Hotel Update!
Since the hotel cut-off date to receive the special RWW rate has passed, certain room nights at the Renaissance Glendale are SOLD OUT! If you would like to stay within walking distance of the official RWW hotel and move to the Renaissance Glendale for available dates please contact the Hampton Inn Glendale which is currently accepting rooms on the night of the 16th. There is NO special rate and all rooms are based on availability. The Renaissance Glendale is currently still accepting reservations at the special rate on the nights of 13- 15 January and 17 – 20 January. The walk from the Hampton Inn to the Renaissance Glendale is approximately .25 miles.
Congratulations!Student paper contest finalists are now posted. Please read the guide to prepare for the final competition at the conference.
Visa information for participants from outside of the USA is posted on the visa information page. Please review this process carefully and start your process early.
A New U.S. Visitors Tax Begins in September 2010
Effective 8 September 2010, travelers entering the United States from visa-waiver countries via the newly established Electronic System for Travel Authorization program will be subject to a $14 USD fee once every two year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin collecting the fees, (payment by credit or debit card) with a portion funding a new U.S. federal tourism bureau established this year by the Travel Promotion Act. Go here for more details.
