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FPPA's 7th Annual Convention Set for Puerto Vallarta

March 14 - 16, 2004 • Westin Regina Resort

Mark your calendars now for FPPA’s 7^th Annual Convention in Puerto Vallarta. The convention will once again bring together the platemaking industry leaders for information sessions on the latest in business and technology for the pre-press industry.

Supplier members will once again have the opportunity to make a presentation during the convention. Speakers and presentation topics will be chosen by August 22, 2003, and all submitting companies will be contacted. Click here to download a copy of the application.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the friendliest and most diverse beach destinations in the world. Once a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now a world class resort that has retained all of the quaint charms of the original village yet embodies all of the characteristics you've come to expect in a modern resort.

Travel Times to Puerto Vallarta

• From Dallas, TX = 2 ½ hours

• From Oakland, CA = 7 ½ hours

• From Richmond, VA = 6 ½ hours

It is not too early to make your travel arrangements and save. FPPA has partnered with American Airlines to offer attendees discounted airfares. Choose from discounts off applicable fares or zone dares. Plus save an additional 5% by booking 60 days prior to event date.

American Airlines

1-800-433-1790

STARfile authorization number: A7234AC

To make a discount reservation, call the Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 and refer to the STARfile number A7234AC. You must call, or have your travel agent call, American Airlines. This offer is not valid if you book on Internet.

Westin Regina Resort

Reservations can be made through Westin Hotels and Resorts Central Reservation Offices at 1-800-Westin-1, or by fax directly to the hotel at the fax number 52-322-226-1144.  

The Westin Regina Resort not only offers great amenities, discounted rates and the best networking opportunities, but staying within FPPA's room block will help the association meet its obligation to the hotel, avoid penalties and keep your meeting registration fees down.

Reservations also can be made by email: repue@westin.com. Take full advantage of your stay in this extraordinary destination by extending your stay in Puerto Vallarta. FPPA’s group rate of $179 single/double is valid for 3 days prior and 3 days prior the meeting dates.