Important information for people traveling to the United States
Airport transportation
Parking
Hotels
About Austin
Important information for people traveling to the United States
As you make your travel arrangements to attend NIWeek 2010, please be advise of new travel policies which took effect on January 12, 2009 for people traveling from the following countries:
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People traveling to the United States from the 34 visa waiver countries will have to go to a website to register before being allowed entry into the United States. For more information or to register, please visit the following websites:
- Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (to register for travel)
- ESTA information page
- Law firm communication about this travel advisory
- Frequently asked questions
Passports and Visas
It is a requirement by the United States of America (USA) that in order to enter the country under the visa waiver program that all new passports issued after October 26, 2005 must be machine readable and contain biometrics. If you have a passport that was issued before October 26, 2005 and is still valid you do not need to worry about the visa waiver program.
More information on the visa waiver program
If you plan to attend NIWeek 2010 and require a visa to visit the USA, please plan on booking your visa appointment at your local US Consulate at least 3 months prior to NIWeek 2010 to ensure you receive an appointment.
Invitation Letter for Visas
If you need an invitation to NIWeek 2010 to obtain a visa, please email customer support at niweek@ni.com and include the following information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Passport number
- Professional Title
- Company Name
- Embassy Information
- If traveling with a guest, provide the guest's name
Airport transportation
Transportation to and from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and the downtown hotels, or the Austin Convention Center is available on SuperShuttle for just $13 per person one way. No reservation is needed. Follow signs from the baggage claim area to the SuperShuttle ticket counter, just past baggage carousel 1. You will be able to schedule your return shuttle back to the airport while you are at the ticket counter. Service is available 24 hours a day and you can pay with cash or credit card. Or, make your prepaid roundtrip reservation at www.supershuttle.com using NIWeek Discount Code 95UGA for a special rate of just $21 round trip. Call (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826).Parking
Convention Center Parking Garages201 E. 2nd Street
Entrances on Brazos Street and San Jacinto Street
Red River and 4th Street
Northeast corner of Austin Convention Center
Entrances on 5th Street
Fee: $7/day
Additional parking is available at the Convention Center park lot located at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River.
Hotels
National Instruments has negotiated cost-saving rates at the following hotels, which are within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center. Book your reservations early to ensure you obtain these discounted group rates.Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 843-6664
$119/night
Ask for the NIWeek rate
Cut-off date: July 12, 2010
Radisson Hotel and Suites
111 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78701
(888) 201-1718
$115/night
Ask for the NIWeek rate
Cut-off date: July 8, 2010
Hampton Inn
200 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-1500
$119/night
Ask for the NIWeek rate
Cut off date: July 10,2010
Hilton Garden Inn
500 North IH35
Austin, TX 78701
(512)480-8181
$125/night
Cut-off date: July 11, 2010
Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin
701 Congress Ave
Austin,TX 78701
(512) 457-8800
$110/night
Cut-off date: July 6, 2010
Hilton Austin
500 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8000
$139/night
Ask for the NIWeek rate
Cut-off date: July 9, 2010
About Austin
Attire
Plan to wear business casual clothing for warm and humid weather in August.
Convention Center
Driving directions to the Convention Center.
Find out everything you want to know about Austin!
Visit the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site.
