Passport To The World NYE in Washington @ Hilton December 31, 2009

PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
The World's Most Exciting New Year's Eve Destinations ... All In One Incredible Party!

Venue
The Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave
Washington DC

Date/Time
Thursday, December 31, 2009
10:30 PM - 3:00 AM

This Evening Features:

* Salsa, Merengue, Ballroom and Swing Dance Lessons
* Open Bar Multiple Dance Floors Live Salsa Band
* Different Color Bracelets for Singles & Couples
* The East Coast's Largest Ballroom Henna
* Seated Four Minute Dating for Singles
* Caricaturists Hottest DC Party DJ's
* Bar Code Tickets for Quick Entry
* Live Orchestra and Swing Band
* Dessert Buffet Champagne
* Paparazzi and fun pictures
* Nine Themed Party Areas
* Live Mariachi Band
* Chocolate Tasting
* Comedy Show
* Balloon Drop

Join Us for a an Amazing Celebration With Open Bar and Dessert!
It’s Our Way of Showing Our Valued local residents
We Want to Provide You a New Year's Eve International Gala at a Great Price!

The Gala
New Year’s Eve, the world’s biggest party, begins in Tokyo and travels time zone by time zone around the globe. Now you can ring in this New Year immersed in some of the world’s most exotic cultures – from one spectacular location!

On December 31, 2009, Professionals in the City proudly hosts the preeminent party of the year. We help you celebrate the turn of an eventful year by bringing the global party to you at the newly renovated Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle.

We traveled the world in search of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations. Inspired by the dazzling array of traditions abroad, we’ve combined them all into a truly unforgettable evening.

Over 3,000 people joined us for New Year's Eve last year. Can we possibly beat last year’s historical New Year’s Eve bash? The answer is unquestionably - Yes! Tickets to our amazing parties sell out fast year after year, so act now because you definitely don’t want to miss out on this event!

Experience the world’s most spectacular celebration complete with bottomless drinks, sumptuous dessert, and breath-taking aesthetics as you step out of Washington, DC and into the world’s most alluring destinations around the world! Be among the first to see the $140 million renovations to the Washington Hilton and its 35,000 square foot ballroom, the largest ballroom on the East Coast, and recent host to the official 2008 Presidential Inaugural Ball.

Join Us For This Extraordinary New Year’s Eve Party Featuring:
Countless Fully Stocked Open Bars from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. featuring: Fine Wines, Beer, Spirits, Name Brand Cocktails, Assorted Martinis and -of course- Champagne!
A sumptuous dessert buffet will also be available from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. And, in addition to the dessert buffet, a chocolate tastingwill be provided!

Passport Challenge
Upon entering the Gala, you’ll receive an event program that serves as your official World Gala passport. Get your passport stamped at a variety of stations in each room and participate in our Passport Challenge. The more stamps you receive, the better your chance of winning free admission to upcoming Professionals in the City events; we will also be offering other incredible prizes.

International Paparazzi Panorama
Feel like a celebrity as you don the red carpet in all of its glitz and glamour. Paparazzi will be standing by to capture your grand entrance. Professional photographers will also be stationed throughout the Washington Hilton. We want to make sure that you are able to capture the night’s fun and excitement on the spot! Take the night home with pictures that you can print onsite. Dance, drink and laugh as roving photographers catch all of the best action on film.

Enter Themed Rooms That Touch All Continents

Latin Fusion Salsa Room
Enter the Latin Fusion Room and celebrate New Year’s Eve in hot Rio De Janeiro, Bogota and San Juan style. The party unfolds with our sultry early evening Salsa, Meringue and Samba dance lessons.Dance the night away to our Live Salsa band with Brazilian Dances like the Forró, Pagode, Samba de Gafieira and the Lambada. Then, step into our late night Latin nightclub and Salsa, Meringue, Reggaeton or Cha-Cha your way into the New Year!

Bay of Biscay Nightfall Ball
Step into the Bay of Biscay Nightclub and celebrate in true Ibiza, Lisbon and Montpellier fashion. Enjoy all-night dancing in the East Coast's largest ballroom. Join the countdown, as you watch the massive midnight balloon drop at the stroke of twelve. Watch as 2010 is welcomed around the world, with parties broadcast on enormous big screen televisions. You’ll also enjoy all of your Top 40 favorites, with the talents of one of the most popular DJs in the Nation’s Capital.

Italy's Sleepless in Venice
Experience your chance at love during our popular and fast-paced speed dating rounds at a seated four-minute dating event. Join hundreds of singles sa we bring you intimacy and romance where you will be able to meet as many individuals as you choose. Stay 4 or 40 minutes. It’s entirely up to you. Different color bracelets are provided for singles and couples for instant identification throughout the Gala.

