Dates:
September 30 - October 2, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Currency:
Name: U.S. Dollar Symbol: $
The U.S. Dollar is available in bills of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5 and $1. The United States also uses coins with values of $1, 25 cents (Quarter), 10 cents (Dime), 5 cents (Nickel), 1 cent (Penny).
Language:
The official language of the United States is English.
Tipping:
Tipping in Chicago is expected for services such as taxis, valets, bars, and restaurants. The tip is sometimes included in the bill for large parties. The typical tipping rate is 10-20% of the total bill.
Additional Need to Knows:
- The United States uses 110 volt electrical outlets.
- Smoking is prohibited indoors of all public buildings. Must be 18 to purchase tobacco.
- The drinking age in the United States is 21.
- Most bars close at 2 am on weeknights and 3 am on weekends. There are a number of bars that are allowed to stay open until 4 or 5 am.
What to Wear:
During the Summit: Casual
Opening welcome on Thursday September 30th: Casual
House of Blues on Friday October 1st: Casual
Art Institute Gala Dinner on Saturday October 2nd: Black-tie formal
Weather:
The average temperature is Chicago at this time of year is between 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit with cooler temperatures at night.
Transportation:
Air Travel
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount when purchasing tickets to Chicago from Sept. 24 - Oct. 8, 2010. The promotion code is 9390AN. If traveling within the US or from Canada please call 1-800-433-1790 or visit www.aa.com. If traveling from outside the US please call your local reservations number and provide the promotional code. You can find your local number by visiting: http://www.aa.com/worldwideSites.do
Airport
The major airports serving the city are O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. Transportation to the hotel is easiest by taxis, which can be found just outside the airport terminal. They also offer public transportation in the form of busses and trains. Private transfer can be arranged here: Book Airport Transfers
Directions to and from the local airports to the Palmer House Hilton as well as average fares for taxi, busses, etc can be found here: Directions to Hotel
Around Chicago
The easiest way to get around the city is by taxi. Simply stand on the side of the street and raise your arm to hail a taxi. The fares are relatively low and they are readily available on every street. Chicago also has an extensive public transit system of busses, trains and the elevated train (often called the "L").
For More Information About Chicago:
www.choosechicago.com
Summit Contact Information:
Summit Organization
FBN International
23, Chemin de Bellerive
CH – 1001 Lausanne
E-mail : summit@fbn-i.org |
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