Hotel Information

Accommodations for the 2000 International Sales Conference have been arranged at:

Hilton Waikoloa Village 425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa, HI 96738 Phone: (808) 886-1234 Fax: (808) 886-2900

The Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination in itself. It is a well-renowned property located on the magnificent Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. This Polynesian playground offers such amenities as luxurious guest rooms, saltwater lagoon, beach and freshwater pools with a myriad of water activities, gourmet restaurants, art galleries and boutiques and tournament level tennis and golf facilities. The Kohala Spa offers massages, facials and body masques and a fully equipped fitness room for your convenience.

Despite its size, Hilton Waikoloa consistently has one of the highest guest occupancy rates of any property in the islands. The boats and monorail are both fun and functional, since the large size of the grounds would make walking back and forth to your room difficult. The unique transportation system enhances the entire process. The four acre, ocean fed, salt water lagoon is the best. As this property sits adjacent to a rocky shoreline, this huge man-made lagoon provides ample opportunity for kayaking, snorkeling or just sunning on the strip of sand shipped in to create a beach. A genuine beach is less than a five minute drive from the hotel, but few guests feel the need for the real thing, as the Hilton Waikoloa substitute is great for all but the most energetic beach-goers. A number of freshwater pools, along with waterslides and waterfalls, will keep the family busy. As if these were not enough, the property also offers a unique opportunity to get in the water with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins under a supervised program.

The Kona International Airport is only 25 minutes from the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

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Air and Ground Transportation

Take advantage of discounted conference rates for air, car rental and ground transfers. To secure special rates, tickets must be purchased on or before 01 June 2000 or 60 days prior to travel date. Contact Boeing Travel Management Company through the following:

Major credit cards such as American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

Since you will be travelling during the busiest season of the year, we recommend that you check into the airport one hour prior to your departure time. You can reconfirm your seat assignments and receive your boarding passes (if they are not included in your ticket).

Attendees on international flights should plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled flight.

NOTE: International travelers must have a valid passport to enter the United States. Check your US Consulate for specific visa requirements for your country. All other travelers must have a picture ID due to the additional security at domestic airports.

The luggage allowance for most airlines is a total of two bags of checked luggage per person weighing up to 70lbs. each. One carry-on item is allowed and must fit in either the overhead compartment or under the aircraft seat. Make sure that your luggage tags are fastened securely and your bags are checked through to the Kona International Airport on the Big Island. If you have specific questions, please contact the airline on which you are booked for more information.

Law requires that a government agricultural agent inspect all luggages of travelers entering the U.S. mainland from Hawaii. Inspections will be carried out on departure at the Kona International Airport. Please do not pack plants or fruits in your luggage.

Hotel reservations can be made by filling out the registration section. Linear Technology Corporation has booked blocks of rooms on a DOUBLE OCCUPANCY basis intended for 2 conference attendees or 1 attendee and spouse, if it applies. The Company will pay for the hotel room only on the nights of August 2 to 4 on a double occupancy basis. If you don’t have a spouse and if you wish to request a single room, you are obliged to pay for 1/2 of the room plus tax. Hotel rates are $223 (inclusive of tax) per night, double or single. You will be also responsible for any incidental charges at check out. Everyone is free to leave Saturday morning, August 5th.

If you plan on vacationing before or after the Sales Conference, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is offering rooms at the same rate of $223 (inclusive of tax) 5 days before or after the meeting on a space-available basis only. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by calling (800) HILTONS. Identify yourself as an attendee of Linear Technology Corporation's Sales Conference. Online reservation is also available by visiting www.hilton.com/reservations/index.html?hotel=KOAHWHH. Please provide the group code LTC to receive the special rate. Only a limited number of rooms are available at preferred rates. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Official check-in time at the Hilton Waikoloa Village is 3:00 p.m. For arrivals earlier than 3:00 p.m., every effort will be made to have your rooms available as soon as possible.

Check-out time is 12:00 noon. You must follow the hotel’s formal check-out time procedures, even if you have not incurred any incidental expenses. To avoid long lines on the morning of August 5th for group check-out, it is a good idea to check-out as early as possible. Express Check-out is available to all participants.

The Hilton Waikoloa Village will maintain a separate account for your personal expenses, which are not included in the program. You will be asked for an imprint of your credit card when you check-in to cover all your incidental expenses during your stay. Such expenses include recreational activities, laundry, telephone charges, in-room minibar and any other meals or snack that are not included in the program. This account must be cleared prior to your departure from the hotel. All major credit cards are accepted.

If you wish to bring your spouse and children to Linear Technology’s International Sales Conference, all costs associated with bringing your family (airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.) will be at your personal expense. Spouses are invited to attend evening scheduled activities only. Our planned evening events include cocktail reception on Wednesday (August 2^nd), offsite dinner on Thursday (August 3^rd) and award banquet on Friday (August 4^th).

