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Getting to Houston

There are two major airports that serve Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). They both provide nonstop service to dozens of domestic and international destinations. 10 miles south and IAH approximately 23 miles north of the ADCES23 Annual Meeting Hotels and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Click here for information on the IAH and click here for more information on HOU.

Special Travel Discounts

ADCES is proud to announce its partnerships with the following airline companies. For questions, please contact meetings@adces.org

United Airlines is pleased to offer attendees 2% to 10% discounts on published fares to George Bush Intercontinental Airport between Friday, July 28 and Saturday, August 12, 2023. To take advantage of this discount, you must complete the following steps.
  • Under the Flight tab, click on “Advanced Search.”
  • Under “Upgrades, Certificates, and Promotion Codes” at the bottom of the page and enter ZMRD123411 into the Promotions and Certificates bar. The fares shown will include the discount.

Delta Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists.
  • You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY259. Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists.
  • Click in the Company ID Number box and enter code 99477965 and click Continue.
  • Enter your desired flight information to Houston and click Search. *Note that flight dates must be between 7/26/23 and 8/14/23.

Getting Around Houston

METRORail

The 13 mile METRORail offers convenient accessible service within the heart of the city between downtown Houston and NRG Park, including the Theater District, Museum District and Texas Medical Center. The 5.3-mile North Line has a convenient stop just north of the GRB. The Green and Purple North Lines connect the Convention District to Houston’s bustling Theater District along with many other stops. The 7.5-mile Main Street Line, or Red Line, offers convenient and fast service between Downtown, Midtown, Museum District, Texas Medical Center and NRG Stadium and Center. One-way tickets cost $1.25 and can be purchased using cash or credit at all rail stops.

$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown

The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. The fare, in addition to increased downtown taxi stands, provides an easy alternative to driving to lunch, business meetings and activities throughout the downtown area. No surcharges will apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.

Driving into Houston and Need to Park a Car?

Don’t forget to carpool and help save on both parking costs and pollution! The George R. Brown Convention Center offers many parking garage options around the convention center. Visit www.grbhouston.com/attendees/parking-maps-and-directions/ for more information.