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Hotel Accommodations
The official hotel for the conference is the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, adjacent to the Ronald Reagan National Airport, where you'll find unsurpassed comfort and convenience in the newly renovated deluxe guest rooms. The hotel overlooks the Potomac River and is just a bridge away from all that matters in the nation's Capital.

To make reservations, call the Hyatt Regency Crystal City directly at (800) 233-1234. You can also call The National Congress' Travel Agency, ATC TravelDesk at (800) 779-5113.

Be sure to make your reservations by November 19, 1999 and identify the meeting as "The National Congress on the Future of Pharmaceuticals" to get the special conference rate of $152 (plus tax) for a single or double room, per night. After the cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis. You will be required to guarantee the reservation with a major credit card. Call early to ensure availability. For more information on this hotel visit their web site at http://www.hyatt.com

Travel Partners
The National Congress Travel Desk
The National Congress, through ATC TravelDesk, can provide "one-stop-shopping." To facilitate conference reservations for air, hotel accommodations and rental car, if needed, please call ATC TravelDesk at (800) 779-5113, (425) 643-5456 or e-mail ncreservations@atctravel.com. Please mention the National Congress on the Future of Pharmaceuticals. For more information visit ATC TravelDesk's web site at http://www.atctravel.com

United Airlines
If you or your travel agent call United's Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041 (7 days a week from 7:00AM to 10:00PM Eastern Standard Time) to book your reservations, you will receive an additional 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class, or a 10% discount off the unrestricted mid-week coach fares, with no advance purchase necessary. United is also offering an additional 5% off tickets purchased at least 60 days in advance. Discounts also apply on Shuttle by United and United Express. Make sure you refer to Meeting ID Number-558MY. Book early to take advantage of promotional fares that will give you the greatest discount. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. For more information visit United's web site at http://www.ual.com

Avis Rent a Car
Special meeting rates are available through Avis Rent A Car's Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at (800) 331-1600. Please mention the group number J097758 in order to receive the special rates. For more information visit Avis' web site at http://www.avis.com

Arrival
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Stop by the information booth near baggage claim and use the touch-pad to call the Hyatt. If flying into Dulles International, the Washington Flyer, which leaves every hour on the hour takes 45 minutes and costs approximately $15-20 one way and $25-30 round trip.

Cab fare is approximately $45. If driving from the Dulles Airport, take I-66 East. Take Exit 75 (Rt. 110 South). Rt.-110 South for 4 miles, turns into Rt. 1 South. Rt. 1 South to 4th stop light (27th Street). Turn left onto 27th Street. The hotel is on the left.

If coming from Union Station on Amtrak, cab fare is estimated at $10-15 one way. Metro service runs out of Union Station on the Blue or Yellow line to the Crystal City Metro Stop. By calling (888) HYATT-12 from the Metro Stop in Crystal City, the hotel's complimentary shuttle will be happy to pick you up.

Designated check-in service
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City is pleased to offer the attendees of the conference a designated area for their check-in. Their bellstaff will be happy to assist you with luggage storage.

Congress Concierge Service
A Schedule of December's Activities (theatre, performances and tours) will be included with your confirmation letter. As a courtesy, we have arranged for you to call the concierge desk, (703) 418-1234 ext. 51, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, after August 1, 1999 to make advance reservations. If you need assistance with special arrangements, such as dietary restrictions or accessibility, call (888) 571-6063.

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