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 $164 (single occupancy) or $179 (double occupancy) per night.  Please identify yourself as attending the ILTA Conference and Trade Show to receive the group rate.  The group code is 1IL.  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 $15/day.  The valet parking rate is $26.  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 $30 from Hobby and $50 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 $23 per person from Hobby and $25 per person from Intercontinental.

In addition, METRO (the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority) offers bus service from both airports to the downtown area.