Car connoisseurs: flying to Detroit for the NAIAS? (Photos)

Are you a car buff? Do you like to know the latest and greatest of vehicles? Then, you will not want to miss a moment of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan from January 14-27, 2013!

What will you want to see first? How about the car or truck of the year? Or, Shelby America’s debut of two vehicles for 2013? How about Bentley’s GT Speed Convertible? Or, compare if Ford can outlast Honda?

If you are ready to pack your bags, you will want to plan with some discounts.

Delta Air Lines Discounted Coach Airfare

Delta Airlines offers 5-10% discounts on select coach fares flights for travel to Detroit for the NAIAS between January 4-31, 2013.

Cobo Center, One Washington Blvd., Detroit, Michigan
42.331680297852 ; -83.047920227051

Domestic tickets (United States and Canada) can be booked at delta.com, select Meeting Event Code, and enter Meeting ID: NMEXG.

Domestic tickets can be purchased by calling the Delta Meeting Network Reservations toll free number 800-328-1111, indicating Meeting ID: NMEXG (please note a Direct Ticketing Charge will apply for booking by phone).

For international flights, please book at delta.com, select Meeting Event Code and enter Meeting ID: NMEXH in the box provided on the Search Flight page.

Passageways Travel is available to assist with domestic and international Delta Air Lines discounted rates or other travel assistance. Connect with a Passageways Travel agent by calling toll free from the US and Canada at 877-924-4053; calls from anywhere else in the world, call 001-517-333-5878.

Hotel Reservations

You can secure hotel accommodations from Saturday, January 12-19, 2013. Since this is a high demand period, all requests will be on a first come, first served basis through the NAIAS travel program.

To request hotel rooms, contact the NAIAS Travel Headquarters, Brenda Veit, between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time at 248-941-5131 or email naiastravelhq@comcast.net

Parking and shuttles

The NAIAS will offer out-of-town media, corporate, and industry representatives with complimentary round-trip shuttle service from designated major hotels in metro Detroit to Cobo Center during NAIAS Press Preview and Industry Preview. The shuttle service is being hosted by Bianco Tours & Transportation, the official travel company of the NAIAS 2013. Click here for a complete shuttle schedule. For further information, contact Bianco Tours & Transportation at 800-835-8904.

Detroit People Mover is a convenient method transportation in downtown Detroit area, and stops are usually a short walk from most parking lots and Cobo Center. The cost is $0.75 per person. Click here to view the schedule, route, and riding fare.

Ground Transportation will provide you a list of all rental car companies, sedan service, and bus tours. Additionally, MDOT - Michigan Department of Transportation and ClickOnDetroit are good resources to review.

Weather

Visitors to Detroit in January can expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 19°F (-7°C). Appropriate attire includes warm outerwear, boots, hats, gloves, sweaters, and jackets.

See you at the NAIAS! And remember, dress warm!

Show Location:
Cobo Center
One Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 248-643-0250
Fax: 248-637-0784

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