AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS
Seminar of the International Parking Institute
January 22-23, 2004
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Who Should Attend
The topics presented cover areas important to your operations in terms you are familiar with. Other professionals will be on hand to discuss their operations, trends and share ideas/experiences with you. The instructors are recognized experts in their fields who have devoted significant time to providing timely, interesting and informative sessions.
Specifically, "Who Should Attend" for each of the con-current seminars are listed below:
AIRPORT PARKING & GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS:
This seminar is designed specifically for airport parking professionals, ground transportation coordinators, administrators, commercial operators, engineers, consultants, security professionals, and others affiliated with both public and private parking.
The instructors are experts in the field and have worked extensively in these areas. Information vital to your day-to-day operations will be provided in addition to information regarding future trends in the industry. Shoptalk sessions will be available.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING ISSUES, a CAPP SEMINAR:
This seminar is designed specifically for municipal, university and airport parking professionals, engineers, consultants, transportation planners, and other affiliated with parking or transportation, both public and private sector. It is specifically designed to meet the additional challenges placed upon the candidates in the Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) program. CAPP candidates may earn 7.5 points for attending this seminar. Parking professionals who are not CAPP candidates are encouraged to attend and benefit from this seminar format.
Registration includes two days of intensive technical and discussion sessions, all seminar materials, continental breakfasts, a luncheon, an evening reception and the exposition. Delegates at this seminar may earn one point toward their CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATOR OF PUBLIC PARKING (CAPP) application.
Registration Fees
Fees increase after January 9, 2004
Registration should be made in advance and payment should accompany the registration form. If the seminar is canceled for any reason, fees will be refunded. If unable to attend, registrant must notify IPI at least ten days prior to the seminar to receive a refund.
Delegates
IPI Members $250
Non-Members Representing Member Organization $275
Non-Members $350
*Exhibitors
IPI members $400
Non-Members $550
*Exhibitor fee includes one full registration and tabletop or self-contained “pop-up” exhibit space, not to exceed 6 feet in width.
All fees increase +$25 after January 9, 2004
Program
Thursday, January 22
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Coffee Service
Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m.
Welcome, Introduction and Program Notes
9:05 a.m.
What is the Future of Airport Parking?
This comprehensive session will discuss the current and future trends in airport parking. Topics addressed will include: security; amenities, revenue control, valet, automatic license plate recognition and more.
10:00 a.m.
AVI Technology and Airport Parking
More and more airports are installing AVI technology. Learn what’s new, who is installing what technology and where it’s headed. There will also be an update from the smart card/ EPS committee.
11:00 a.m.
TBA
12:00 noon
Exhibits Open
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon
1:30 p.m.
How Do You Remain Competitive
This session is designed to give you some concrete suggestions on how to take advantage and to maintain that competitive edge in today’s parking market. Whether you are an on-site or off-site operation this session is designed to give you ideas on maintaining and increasing your market share at the airport.
3:00 p.m.
Shuttle Diplomacy: Providing Great Service at the Lowest Cost to Your Remote Patrons
With the nation's airlines filling seats like never before, airport parking is bursting at the seams. Remote shuttle parking is a quick, but not always easy, answer to the space demand crunch. This session will explore the pros and cons of implementing a shuttle service and service standards and benchmarks to consider when measuring the effectiveness of performance. Industry statistics, suggested fee ratios, and general expense considerations gathered from a number of public and private airport parking shuttle services will be offered.
6:00 p.m.
Reception
Exhibits Open
Friday, January 23
8:00 a.m.
Registration
Coffee Service
Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m.
Getting the Word Out
Wondering how to inform your customers of rate changes, parking availability, facility closures, etc. This session is designed to help you find creative and effective ways to communicate not only with your regular travelers, but also with those unfamiliar with your operation.
10:30 p.m.
Auditing Your Operation
When there are adequate secondary and sometimes tertiary audits procedures in place you can possible avoid most “scandals” relating to loss of revenue. Learn what you should be doing when it comes to audits and the relative costs of an audit.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break on your own
1:30 p.m.
Tour of International Airport Parking Operations
3:30 p.m.
Adjournment