Camp Menahune is Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Children’s Program located on the second floor of the Ocean Tower. The Camp program is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children 5-12 years of age. It offers a snack bar, state-of-the-art computer station, open air craft area, outdoor play station and a boat landing dock where young campers can enter the facility from one of Hilton’s fleet of canal boats. The cost is $55 per child.

Babysitting services are available based on a minimum of three hours between 8:00 a.m. and 12 midnight. Additional charges are assessed for babysitting prior to 8:00 a.m. and after 12 midnight.

	$12 per hour for one child
	Additional $2 per hour per additional child from the same family
	Additional $2 per hour per child for any hours that exceed an 8 hour period

Reservations for the Camp Menahune and babysitting services may be arranged directly with the concierge at the Hilton.

	Deluxe accommodations on a double occupancy basis for two days and three nights
	All meals and breaks throughout the program as described in the Daily Schedule of Events (August 2-4)
	Welcome Reception (August 2)
	Luau at the Mauna Lani (August 3)
	Awards Banquet (August 4)

Conference Headquarters will be set up for your convenience in the Grand Promenade. The functions of the desk are:

	Attendee registration and general information about the Conference
	Times and locations for all program functions and events
	All emergency assistance and messages

You will receive your 2000 International Sales Conference name badge upon arrival at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Please proceed to the Conference Headquarters located at the Grand Promenade after you have checked-in at the Grand Staircase.

To help you get better acquainted and for safety and security reasons, we ask that you wear your badge to all group functions to be readily identified as a 2000 International Sales Conference attendee. You will not be allowed entrance to the General and Breakout Sessions, planned meals or evening events without your badge, so please be sure to wear it at all times.

Business casual island wear is ideal for most of Linear Technology’s activities.

      Ladies: Sundresses, skirts, light tops

      Gentlemen’s: Slacks, collared shirts

A light jacket or sweater for the evenings is suggested. For the Friday evening function, the "Awards Banquet", cocktail dresses for ladies and sport jackets for gentlemen are requested.

Specific clothing suggestions also appear in the Daily Schedule of Events.

You’re finally on your way, heading for the beautiful Hawaiian sunshine and adventure.

Depart your home city and follow your individual itineraries to the Kona International Airport. When you arrive at the hotel, please proceed to the Grand Staircase first to pick up your room key and then to the Conference Headquarters at the Grand Promenade for your official registration to the 2000 International Sales Conference.

Check-in time at the Hilton Waikoloa Village is 3 p.m. For those arriving earlier, every effort will be made to have your room available as soon as possible.

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.    Welcome Reception, Kona poolside

As the sun sets, gather at the Kona poolside to enjoy the enchantment of a Hawaiian evening…tropical breezes blowing through the palms and the ocean lapping the shore. Polynesian specialty pupus and exotic tropical drinks kick off the celebrations, complemented by Hawaiian island music. Enjoy the spirit of Hawaii with old and new friends as you prepare for a productive Sales Conference.

7:00 a.m.	-	7:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, Lagoon Lanai
8:00 a.m.	-	8:45 a.m.	General Session-Opening Welcome, Monarchy Ballroom
9:00 a.m.	-	4:45 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m.	-	11:15 a.m.	Break, Grand and Kona Promenades
1:15 p.m.	-	2:15 p.m.	Lunch, Lagoon Lanai
5:00 p.m.	-	5:30 p.m.	General Session, Monarchy Ballroom
6:00 p.m.	-	6:30 p.m.	Transportation to the Mauna Lani will be provided this evening. Buses will depart the Hilton Waikoloa Village beginning at 6:00. Don’t forget to bring your Sales Conference badges.
6:30 p.m.	-	10:30 p.m.	Traditional Hawaiian Luau at the Mauna Lani. An excellent luau show under the stars will provide the perfect evening to your Hawaiian adventure.

7:00 a.m.	-	7:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, Lagoon Lanai
8:00 a.m.	-	8:45 a.m.	General Session, Monarchy Ballroom
9:00 a.m.	-	4:45 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m.	-	11:15 a.m.	Break, Grand and Kona Promenades
1:15 p.m.	-	2:15 p.m.	Lunch, Lagoon Lanai
5:00 p.m.	-	5:30 p.m.	General Session, Monarchy Ballroom
6:30 p.m.	-	10:00 p.m.	Cocktails and Awards Banquet

Tonight is your evening to shine and accept the accolades you well deserve. Your outstanding achievements have brought you here to Hawaii so take pride in being one of Linear Technology’s finest.

Start the evening with a cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by the Hilton Waikoloa Village award-winning chefs and live entertainment that will keep you on the dance floor all night.