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	Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 [West 53rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue)] P: 212-586-7000 F: 212-315-1374 www.newyorktowers.hilton.com
Need Accommodation? Accommodations are available at the Hilton New York for a preferred rate of US$245/night for single or double occupancy. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HILTONS and quoting "KidScreen Summit". This special rate will be offered based on hotel availability in the room block until Friday January 23, 2009. Attendees can also book accommodations online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/NYCNHHH-KSS-20090209/index.jhtml Be sure to book your room early! Venue Map To view or print larger versions of these images, click here for the PDF.

The Hilton New York

The Hilton New York is a sophisticated hotel conveniently located in the midst of business and media centers in New York City, at West 53rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue). Guest rooms are spacious and stylish with comfortable work area, high-speed Internet access (wired and wireless), multiple line phones, voicemail and data port, alarm clock radio with MP3 connection, complimentary newspaper Monday through Friday. Marble baths with hair dryer provided. Restaurants are New York Marketplace and Etrusca Ristorante, for a delightful fusion of Italian and American cuisine. For signature cocktails and lighter fare, enjoy Bridges and the Lobby Lounge. Atrium Fitness Center and Spa has 8,000 square feet dedicated to health and wellness. The Hilton New York is just moments from such famous landmarks as Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square. The Hilton New York...for well appointed guest rooms and impeccable service.

There is easy access to three airports and three transportation terminals. LaGuardia is 18 miles away, JFK is 25 miles away, and Newark is 13 miles away. Plus, Grand Central Station, Penn Station, and the Port Authority are all located within 15 minutes of the hotel.

Standard Guest Rooms Spacious and stylish guest rooms include all necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest rooms feature marble baths, in-room thermostat control, 27 inch television, on-demand entertainment including video games, refreshment center, spacious work area, coffeemaker, and two telephones with voicemail and dataport.

In-Room Amenities Include:

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
With New York City at your front door, your choices for sightseeing, dining, and nightlife are endless. During your stay, stroll through Central Park, visit the Empire State Building, or catch a Broadway show. The Guggenheim Museum, The American Museum of Natural History, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are all nearby. And New York shopping, restaurants, and clubs are at your disposal.

American Craft Museum, 0.5 BLK W
American Museum of Natural History, 0.5 BLK W
Barneys New York, 10 BLK W
Bergdorf Goodman, 3 BLK W
Bloomingdale's, 9 BLK W
Broadway theater district, 4 BLK W
Empire State Building, 20 BLK W
Guggenheim Museum, 35 BLK W
The Late Show with David Letterman, 2 BLK W
Macy's, 18 BLK W
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 32 BLK W
The Museum of Modern Art, 0.5 BLK W
Radio City Music Hall, 3 BLK W
Rockefeller Center, 2 BLK W
Saks Fifth Avenue, 4 BLK W
St. Patrick's Cathedral, 4 BLK W
Statue of Liberty, 4 MI W
Tiffany & Co., 4 BLK W
Times Square, 6 BLK W

Directions and Transportation:

FROM LaGuardia
Distance from hotel: 18 mi.
Drive time: 30 min.
Directions: Grand Central Parkway to Brooklyn Queens Expressway South to Long Island Expressway West. Follow signs for Queens Midtown Tunnel to 34th Street. Take 34th Street West to Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Make a right and go to 53rd Street.

Getting to and from the Airport

• Bus Service, typical minimum charge is USD 13.00
• Limousine, typical minimum charge is USD 90.00
• Taxi, typical minimum charge is USD 30.00

FROM JFK International
Distance from hotel: 25 mi.
Drive time: 45 min.
Directions: Van Wyck Expressway North To Long Island Expressway (LIE) West and watch for signs to Queens Midtown Tunnel to 34th street . Go west across 34th street to Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Make a right and go up the Avenue to 53rd Street.

Getting to and from the Airport

• Bus Service, typical minimum charge is USD 16.00
• Limousine, typical minimum charge is USD 100.00
• Taxi, typical minimum charge is USD 40.00

FROM Newark International
Distance from hotel: 13 mi.
Drive time: 45 min.
Directions: Look for signs to New Jersey Turnpike (I-95 N) follow signs to Lincoln Tunnel, tunnel exits at west 40th street and 9th ave, drive east on 40th street to Avenue of the Americas and turn left on 53rd Street.

Getting to and from the Airport

• Limousine, typical minimum charge is USD 100.00
• Rental Car, typical minimum charge is USD 45.00
• Taxi, typical minimum charge is USD 40.00

Visa Waiver Program - ESTA Requirements

Are you traveling from outside the U.S. to the KidScreen Summit?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement, effective January 12, 2009, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP.

Release Date: January 12, 2009

DHS Reminds Visa Waiver Program Travelers of ESTA Requirements Effective Today

http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1231771555521.shtm

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement, effective today, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP.

“We have been collecting information from visa waiver travelers for decades, and establishing a program to get that same information in advance is one enhancement that allowed us to extend the valuable benefit of visa-free travel to eight new countries in 2008,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “In addition to building business and cultural ties with our partners overseas, this is a commonsense step into the 21st century that will improve our efficiency in screening and welcoming international travelers at our ports of entry.”

ESTA is a web-based system, initially launched in August 2008, that determines the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel under the VWP prior to boarding a carrier to the United States. To date, more than 1.2 million ESTA applications have been received, and more than 99.6 percent of applicants have been approved, most within seconds.

DHS will take a reasonable approach to travelers who have not obtained an approved travel authorization via ESTA, and will continue an aggressive advertising and outreach campaign throughout 2009. Travelers without an approved ESTA are advised, however, that they may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at a U.S. port of entry. Visitors may apply for travel authorization via the ESTA Web site at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

DHS received authorization for VWP reforms through the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The VWP is administered by the department and enables eligible citizens or nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. To be admitted to the VWP, a country must meet various statutory requirements, such as more enhanced law enforcement and security-related data sharing with the U.S. and timely reporting of both blank and issued lost and stolen passports. VWP members are also required to maintain high counter-terrorism, law enforcement, border control, and document security standards.

The citizens or nationals of the following countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Eight of these countries joined the VWP in 2008, and their citizens and nationals have been required to comply with an ESTA since their designation as VWP participants: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, the Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Malta.

For additional information on ESTA, visit www.cbp.gov/esta, and for more information on the VWP, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/.

Questions?

Q: What is the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: Who is eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: When must I obtain a visa instead of using the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: What information do I need to complete the application?

A: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_Screen-Level_Online_Help_1.htm#Which%20countries%20participate%20in%20the%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program?

Q: How do I get more information on the Visa Waiver Program?

A: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/vwp.xml

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