Traveling to the United States
International attendees are an important aspect of this year’s ACI World/North America Conference and Exhibition. We would like to make your trip to the Conference as easy as possible, but there are a few important aspects to remember when planning your travel.
Visa/Passport Information
You may or may not need a Visa and/or Passport to travel to the United States. For information about traveling to the U.S. on business and obtaining a visa, please view here. Also note that obtaining a Visa can be a lengthy process, so you should allow yourself approximately 3 to 4 months to receive verification.
We are happy to help you obtain a visa by providing a personalized letter of invitation, which you can present with your Visa application to your local consulate.
Once you have registered for the ACI World/North America Conference & Exhibition, contact the ACI-NA Conference Department at meetings@aci-na.org to request a Letter of Invitation. Please note that this letter is not a guarantee that you will get a visa, but it will enhance your case.
US-VISIT
US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins outside land borders, when a person applies for a visa to travel to the United States, and continues on through entry and exit at U.S. air and seaports and, eventually, at land border crossings. The US-VISIT program enhances the security of U.S. citizens and visitors by verifying the identity of visitors with visas.
At the same time, it facilitates legitimate travel and trade by leveraging technology and the evolving use of biometrics to expedite processing at our borders.
Please see the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's US-VISIT web site for more information about the program, how it works, current ports of entry (including BOS), and enrollment requirements.
Boston's Logan International Airport
In 2006, Boston Logan International Airport served 27,725,443 passengers, handled 406,119 flights and facilitated the movement of 325 million pounds of cargo. Logan ranks 20th in the nation in passenger volume and 17th in flight movements based on Airports Council International survey of top 50 airports, and employs about 12,000 workers and stimulates the New England regional economy by approximately $7 billion per year.
Logan Airport has four passenger terminals, A, B, C and E (International Gateway), each with its own ticketing, baggage claim, and ground transportation facilities. There are 102 gate positions at Logan which are available for both scheduled and non-scheduled service.
Ground Transportation
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is 3 miles from downtown Boston, MA, an approximately 15-minute drive, depending on traffic. A taxi from the airport to downtown costs approximately $25 - $30 USD per person one-way. There are a number of shared-ride, shuttle van services available at a cost of $10 USD per person one-way.