"Values Based Food Supply Chains: The Role of Transparency, Trust and Consumer Activism”

The Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield, Colorado
October 31, 2009 - November 4, 2009

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Hotel and Travel Information

The Omni Interlocken Resort
500 Interlocken Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel: 1-303-438-6600  
Tel: 1-800-THE-OMNI   
Fax: 1-303-438-7224

For online lodging reservations

 

Mountain Beauty and Luxury at Denver's Remarkable Resort Hotel

The four-diamond Omni Interlocken Resort welcomes you to a retreat into modern luxury. Nestled against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this year-round Colorado resort near Denver offers a wealth of on-site pleasures.

Golfers will love our challenging 27-hole championship golf course, ranked Third Best Course in the Rocky Mountain region by Golf Magazine (April 2008 edition), with its striking scenery and more than 400 feet of elevation changes.  Or escape into a sanctuary of relaxation in Mokara Spa or our two outdoor pools and whirlpool and you will discover how even the smallest touches define first-class luxury. 

The Omni Interlocken Resort's 390 deluxe accommodations and suites are elegantly appointed and full of modern amenities.   With its stunning panoramic views of the mountains or valley, unmatched luxuries and the essence of snow-capped mountain tranquility, the Omni Interlocken Resort is sure to sweep you off your feet.

For more information about The Omni Interlocken Resort, check out their detailed web-site

Lodging

A block of lodging rooms is being held at the hotel at the special conference rate of $105.00 plus tax per room per night for single-quad occupancy rooms. Please make your reservation with the FDRS or Food Distribution Room-Block (the conference is committed to filling so many rooms at the hotel so please make sure you mention this particular room block). To reserve a room, please contact the hotel directly at 1-303-438-6600 or 800-THE-OMNI. Be sure you tell them that you are with the FOOD DISTRIBUTION RESEARCH SOCIETY/FDRS Conference or you can do you reservation online at the website set-up from Omni for FDRS.

Rooms at the conference rate are available beginning with check-in as early as Friday, October 30th through Thursday, November 5th (check-out).  Check-in time is 3:00 PM; check-out time is 12:00 pm.

Please make your reservations before September 19, 2009. After this date, the room block will be dropped, and the conference rate can no longer be guaranteed and if the hotel FDRS room block fills up prior to this date check the web-site or contact the hotel for additional lodging options.

Travel Information

For direction to the hotel

 

Driving Directions

FROM DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 30 MINUTES/28 MILES
Exit Airport via Pena Blvd. Take Pena Blvd to Exit # 6B to Fort Collins/E-470 Tollway. E-470 eventually becomes the Northwest Parkway. You will travel 32 miles along E-470 and there are 3 tollbooth stops along the way ($2.00 each, total cost of tolls = $6.00). Northwest Parkway ends and becomes Interlocken Loop, which will cross over US 36. Follow this to the next light and turn left onto Interlocken Blvd. The hotel is located up the hill on the left hand side, approximately 2 city blocks.

Taxi Service from airport: Approximately $80

Shuttle Service from the airport: Approximately $25 per person one way and $46 round trip

FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY AIRPORT – 1 MILE
Exit the airport by Airport Way, turning left onto CO 128/Interlocken Loop. Take the first right onto Interlocken Pkwy. Turn left onto Interlocken Boulevard. The hotel is 3-4 blocks ahead on the right side.

FROM THE NORTH
Take I-25 South, exit on 104th Street and turn right. Proceed on 104th until you get to US 36 West and go towards Boulder. Exit on Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive and turn left. Proceed 1 block to Interlocken Blvd. and turn left. The hotel is located up the hill on the left side.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-25 North to US 36 West. Exit Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive and turn left. Proceed 1 block to Interlocken Blvd. and turn left. Hotel is located up the hill on the left side.

FROM THE EAST
Take I-70 West to I-25 North to US 36 West. Exit Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive and turn left. Proceed to Interlocken Blvd. and turn left. The hotel is located up the hill on the left side.
FROM THE WEST
Take I-70 East to I-25 North to US 36 West. Exit on Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive and turn left. Proceed 1 block to Interlocken Blvd. and turn left. The hotel is located up the hill on the left side.

FROM BOULDER
Take US 36 East, exit Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive, make a right onto Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive, then make a left onto Interlocken Blvd. The hotel is located up the hill on the left side.

FROM DOWNTOWN DENVER
Take I-25 North to 36 West, exit at Interlocken Loop/Storagetek Drive and make a left. Proceed 1 block to Interlocken Blvd. and turn left. The hotel is located up the hill on the left side.

AIRPORT

Denver International Airport website

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Airline Reservation Information

For assistance with airline reservations, check out the direct webpage for the airline you will be flying or these other travel web sites.

Southwest

Kayak

Travelweb

Expedia

Travelocity

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Full registration includes the following meals!

Reception Sunday

Refreshment break service on Monday - Wednesday

Lunch on Monday

Reception on Sunday and Monday;

Dinner/banquet on Monday


Hosted by:
FDRS and Colorado State University