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Registration Information | Attire | Contact Information City FactsNew York City is located in the southeastern corner of New York State and comprises five distinct boroughs including Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. This incredible city offers everything from the ethnic flavors of Chinatown, Little Italy to the galleries of Soho and the cafes of Greenwich, the glitz of the Theater District, and shopping on Fifth Avenue. The reason this city never sleeps is because that is the only way one will find the time to see it all!
AirportsJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - located 15 miles from Manhattan, is in the New York City borough of Queens.LaGuardia Airport - located 8 miles from Manhattan, is in the New York City borough of Queens. Newark International
Airport - located 16 miles from Manhattan, is in the city of Newark
in New Jersey. Ground TransportationFrom the Airport:Taxi - The standard yellow cab is metered and reasonably cheap. There is no charge for extra passengers, but a 50-cent surcharge between the hours of 2000 and 0600 applies. From the JFK airport, there is a flat rate of $30 plus tolls to any location in the city. Sedan Service - Located in the baggage claim area is a list of local sedan companies. The approximate one-way cost to the hotel is $40-$45. About the
town:
Bus - Fare is US$1.50 or US$3.00 for the express buses. Metrocards and tokens are valid or the exact fare). If payment is made by token or cash, transfers are only available to a connecting bus, not to the subway. Subway -
The New York City subway, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
is efficient and affordable. Express trains run between major stops and
local trains stop at every stations. Complimentary subway maps are available
at token booths. Tokens (US$1.50) and prepaid MetroCards can be purchased
from subway booths or news agents and can be used on buses. HotelNew York Marriott Marquis1535 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10036 (1) (212) 398 - 1900 or (1) 800-843-4898 (1) (212) 704 - 8930 - Fax This full service
hotel - located right in the heart of the theater district, where the sizzle
of Broadway merges with the bustle of Times Square - is situated on Broadway
between West 45th and West 46th , convenient to several major airports
as well as bus and train stations. AccommodationsRooms have been reserved at the Marriott Marquis. To make reservations, call the Marriott directly at 212-398-1900 or send a completed hotel registration form via fax or mail. Reservations must be received by February 29 to obtain the nightly conference rate of US$240 single occupancy/$250 double occupancy. A major credit card is required to hold your reservations. Cancellations must be received at least 72 hours prior the arrival date to forego charges.
Registration InformationA registration fee of US $375 includes conference materials, social events, and all scheduled meals outlined in the agenda. The registration fee is US $375 per attendee and US $300 per guest. All forms of payment will be accepted on-site or a company check may be mailed to Denne Johnson at Sabre, Inc., 4255 Amon Carter Blvd., MD 4355, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Diner's Club), traveler's check, or company check will be the accepted. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please complete the Study Group Reservation Form and mail it directly to Denne Johnson, fax it to (1) 817-967-9763, or e-mail it to denne.johnson@sabre.com.
AttireBusiness Events - Business CasualWelcome Reception - Business Casual Yacht Cruise - Evening Casual Evening at Sardi's - Evening Casual The average
temperature in New York City in March:
Contact InformationIf someone needs to contact you during the AGIFORS Res/Yield Management Study Group, you can be reached at the Marquis at (212) 398-1900.
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