Meeting Location
Meeting Venue
All sessions, meetings, poster presentations, exhibitions, and symposia will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.
Climate in Portland in July
Average temperatures in Portland in July range from 58º F to 80º F with an average precipitation of 0.63 inches. (Note: This value is for the entire month. It is usually dry in July).
Conference Attire
Casual dress is appropriate throughout the meeting. For comfort in the air-conditioned meeting rooms, a light jacket or sweater is suggested. Some suggested items that will be helpful in making your stay pleasant include an umbrella, comfortable walking shoes, and several extra changes of clothing.
Nearby Attractions
Visit www.travelportland.com to discover many exciting activities and sights in the Portland area.
Transportation Information
Portland International Airport is Oregon’s largest airport. It connects to several locations throughout the United States and offers international travel to Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and The Netherlands.
The following airlines serve Portland International:
- Air Canada Jazz
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Horizon Air
- Mexicana
- Northwest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United and United Express
- US Airways
Airport to Hotel Transportation:
The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower is located 9 miles from the Portland International Airport (PDX), with many methods of transportation to and from the airport. The pickup area for taxis, town cars, long-haul shuttles, hotel vans and parking lot shuttle buses is located in the center section of the airport terminal’s lower roadway on the baggage claim level. For more information about ground transportation to and from the airport, visit the Portland International Airport website or call 503-335-1234.
Recommended Option
Light Rail/Bus
Typical Minimum Charge: $2.30 USD one way per person
MAX (Metropolitan Area Express), Portland's light rail system operates trains directly from PDX to downtown on the Red Line. Note: there is a MAX Light Rail stop one block north from the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Trains run every 5-15 minutes roughly between 5 a.m. and midnight. Visit Tri Met’s website or call 503-238-7433 for schedule and trip planner resources.
Other Options
Shuttle
Typical Minimum Charge: $14.00 USD one way or $24 round trip per person
Blue Star Bus offers scheduled transportation to and from Portland International Airport and downtown Portland, including a stop at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower. To find the Blue Star Downtown Express, step outside baggage claim, take the walkway to the left and go to Island #3. Go to the Schedule Buses and Vans pick-up area.
Formal reservations are required for trips from the Hilton Executive Towers to the Portland International Airport. Blue Star Bus does pick up at at the Portland Hilton on a schedule from 4:20 a.m. - 6:50 p.m. Formal reservations would be required before or after the schedule. For more information or for reservations visit the Blue Star Bus website or call (800)-247-2272 or (503-249-1837). JMIH participants will receive the discount rate of $11.00 per person, one way, by mentioning the JMIH conference.
Taxi
Typical Minimum Charge: $35.00 USD. Note a minimal charge (approximately $1 per person) for extra passengers may apply.
Broadway Cab (503-227-1234)
Green Cab (503-234-1414)
New Rose City Cab (503-282-7707)
Portland Taxi (503-256-5400)
Radio Cab (503-227-1212)
Town Car
Pacific Cascade (888-TOWNCAR or 503-234-2400): Average Cost: $50 one way
Prestige Limousine & Towncar (503-282-5009 Average Costs:
- Sedan (up to 3 people plus luggage): $99.75 one way
- SUV (up to 4 people plus luggage): $189 one way
- Van (up to 9 people plus luggage): $189 one way
In Town Transportation:
MAX: light rail http://trimet.org/max/index.htm
Streetcar: http://trimet.org/streetcar/index.htm
Bus: http://trimet.org/bus/index.htm
Trip Planner: http://trimet.org/go/cgi-bin/plantrip.cgi
Driving Directions
The Hilton Portland & Executive Tower website provides driving directions to the hotel.