Due
to the increase in security measures for entry into the US, ILTA
recommends that travelers contact their local embassy for information
about new deadlines for VISA application. The State Department has
the following web links for additional information.
Visas
for temporary visitors to the US
US
Visa FAQ
Hotel
Accommodations
Hilton
Americas–Houston
1600
Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
(713)
739-8000
Fax:
(713) 739-8007
A
block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Americas - Houston at the
rate of $156 (single occupancy) or $168 (double occupancy) per night.
Please identify yourself as attending the ILTA Conference and
Trade Show to receive the group rate.
Contact the hotel directly for reservations, or make your
reservations online at
www.hilton.com.
The
Hilton
Americas-Houston has 1,200 rooms and is Houston's largest convention
hotel. It is connected to the
George R. Brown Convention Center,
and is two blocks from Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, and
minutes from Houston's Theater District and museum corridor.
Parking
Self-parking
in the hotel garage is available for $12/day.
The valet parking rate is $22.
Additional surface lots are available near the hotel and convention
center.
Transportation
The
Hilton Americas-Houston is approximately 15 minutes from Hobby Airport
and 30 minutes from Intercontinental Airport.
The taxi fare is approximately $35 from Hobby and $45 from
Intercontinental.
Shuttle
service is available from both airports to the hotel.
Shuttles run approximately every half hour, and ticket booths are
located in the baggage claim areas of both airports. The one-way fare is $14 per person from Hobby and $19 per
person from Intercontinental.
Overflow Hotel Accommodations
Please identify yourself as attending the ILTA Conference and
Trade Show or Independent Liquid Terminals Association to receive the group rate.
