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1 2018 National Leadership Conference HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION JUNE 28 - JULY 2 ATLANTA, GA

HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION To prepare for attending a National FCCLA Conference, follow these steps to make your trip planning easier: 3 o Step 1.

2 HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION To prepare for attending a National FCCLA Conference, follow these steps to make your trip planning easier: 3 o Step 1. REGISTER FOR NLC All registrations for a National FCCLA conference must occur in the FCCLA portal. Before you register for a National FCCLA meeting/conference, these items listed below must be complete: Any invoices with a balance must be paid All students and advisers must be affiliated (submitted and paid) You must submit your registrations and generate an invoice to be officially registered for the conference. 3 o Step 2. RESERVE HOTEL ROOM(S) See instructions in the National Leadership Guide on reserving your hotel room(s) for your chapter. 3 o Step 3. BOOK TRAVEL Please do not make travel arrangements until you are officially registered for the meeting and hotel reservations have been made. Pg. 2

3 HOUSING POLICY FCCLA contracts with hotels in cities where the nationally sponsored meetings are held. Room rates and cost of meeting space are based on an anticipated room pick-up. It is important that FCCLA state associations stay within the official meeting/conference hotel block when attending the meeting/conference. a. Delegates who live more than 30 miles from the convention site and do not stay within the official meeting/conference hotel block will be assessed a meeting room fee of $25 per individual conference registration in order to register for the meeting/conference. b. Delegates attending nationally sponsored meetings/conferences and not staying within the official meeting/conference hotel block may not participate in national Competitive Events or run for national office. OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTELS The 2018 National Leadership Conference official convention hotels are listed here. The official conference hotels (listed below) are all within walking distance of the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) and convenient to many dining and entertainment options. Key information for each hotel has been provided. Transportation will not be provided between the hotels and the GWCC. Additional hotels may be added based on registration counts. In the event the additional hotel(s) is not within walking distance transportation will be provided. The current tax rate at each hotel is 16% and is subject to change. This tax is added to the room rate each day. Please contact the Conference Department if you have any questions or need additional information at or meetings@fcclainc.org. Hotel Room Rate Hotel Information HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA 265 Peachtree Street, NW $169 plus tax Single, Double, Triple, Quad Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Distance to GWCC: 0.8 mile Distance from Airport: 10 miles THE WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA 210 Peachtree Street NW $179 plus tax Single, Double, Triple, Quad Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Distance to GWCC: 0.6 mile Distance from Airport: 10 miles OMNI ATLANTA HOTEL AT CNN CENTER 100 CNN Center $189 plus tax Single, Double, Triple, Quad Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Distance to GWCC: 0.2 mile Distance from Airport: 12 miles ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 265 Peachtree Center Avenue $189 plus tax Single, Double, Triple, Quad Check In: 4:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM Distance to GWCC: 0.7 mile Distance from Airport: 12 miles Pg. 3

4 HOTEL ASSIGNMENTS Each state delegation is assigned to one of the official conference hotels and will have a block of sleeping rooms to accommodate the state s anticipated attendance. These assignments are based on the anticipated attendance provided by state advisers. Additional hotels may be added based on actual conference registrations. STATE HOTEL STATE HOTEL Alabama Westin Peachtree Plaza Nebraska Westin Peachtree Plaza Alaska Omni Atlanta Nevada Atlanta Marriott Marquis Arizona Omni Atlanta New Hampshire Omni Atlanta Arkansas Hyatt Regency Atlanta New Jersey Atlanta Marriott Marquis California Westin Peachtree Plaza New Mexico Westin Peachtree Plaza Colorado Westin Peachtree Plaza New York Westin Peachtree Plaza Connecticut Omni Atlanta North Carolina Atlanta Marriott Marquis Delaware Westin Peachtree Plaza North Dakota Omni Atlanta District of Columbia Omni Atlanta Ohio Westin Peachtree Plaza Florida Hyatt Regency Atlanta Oklahoma Hyatt Regency Atlanta Georgia Omni Atlanta Oregon Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hawaii Hyatt Regency Atlanta Pennsylvania Omni Atlanta Idaho Westin Peachtree Plaza Puerto Rico Westin Peachtree Plaza Illinois Westin Peachtree Plaza Rhode Island Westin Peachtree Plaza Indiana Atlanta Marriott Marquis South Carolina Atlanta Marriott Marquis Iowa Atlanta Marriott Marquis South Dakota Omni Atlanta Kansas Omni Atlanta Tennessee Atlanta Marriott Marquis Kentucky Omni Atlanta Texas Hyatt Regency Atlanta Louisiana Omni Atlanta Utah Atlanta Marriott Marquis Maine Omni Atlanta Vermont Omni Atlanta Maryland Omni Atlanta Virgin Islands Omni Atlanta Massachusetts Omni Atlanta Virginia Omni Atlanta Michigan Westin Peachtree Plaza Washington Westin Peachtree Plaza Minnesota Omni Atlanta West Virginia Omni Atlanta Mississippi Westin Peachtree Plaza Wisconsin Omni Atlanta Missouri Atlanta Marriott Marquis Wyoming Omni Atlanta Montana Omni Atlanta Pg. 4

