Conference Venue

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: +1 (520) 299-2020

The planners of the ASCA 2024 Annual Conference have secured a group rate of $150.00 per room, per night, plus appropriate state and local taxes. The hotel's standard resort fee has been waived for attendees who reserve within the ASCA room block. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

To receive the discounted rate, use the online reservation link here. You may also call the hotel and reference "ASCA 2024 Annual Conference." The deadline to reserve at this discounted rate is  Monday, November 4, 2024.

All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card, which must be supplied at the time of reservation. Any guaranteed reservation not cancelled two (2) days prior to arrival will be subject to one night room and tax cancellation fee.

Guest amenities include:

  • 2 bottles of Loews water in guest room
  • Daily tennis court access
  • Pool service and pool treats
  • Star gazing (select nights, weather permitting)
  • Weekly fitness / health classes
  • Premium Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited long distance calls
  • Self-parking
  • Daily guided hike
  • Pool games & activities
  • Resort activities (select days / nights)
  • Tennis clinic (select days)
  • Avis car rental discount (5% weekends, 10% weekdays)
  • 45 minute Ventana tour (select days)
  • Daily transportation to Sabino Canyon and Ventana Village

Your association blocks hotel rooms for attendees to ensure lower room rates for all attendees and discounted meeting facility rates. Reserving a room in the association block supports the association and enables all attendees to enjoy a less expensive and expanded conference. We encourage all participants to stay at the conference hotel so that we can continue to provide a cost-effective experience.

If the above reservation link does not connect, please copy and past this link into your browser: https://www.loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon/group-2024-asca-annual-conference If you experience any other difficulties while attempting to make hotel reservations, please contact Diane Schafer for assistance. 


Travel Information

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is located approximately 19 miles / 30-35 minutes from the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort does not provide shuttle service to or from the airport. However, the following options are available.

Rental Cars
Seven car rental companies have counters and cars in the Rental Car Center just outside the east exit of the main terminal at Tucson International Airport (TUS). Signs point the way from both the lower level (baggage claim) and second level.

Metered & Flat Rate Taxis
VIP Taxi and Yellow Cab are under contract with the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) to meet arriving flights. To reach the cab stand, exit Baggage Claim on the lower level and cross the first two roadways. Taxis should be to your left on the second island. You can see estimated mileage from Tucson International Airport to selected Southern Arizona destinations here and to lodgings here

Ride Sharing Services
Passengers using the Lyft or Uber apps should follow the signs for ground transportation or 'App Rides' to meet their driver. Exit baggage claim toward the main parking lot and cross the first roadway. Your driver will arrive to your left on the first island. Passengers should be aware cars and drivers do not wait at the pick-up location but will arrive when requested through the mobile app.

Parking
Self-parking is included in the hotel's resort fee, which has been waived for attendees who reserve within the ASCA room block.

Weather
Average daytime temperature in Tucson in early December ranges in the mid-to-high 60's ºF while evening lows could dip close to freezing. Business casual is appropriate for all conference events. 


Things to do in Tucson!

Ventana Canyon Trailhead
Ventana Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina front range, and one of the least visited. The main reason is that the trailhead is actually in the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort's employee parking lot! The route up Ventana Canyon leads to The Window, presenting memorable views of sheer canyon walls and a steadily broadening panorama along the way. As you climb, occasional pools and widening vistas provide reasons to stop, take a breather and look around. Read more.

Sabino Canyon
If you consider yourself a novice hiker and are looking for a fun and easy way to get outdoors, Sabino Canyon is for you! Just minutes from Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Sabino Canyon is an extremely popular recreation area for locals and visitors alike. Hop aboard the tram (which runs daily, every 30 minutes) and enjoy the 3.8-mile informational tour as it guides you through the canyon, with nine stops along the way where you can get out and enjoy the surroundings, including rest areas and picnic grounds. Locals recommend new visitors ride the tram to Stop 8, where you can get off and take a dip in the natural waterfalls before hiking back down to the Visitor's Center on foot. The best of both worlds! Read more.

Santa Catalina Mountains Guided Hike
Explore the natural beauty of the Santa Catalina Mountains on a one-hour hike, just steps from our resort. The tour meets at the front desk most days. Read more.

Kartchner Caverns Tour
This stunning "live" limestone cave offers unique mineral formations. In-depth guided tours reveal the wonder of this natural phenomenon, which is one of Southern Arizona's most treasured state parks. Read more.

Pima Air & Space Museum
The Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres. Read more.

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Focused on the preservation of the Sonoran Desert, The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum inside out. Guests will enjoy a quintessential Sonoran Desert experience which includes: an unforgettable fusion zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, aquarium, and an art gallery. Read more. 


Event Code of Conduct

ASCA is dedicated to a pleasant event experience for attendees. All participants including, but not limited to, attendees, ASCA staff, speakers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and others are expected to adhere to the ASCA Event Code of Conduct. The Policy applies to all ASCA events. You can review the full ASCA Event Code of Conduct here

By registering for an ASCA event, you are agreeing to abide by the ASCA Code of Conduct as outlined and you acknowledge and accept the following: Participation in any ASCA meeting or activities constitutes an agreement by the attendee to the use and distribution of the attendee's image or voice in photograph or electronic reproduction of such events and activities by ASCA and other third parties. In the event of cancellation or non-attendance, ASCA will not be responsible for refund of hotel charges, travel-related expenses, or re-booking fees. It is strongly suggested that each registrant obtain travel insurance. All attendees acknowledge that they are voluntarily choosing to participate in ASCA events. Each attendee, sponsor, registrant, exhibitor, participant, volunteer, board member and staff member acknowledge that there are inherent risks, hazards, and dangers involved, including but not limited to transport of equipment, travel to/from the event, attendance and participation in the event, and damage, loss, or injury arising from or related to attendance.