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Hotel

The Venetian & Palazzo Resorts
Las Vegas, Nevada

Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of these all-suite Las Vegas hotels which will be headquarters for BbWorld and DevCon 2013. The resorts are located along the legendary Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, and just four miles to McCarran International Airport (LAS).

Meeting space for BbWorld and DevCon 2013 is conveniently located adjacent to both hotels in the Venetian Congress Center. And after you’ve completed the day’s business, you will find ample relaxation and diversion since James Beard Award-winning chefs, Broadway-caliber shows, and the finest retailers from around the globe are all a part of your experience at The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Accommodations

The Venetian Hotel and the Palazzo Hotel are both all-suite hotels. Each suite has one bedroom, with a choice of one king bed (Luxury Suite) or two queen beds (Bella Suite), and a sunken living room area. Standard suites boast an average of 720 square feet featuring in-suite amenities such as HD TVs, CD player/alarm clock, clothes iron/board, hair dryer, individual climate controls, dual-line phones, in-suite safe, personal printer/scanner/copier and high-speed internet access (wired/wireless).

Please note that The Venetian and The Palazzo Hotels each have separate front desks for guest check in. Once you arrive in Las Vegas be sure to double check your Hotel Confirmation and transfer to the correct hotel’s front lobby for check-in. The hotels are located next door to each other however like most things in Las Vegas it’s a further walk than it appears!

Group Rate

The BbWorld and DevCon group rate is $189.00 per suite, per night plus 12% local taxes (taxes subject to change), for single or double occupancy. (Blackboard has negotiated complimentary in-suite internet access for BbWorld and DevCon attendees.)

At check-in, you will be offered to add an optional resort fee of $15.00 plus tax nightly. If you choose to opt into this service you will receive the following: access to Canyon Ranch Fitness Center for two (2) adults, unlimited local and toll free calls, daily newspaper per suite from Hotel’s designated retail stores, boarding pass printing, one (1) regular coffee or tea voucher at Café Presse and a two-for-one well drink voucher redeemable at any Venetian/Palazzo owned bars (must be 21 or older and Management reserves all rights).

Suite Reservation Terms & Conditions

• Choice of the Venetian Hotel or the Palazzo Hotel is subject to availability at the time of booking and confirming your suite. All reservations are confirmed on a space available basis.
• Due to the unique nature of the Hotels, suite location, bed type and other special requests may not be available at time of check-in.
• Deposit: Reservations require a deposit equivalent to the first night’s suite rate and tax. Taxes are currently 12%. The credit card used for this deposit will be charged immediately upon reserving a suite. The deposit is refundable if you cancel at least fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival date.
• Confirmation: Once you submit your reservation, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with the charges to appear on your credit card (please use this confirmation as a receipt to submit credit card charges). If you do not receive this e-mail within 24 hours (be sure to check your spam and junk mail folders), please notify The Venetian & Palazzo Reservations at 888-283-6423 or 702-414-4100.
• Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to honor your reservation with the hotel, please cancel at least fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival date or your first night’s suite and tax will be retained. Please call The Venetian & Palazzo Reservations at 888-283-6423 or 702-414-4100 to cancel.
• Early Departure Fee: Please reconfirm your check-out date with the Hotel’s front desk upon check-in. If you choose to leave earlier than your confirmed check-out date, you will be charged an early departure fee of $75.00 plus applicable tax.
• Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am.
• Group rate is based on single/double occupancy; each additional adult is $35.00+ per night. Children 12 years of age and younger are free when occupying the same suite as their parents.
• The maximum number of persons allowed in a suite is four (4) per fire code regulations.
• At check-in a credit card is required. An authorization amount of $150 per day will be made so that charges to the suite can be made and the phone turned on for external calling. Any unused portion will be credited at check out. If a credit card is not available, a one-time $100.00 deposit by cash or debit card will be charged and is fully refundable at the end of the stay. The one-time charge will not allow for charges to be made to the suite.

3 Quick & Easy Ways to Make Your Hotel Reservation

1. During Meeting Registration – Once you’ve completed your meeting registration the hotel link will appear on your meeting confirmation. Click on this link and all your contact info will be transferred to the hotel web site. Choose your dates, desired suite type and enter payment information to complete your hotel reservation.
2. Click on the Reservation Button Below - This button takes you directly to the BbWorld and DevCon Hotel Reservation site where you may reserve a suite.
3. Call The Venetian & Palazzo Reservations at 888-283-6423 or 702-414-4100. Be sure to indicate you are with the Blackboard / BbWorld group so you get the preferred group rate.

Additional Payment Options (company check or using a credit card other than yours)

Company Check: If you are paying via company check, please follow the below steps:

1. Print out this Check Calculation Form (PDF).
2. Book your reservation online or via phone per the instructions above. If booking online, select “Non Credit Card” under the Payment Method options.
3. Fill out the form completely and mail to the hotel with the company check, using the address provided on the form.
4. Form with check must be received by the hotel no later than Friday, June 7, 2013. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if the check is not received by this date.

Credit Card Other than Yours: If you are paying using a credit card other than your own (such as a department credit card), please follow the below steps:

1. Print out this Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF).
2. Book your reservation online or via phone per the instructions above. If booking online, select “Non Credit Card” under the Payment Method options.
3. Fill out the form completely and either fax or mail to the hotel; details provided on the form.
4. Authorization forms must be received by the hotel no later than Friday, June 7, 2013. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if the form is not received by this date.
5. Attendees should bring a copy of the completed form (with card holders signature) on-site for reference in case there are any questions at hotel check-in.

Make a reservation at the Venetian & Palazzo Resorts

If you have questions call:

• The Venetian & Palazzo Reservations at 888-283-6423 or 702-414-4100.
• Or if you need special assistance please contact Blackboard Event Headquarters at BbWorld@eim-inc.com or 1-888-839-8523, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm ET.