A vibrant city with an incredible diversity of cultures, restaurants and entertainment makes for a perfect setting for the Annual Meeting. Add in the beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains and pleasant climate, and you’ll leave LA inspired, recharged and ready to put your new ideas into action.

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  Discover Los Angeles

  
  
  

  A number of LA restaurants and attractions offer discounts to meeting attendees.
  
  Show Your Badge
  
  The Show Your Badge program allows attendees to receive discounts and special offers more than 25 restaurants, plus activities and nightlife establishments in Downtown L.A. by simply showing your conference badge. Discounts range from 20 percent off, half off or free beverages.
  
  Six Flags Magic Mountain
  
  Use the link above to save up to USD 25 on tickets to this theme park located in the Santa Clarita, just north of of Los Angeles.
  

• Enjoy your time in Los Angeles

  
  
  

  As with any large city, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. Things to keep in mind as you travel around L.A.:
  
  Remove your attendee badge when away from the meeting — don’t draw attention to the fact you’re from out of town.
  
  Don’t be distracted by your phone — walking with your head down or earbuds in could make you a target for theft
  
  Jaywalking is enforced here — pay attention to walk signals at intersections to avoid a costly ticket.
  
  Read more tips
  

• Meeting Venue

  
  
  

  The primary venue for the 2018 MDRT Annual Meeting is the Los Angeles Convention Center (South Hall), located at 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

• Air travel

  
  
  

  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the largest airport serving the Los Angeles area. Just 15 miles from the city of Los Angeles, the two are linked by numerous rail and road connections.

• Airfare

  
  
  

  MDRT has partnered with Gant Travel for your travel needs. Special fare discounts to attend the 2018 MDRT Annual Meeting are available on United and Delta Air Lines. For more information:
  
  Gant Travel
  mdrt@ganttravel.com
  Toll-free: +1 877-924-0305 (U.S. and Canada)
  
  Direct: +1 812-650-7127
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Central Time
  
  United offers discounts from 2 percent up to 10 percent off applicable fares. Applicable restrictions apply. Book with Gant or online at united.com and use promo code ZEK2461314.
  
  Delta offers special discounts off most fares. Applicable terms and conditions apply. Book with Gant or online at delta.com and use promo code: NMP3N

• Public transportation in the LA area

  
  
  

  Metro Rail
  
  Six fast, easy-to-use, and environmentally friendly color-coded subway, light-rail, and rapid bus transit lines offer visitors an affordable way of getting from one destination to the next.
  
  Downtown DASH
  
  Five quick bus routes through downtown depart every five to 10 minutes between 5:50 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, and every six to 20 minutes between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays.

• Super Shuttle Airport Transfers

  
  
  

  The Super Shuttle will offer discounts to meeting attendees. These discounts are valid from all local area airports (LAX, BUR, LGB, SNA and ONT) to Downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Century City and Santa Monica hotels. Discount code for the Super Shuttle is 7DQLE.

• Taxi Services

  
  
  

  There are nine franchise taxi operators in the city of Los Angeles. Be sure before boarding that you look for the official Los Angeles Taxicab Seal. Taxicabs bearing this seal are insured, have trained drivers, and are regularly inspected by the City of LA. See a list of authorized taxi companies, coverage areas, telephone numbers and fare information here.
  
  Text-a-Taxi Service
  Text-A-Taxi is a convenient service to “hail” a taxi cab and is available throughout Los Angeles County. Simply send a text to 777222 with the pick-up address.
  
  Taxi Magic
  This mobile app connects you directly to Los Angeles taxi computer dispatch systems so you can instantly reserve a Los Angeles yellow cab. Your LA taxi cab reservation is instant, secure and reliable.

• Car Rental

  
  
  

  Hertz Car Rental is the official ground transportation for the MDRT Annual Meeting. Download an informational flyer by clicking here.