New York, New York 17-19 February 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Hilton New York. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 12 January 2012 by using the following link International Baccalaurate to obtain the IB preferred rate.
Hilton New York Telephone (212) 586-7000
1335 Avenue of the Americas Reservations 1-800-445-8667
New York, NY 10019 (State you are with International Baccalaureate)
Facsimile (212) 315-1374
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $234.00
Additional Person USD $30.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee One night’s room plus tax
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Thursday, 16 February 2012 (Day 0) |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
Friday, 17 February 2012 (Day 1) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
General Session |
8:00am |
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Workshop classes, break & lunch |
9:00am - 4:30pm |
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Saturday, 18 February 2012 (Day 2) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
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Sunday, 19 February 2012 (Day 3) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 11:45am |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel is approximately 25 minutes from La Guardia (LGA), 1 hour from Newark International Airport (EWR) and 45 minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- There is a flat rate of $45 for a taxi from La Guardia or John F. Kennedy Airport.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel does not offer self-parking.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $48.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes and USD $58 per van/SUV, per day.
- In and Out privelages are available with valet parking to overnight hotel guests.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
