Annual Event Highlights

NEW YORK CITY 2006 ANNUAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

New York, NY (July 1, 2006) � The Big Apple is buzzing with exciting events this year. From first-rate festivals to world-class parades and holiday celebrations, New York City�s events calendar is incomparable. For complete information about New York City events visit the official visitor information web site of New York City at www.nycvisit.com.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Summer Breaks: July 1 - September 4, Citywide
The free Summer Breaks savings card provides discounts, exclusively for American Express Cardmembers, at hundreds of New York City�s best hotels, restaurants, retail stores, museums, attractions, tours, Broadway shows and more. www.nycvisit.com, 212-484-1222

Taste and Tour: July 1-September 4, Citywide
Explore more of New York City with special itineraries that showcase the sights and delights of 15 diverse neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. www.nycvisit.com, 212-484-1222

Summer Restaurant Week: July 10-14 and July 17-21, Citywide
More than 100 of NYC�s best restaurants will offer bargain three-course prix-fixe lunches and/or dinners during Summer Restaurant Week. Visit www.nycvisit.com for a list of participating restaurants. www.nycvisit.com, 212-484-1222

Shop 4 Class: August 25 � September 8, Citywide
Retailers throughout the city will donate a portion of proceeds to support the improvement of New York City public school libraries through a contribution to the Fund for Public Schools. www.nycvisit.com, 212-484-1222

NYC Half Marathon Presented by Nike: August 27, Manhattan
More than 10,000 athletes will run a 13.1-mile course that starts in Central Park, winds through Times Square and finishes in Lower Manhattan. A finish line in Battery Park will follow the race. www.nyrr.org, 212-860-4455

US Open: August 28 � September 10, Queens
The world�s premiere tennis players come to Queens for the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. www.usta.com, 718-760-6200