Accommodations
All workshops will take place at the Hilton Kingston Hotel. Located
in the center of the financial district of Jamaica's capital city, the
Hilton Kingston is a modern, 18-story deluxe hotel set on nearly eight
acres of lush tropical gardens. The hotel is equipped to meet all of
your needs with amenities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis
courts, a gaming room, a two-story health spa and shopping arcade. The
hotel also offers four restaurants: a Japanese restaurant, a casual café,
a fine dining restaurant, and a poolside bar and grill with nightly entertainment.
The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast daily for all visitors.
 Reserve
your room by Sept. 30 to guarantee the
special NBIA rate of $109 per night for a single and $119 for a double.
Be sure to mention that you are participating in the National Business
Incubation Association (NBIA) Fall Training Institute when registering.
If rooms are available, the hotel will extend this special rate through
the weekend following Fall Training Institute.
Hilton Kingston
77 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5 Jamaica
Tel: (876) 926-5511
Fax: (876) 929-7439
Getting to Jamaica
Book your flight to arrive at the Norman Manly Airport in Kingston,
Jamaica. Service to the airport is available on the following airlines:
Air Jamaica,
American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, British West Indian Airways,
Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines and Cayman Airways.
Air Jamaica is offering NBIA Fall Training Institute (FTI) attendees
a 15 percent discount on airline tickets for travel to and from Kingston.
The discount is applicable only on the Air Jamaica legs of flights originating
in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. To reserve your tickets
and receive this discount, call the toll-free number (800) 523-5585 and
provide the reference file name “NBIA Annual Fall Training Institute.” Ticket
prices will be quoted over the phone and may not reflect Internet or
published prices. If you are calling from outside the United States,
Canada or the Caribbean, please call 44-0-20-8570-7999.
The easiest way to get from Norman Manly Airport to FTI headquarters
at the Hilton Kingston Hotel is by taxi. The cost of a taxi from the
airport to the hotel is approximately $20.
Entry Requirements for Jamaica
A summary of necessary documentation for your entry into Jamaica is
listed below. Please visit www.congenjamaica-ny.org/visas.htm for
full information regarding entry requirements based on your nationality.
Please note that as a conference attendee you are considered a tourist
for entry purposes.
U.S. and Canadian citizens are required to have either
a valid passport OR photo ID (such as a driver’s
license) and official birth certificate or other documents that will
establish nationality and identity. All documents must bear the same
last name.
Commonwealth citizens are required to have a passport
valid for a minimum of six months AND a return or ongoing
ticket
Other foreign nationals are required to apply for a
tourist visa through the Jamaican Embassy, High Commission, Consulate
General. Please visit www.congenjamaica-ny.org/visas.htm for
more information on visa requirements for your individual country.
For further assistance or a letter of invitation, contact education@nbia.org.
Extend Your Stay in Jamaica
Jamaica has many beautiful resorts and coastal cities. After attending
three days of intensive business incubation training, visit one of
these fabulous destinations and relax. Great Vacations, a tour operator
based
in Kingston, offers tour packages to the destinations described below.
For information about Great Vacations’ Tours, visit www.greatvac.com or e-mail Rowena Minott at rminott@greatvac.com. For general information
about visiting Jamaica, visit www.visitjamaica.com.
Montego Bay
Located on the northwest shoreline of Jamaica overlooking the deep blue
waters of the Caribbean Sea, Montego Bay is Jamaica's second largest
city. There are more hotels in Montego Bay than in any other Jamaican
city. Spend a day in the sun on boats of any shape or size and then watch
the sun disappear beneath the horizon while you enjoy an evening cruise.
On land you may want to visit the Rose Hall Great House (reported to
be haunted) or the Parish Church, built in 1795 in nearby Falmouth.
www.montego-bay-jamaica.com/
Negril
Negril is located on Jamaica's western tip. Its 7-mile white sand beach
extends from Bloody Bay to the Negril lighthouse. Negril is rich in history—the
infamous pirate Calico Jack was captured there in 1720 and the Walt Disney
movie Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea was filmed there. Activities
in the seaside resort of Negril include horseback riding, bicycling on
its many bluffs, and a wide variety of water sports including kayaking,
snorkeling, diving and skiing. Negril also offers excellent shopping
and dining choices.
www.negril.com/
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios is located on the northern coast of Jamaica. This city is famous
for its stunning waterfalls, white sand beaches and fern gardens. Ocho
Rios highlights include street markets, craft fairs and jazz festivals,
as well as opportunities for river rafting, horseback riding, offshore
fishing or snorkeling.
www.discoverjamaica.com/gleaner/discover/orios.html
Port Antonio
One of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean has always been Port Antonio.
Its surrounding area offers visitors unparalleled natural beauty: rugged
coastlines, romantic beaches, hidden coves, rivers, and waterfalls, all
set against the spectacular backdrop of the Blue Mountain range. Visit
quiet, rural Port Antonio to see one of the most beautiful harbors in
the Caribbean, historical streets and buildings, and natural beauty.
www.portantoniojamaica.com/
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