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[Mike Schenker]

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[jimknecht]

Looking at attending this year, but am bummed out with the lack of good transportation into Atlantic City. Seems there are much less flights than in years past. Is that so? I haven't been in a few years.

I guess flying out of Philadelphia is an option, but that really adds some time. Seems like no matter what I do, I can't get out at the end of the show & would have to waste another day traveling. I sure like leaving the day the show closes as spending another night sure hurts any ROI.

Any tricks some of y'all use?

[Mike Schenker]

As you may know, there's a train station right inside the Atlantic City Convention Center, which connects with the railroad in Philadelphia. From what I understand, it's just two trains from the airport to the show.

It's my understanding that the people behind Promotions East (I'm just an unpaid shill for the show!) are working on getting information circulated about transportation options.

---Mike

[jimknecht]

So is there an on site hotel at the Philly airport?

Never done the train, but have seen the station at the convention center.

[Mike Schenker]

Gotta believe there is; I'll see what I can find out for you!

---Mike

[jimknecht]

Thanks. I see there are several in the area & the Marriott is connected to the terminal via a sky bridge. Just curious which is the most convenient for a traveler coming in on the train from AC.

[korl]

We fly in and out of Philly for the show and use Ace Luxury Car Service. They will pick you up at the airport and deliver you to AC. For the return, they pick up outside the Sheraton at 6pm following the show and will deliver you back to the Philly airport or to an airport hotel. Last year's round trip rate was $75. Their number is 800-660-9766. (Don't be fooled by the name, it is basically shuttle service in a van.)

[jimknecht]

Thanks, Lisa.

[jimknecht]

OK, I signed up. Since I have an early morning flight out of Philly on Thursday morning, I am gonna stay at the Marriott at the airport. Considering taking the train back. Does anyone know if that train, the one after the show, if it is jam packed? Anyone take it?

[FindingPromo]

I've found for the times that I have attended Promotions East, that flying into Newark was the best option for me. I only do non-stops by preference and Newark is the closest non-stop for me. Philly and BWI haven't been non-stop options for me in years' past.

There are shuttles or car rentals from Newark and it's a little over 2 hrs drive. Having a car gives you lots of options for your hotel choice (Courtyard is a few blocks, but there is local bus also). I would imagine that you could also drop ship your booth materials in or fly with it and the drayage saving may offset car rental.

Promotions East staff, volunteers and all of the Regionals that support the event do an outstanding job . . and the food including a visit to White House subs makes the event even more memorable.

Edited by FindingPromo, 13 April 2010 - 12:02 PM.

[jimknecht]

Tell me more about the sub place. The one (only) thing I love about traveling is trying out the local food. Don't want tourist stuff... good local food.

Philly works better for me flying from Memphis. I can go nonstop there.

Might consider the van shuttle but think I might enjoy the train better. We don't have such around here. :)

[suntexcraig]

I would highly recommend the Promotions East show. Best show in the northeast, I look forward to seeing our great customeers in this area. Stop by booth 1423 to visit Suntex Industries.

[FindingPromo]

Since it's always lunchtime somewhere . . . and they ship White House subs around the world . . .

http://www.facebook....hop/42294432998

http://www.roadfood.....aspx?RefID=125

They also had a nice cameo plug in the recent movie the Bounty Hunter where much of it was filmed in AC.

Some of the best friends on the Supplier Side are those that walk up to their friends and neighbors either on set up day and/or during show day and say . . . . "we're making a White House run, can we get you something?"

Edited by FindingPromo, 13 April 2010 - 11:45 AM.

[Mike Schenker]

Nice job of up-selling by my friend Mark. White House subs make the trip to AC that much better!

---Mike

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[kahuna]

I had to take the train, but your travel from the Philadelphia Airport to Atlantic City will take quite a while.

You take a train out of the Philly airport to downtown Philly, buy another ticket for the New Jersey line, board that train in the Philly station, then it is a long lumbering MULTIPLE stops trip out to A.C. (the real end of the line!) The station empties (several doors) Right In to the Convention center (Very modern and beautiful)

Don't remember the cost, but the time was probably an hour and a half. On my return to Philly, I hitched a ride with another convention lecturer in his provided lime, and we got dropped at the Philly airport.

If you LIKE a long, 'multiple stop' ride with all your luggage on a commuter train, go for it.

Kahauna

[jimknecht]

In my situation, I am in no rush... coming or going. So the train should not be any huge deal & I think I might prefer it to being jammed in some van. My biggest concern is there being too many folks boarding in AC after the show. Would hate to have to wait for the next train. But I guess if I purchase my ticket in advance, that shouldn't be a concern.

What other "special" food is there in town. A few years ago we went to a nice seafood place a few blocks from the hotels. It was very crowded & loud & that doesn't appeal to me. I am open for other suggestions.

[conunlim]

I would say the odds of the train leaving AC at the end of the show being full are as close to zero as possible without actually being zero. It might get more full as you get closer to Philly, but by then you will already be confortably seated thinking about the great distributors you saw at the show.

[jimknecht]

Great. Thanks!

Enjoyed riding the trains in DC, so might as well do this one.

[ProPrinters]

I love Promotions East. Being in NJ it is my "VEGAS SHOW" so I can play golf one day and go have my one night in the casinos.

Believe it or not, I can't even take our New Jersey Train System to Atlantic City. I would have to take the train to Philly and then do what you guys are doing. AC doesn't have a main NJ Transit Stop. For such a tourist city you would think that a better train system would be in place.

[hank141]

ProPrinters said:

I love Promotions East. Being in NJ it is my "VEGAS SHOW" so I can play golf one day and go have my one night in the casinos.

Believe it or not, I can't even take our New Jersey Train System to Atlantic City. I would have to take the train to Philly and then do what you guys are doing. AC doesn't have a main NJ Transit Stop. For such a tourist city you would think that a better train system would be in place.

Derek,
Being from NJ , you know that South bound trains end in Bayhead BECAUSE after that, all the coastal water gets in the way! that's why they had to route so far WEST to Trenton and Philly where there are actual populations who would ride trains, instead of just summer rentals, But South Jersey has always been all about Philly anyway. See you in AC ,
Best,
Hank keller