Austria's Dancing Like the Stars
Enter the elegance of Vienna, Provence and Cape Verde Islands, with alive orchestra/swing band creating an enchanting ambiance of modern and timeless classics. Brush-up on your Waltz, Fox Trot and Swing skills with our early evening dance lessons. Later in the evening, the band will switch to some timeless motown classics. These guys really know how to groove and have a good time! They will definitely have you on the dance floor singing along.

Asian Fete - Fountain of Fortune and Youth
Ring in the New Year surrounded by exquisite Asian music and culture most popular in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Kyoto. We know it’s a bit early for the Chinese New Year, but we can’t wait to celebrate it! This year we have a Dj spinning tunes specifically tailored towards fun, asian nightclub hits! Take part in Asian traditions, with an Origamistoffering souvenirs and a Henna Artist at hand to paint your own design. Authentic costumed Geisha Girls join you in welcoming the New Year.

Bollywood Hills Underground Club
Celebrate Bombay City and Bollywood with exotic Hindi, Punjabi, Pakistani, Ghazals, and Bollywood Pop songs played through the night by our own high-spirited DJ. Learn Bollywood dances from professional performers in traditional apparel. Mingle among costumedBollywood-style entertainers.

Red Light District
Ring-in the New Year Amsterdam-style! Enjoy a hilarious late night “R” rated comedian that is sure to leave you laughing your way into the New Year!

South of the Border
Join the jam-packed Mexico City fiesta led by one of DC’s hottestMariachi band.

January 1 Bowl Games
All attendees are invited to join on January 1 in McClellan's Sports Bar, the hotel's famous pub, to watch the bowl games. And during the gala, we will have the Peach Bowl (the Chick-fil-A Bowl) on in the pub.

Please note: A dessert buffet and a chocolate tasting are the only food included with this option.

This is a walk-around style event.
All items subject to modification.
Black tie optonal. No Jeans or athletic shoes allowed. Dress to impress!

Directions and Discounted Parking
The Washington Hilton is just a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Metro Red Line. Exit on Q Street at the north end of the Station and walk north on Connecticut Avenue to The Washington Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Avenue. Limited parking is available for guests at the hotel’s Garage, just under the hotel, at the discounted rate of $15 per car the night of the event ($23 per car if left overnight). Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests are also welcome to use the Universal North Parking Garage at 2010 T Street, NW, and the Universal South Parking Garage located on Florida Avenue between the Rite Aid Pharmacy and a theater. Both Universal Garages are private commercial garages that will close at 3 a.m. on January 1, and will remain closed all day on January 1. The hotel's garage, in contrast, is open 24 hours.

Special Discounted Hotel Room Rate
The Washington Hilton has recently completed renovations on every available guest room in the hotel. A block of Washington Hilton hotel rooms are reserved for ticketed attendees at a discounted nightly hotel room rate of just $149 per room.

To take advantage of this special rate, reserve your room by clicking on www.hilton.com or by calling 1-800-HILTONS or 202-483-3000 and requesting the "Professionals in the City" New Year’s Eve room rate. To obtain this discounted room rate, rooms must be reserved prior to December 1, 2009.

With more than 1,000 rooms, the Washington Hilton is a DC landmark and recipient of numerous awards. Its ability to handle large groups while making each guest feel pampered and special is legendary. All rooms include premium TV, daily newspaper delivery, and exquisite amenities. Tower rooms include luxurious robes, complimentary beverage service and a special lounge. The hotel's suites are complete with Jacuzzi tubs, bathroom phones, fax machines, refrigerators and complimentary beverage service. Its high-on-a-hill location means every room has a spectacular view. Staying at the Washington Hilton is akin to being on a land-bound cruise ship, with access to all that Washington has to offer.

VIP
The VIP option includes everything listed in the main party description above except the dessert buffet, with the addition of the following:

* Early Admission – Beginning at 9:00 *
* Five Hour Party from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. *
* Open Bar from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. *
* Food Buffet *

VIP Menu

The VIP Menu includes:
Multiple Buffet Stations and Fully Stocked Open Bars Feast at multiple buffet stations with a menu including Cajun fried whole turkey, sugar cured ham, penne pasta, vegetable antipasto, assorted cheeses, sliced baguettes and crackers, Caesar salad, biscuits, rolls, and more!
After the food buffet, enjoy a sumptuous chocolate tasting!
The night would not be complete without countless open barsfeaturing: Fine Wines, Beer, Spirits, Name Brand Cocktails, Assorted Martinis and -of course- Champagne!

Please note: The dessert buffet is not included with the VIP option because the VIP option provides a food buffet instead. However, everything else, including the chocolate tasting, is included with the VIP option.