Conference Details - Accommodations
Continuing Education Information
Physicians: Physicians' Education Resource is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Sixth International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
New York, NY
March 13-14, 2009
Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
2 West St.
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 344-0800
Fax: (212) 344-3801
Hotel Information
Look out across the waterfront as Lady Liberty stands proudly over symbolic Ellis Island. Sweeping views command your attention at every turn. American history surrounds you as the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian and other impressive tributes are just steps away. As one of the best hotels in New York, The Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park immerses its guests in all the luxury and cultural heritage that is lower Manhattan. At the southwestern tip of Manhattan, The Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park offers a convenient downtown location and features telescopes in harbor-view rooms; 3 dining facilities, including the award-winning 14th Floor Rise Bar and Terrace, 2 West Steakhouse, and Lobby Lounge; 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including 2 ballrooms; a fitness center; and Wi-Fi access in all public space and guest rooms.
Area Information
Lower Manhattan is undergoing an exciting revitalization, yet it also retains a rich history. Enjoy the same panoramic views that welcomed millions of immigrants to life in a new land. Explore an abundance of cultural and historical attractions that together tell the tale of New York’s rise to become the first modern city in the world, all within comfortable walking distance of your accommodations at the only luxury waterfront hotel in Lower Manhattan. With panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and New York Harbor, this Battery Park hotel is within a 5-minute walk of the Skyscraper Museum, Wall Street, Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. The hotel is a 5-minute cab ride to the trendy Soho, Tribeca, and Meatpacking neighborhoods known for their boutique shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Hotel Reservations
A special rate of $309.00 plus applicable state and local tax has been secured for this meeting, effective through February 10, 2009. To check availability and to make a reservation, please call (800) 542-8680 or (212) 344-0800. Be sure to mention that you are attending the “Melanoma Symposium.” You can also make your reservations online at www.ritzcarlton.com using Group Code ONCONCA. These rates are valid March 10-17, 2009.
Reservations made after February 10, 2009, are subject to availability and prevailing rates. Typically, the hotel is sold out during this time period, and there are a limited number of discounted rooms. It is recommended that you make your reservations as soon as possible.
Travel Arrangements
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are both approximately 13 miles from the hotel. Alternatively, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 22 miles away. By train, New York’s Grand Central Station and Pennsylvania Station are approximately 4 miles from the hotel.
You are invited to make your travel arrangements by contacting PER’s travel partner, American Express TraveLink, at (888) 225-8205 and asking for Peter Carson (ext. 2034), or by e-mail at per@trvlnk.com or pcarson@trvlnk.com.
Special fares are available on American Airlines, American Eagle, or AmericanConnection by mentioning Group Code A1719SS. You can also book online at www.aa.com using Promotion Code A1719SS.
Educational Grants
An educational grant for this activity was provided by:
- Bristol-Myers Squibb / Medarex
- GlaxoSmithKline / Synta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Merck Oncology
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals/
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Curagen Corporation
- Eisai, Inc.