5 HOTEL INFORMATION It is important that you make your hotel reservations before booking travel arrangements. When making hotel reservations, all attendees must be listed for each room when making reservations online or using the official FCCLA Housing Form. National Headquarters verifies hotel housing lists, and attendees not staying within the official meeting/conference hotel will be assessed a $25 fee per registration and they will not be eligible to run for a national office or to participate in Competitive Events. Rates Conference rates will be honored over the peak conference dates (June 28 July 2, 2018). A limited number of rooms are available before and after the conference dates. Rates may vary based on extended arrivals/departures. The current tax rate at each hotel is 16% and is subject to change. This tax is added to the room rate each day. Reservations All hotel reservations must be made by May 15, 5:00 PM EDT and will be placed at your state s assigned hotel. Requests made after May 15 at 5:00 PM EDT cannot be guaranteed the FCCLA conference rate or within the official conference hotel block. Delegates attending nationally sponsored meetings/conferences and not staying within the official meeting/conference hotel block may not participate in national Competitive Events or run for national office. Hotel reservations must be made on the official 2018 NLC Housing Reservation Site or by using the official FCCLA Housing Form by May 15, 5:00 PM EDT. After your 2018 NLC registration is submitted, you will automatically receive an confirmation with instructions to make hotel reservations. If you do not receive a registration confirmation within 48 hours, meetings@ fcclainc.org. Check your spam or junk mail folder, where the confirmation may have been filtered to. Telephone reservations will not be accepted and reservations not made using the FCCLA Housing Reservation Site or official Housing Form will not be included in the 2018 NLC hotel block. Only registered conference attendees are eligible to take advantage of the FCCLA negotiated conference room rates within the FCCLA housing block dates. Please note: state/chapter advisers, affiliated students, and chaperones will be given priority for housing at the state s assigned hotel. It is the responsibility of the adviser/chaperone to provide supervision to their student(s) throughout the entire conference. As such, all advisers/chaperones must register for the Weekly Registration or Registration Package and attend the entire conference for supervision of the students. Deadlines All reservations must be made no later than May 15, 5:00 PM EDT. Reservations made after May 15, 5:00 PM EDT will be made based on hotel and rate availability and are not guaranteed at the conference rate. Requests for rooms after May 15, 5:00 PM EDT cannot be guaranteed housing in the same hotel as your state delegation or within the FCCLA hotel block. Payments All reservations must be secured by a credit card as. The credit card on file will only be charged if the hotel does not receive full payment (by check or credit card) at least 10 business days prior to your arrival. Checks for housing payments should not be mailed to FCCLA Headquarters or included with your NLC registration. Checks sent for final payment should be made payable to and mailed directly to your confirmed hotel and must be received at least 10 business days prior to arrival. If paying your final balance at the hotel with a credit card not in your possession, the hotel may require you to complete a credit card authorization form prior to arrival. Pg. 5

Room Types Hotels have a limited inventory of double/double rooms and FCCLA secures the maximum number of double/double rooms the hotels can provide.

6 Room Types Hotels have a limited inventory of double/double rooms and FCCLA secures the maximum number of double/double rooms the hotels can provide. Due to the high demand for double/double rooms, in most cases, double/double rooms will only be used to house triple and quad occupancy. Your state will be provided with a percentage of the double/double rooms requested so all states have an equal share of double/double rooms. If your requested block of double/double rooms exceeds your state s percentage of rooms, you will be notified. The hotel will make every attempt to house rooms with three people in a double/double room. However, rooms with three people may be placed in a room with a king-bedded room with a rollaway, or pull-out sofa bed. Rollaway beds may be requested for single-bedded rooms with two occupants for an additional charge and will be based on the hotel s available inventory. Hotel Room Occupancy King Room = Single/Double/Triple* (Triple occupancy will be placed in a room with a rollaway bed or pull-out sofa bed at no additional charge, up to the hotel s inventory.) Double/Double Room = Triple/Quad* * Two adults may be assigned to a king or queen room. Hotel Check-In: Rooms will be pre-blocked by the hotel to keep groups together. The hotel will avoid placing males and females in adjoining rooms based on the reservations received. This will depend on the hotel occupancy the previous night. The hotels will make all attempts to place students and chaperones on the same floor. When you check-in, not all rooms may not be available. As your group s rooms become available the hotel will contact you. It is important that you allow the hotel to keep the rooms pre-blocked to keep your group together. Make your travel plans with check-in times in mind. Check with the hotel about special arrangements if you must arrive before check-in time or after 8:00 PM. Advisers should check the group into the hotel at one time and secure room assignments and keys. Have a copy of the housing confirmation and valid picture identification with you. If your state adviser secured housing reservations as a state group, this is your state adviser s responsibility. Outside telephone service will be restricted in rooms not leaving a credit card deposit. Pay movies, room service, and in-room internet access will be on a cash-only basis. Due to the high demand for double/double rooms, in most cases, double/double rooms will only be used to house three or four guests. Rooms with three occupants may be placed in rooms with a king bed and rollaway bed or pull-out sofa bed. Rollaway beds may be requested for singlebedded rooms with two occupants for an additional charge and will be based on the hotel s available inventory. Hotel Check-Out: Refer to your state s assigned hotel for specific check-in and check-out times. Failure to vacate rooms by this time may result in a full rate being charged for that day. Advisers must assume financial responsibility for the room bill. Special Accommodations If you require special accommodations, please notify FCCLA at least 60 days prior to the conference at meetings@fcclainc.org and when registering for the conference. Pg. 6

TRAVEL INFORMATION Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 6000 North Terminal Parkway Atlanta, GA 30320 atl.

FCCLA has partnered with Delta and United Airlines to offer discounted airfare for attendees traveling to the National Leadership Conference.

7 TRAVEL INFORMATION Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 6000 North Terminal Parkway Atlanta, GA atl.com The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is approximately 12 miles from downtown Atlanta. FCCLA has partnered with Delta and United Airlines to offer discounted airfare for attendees traveling to the National Leadership Conference. Delta Airlines: Fares Offered: Up to 10% discount on applicable fares Meeting Promotional Code: NMQZ4 Travel Dates: June 25 July 5, 2018 Origin: Any Delta Air Lines city Destination: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Reservations and ticketing is available via delta.com or by calling the Delta Meeting Network Reservations at (800) Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM 7:00 PM CDT. Please note that a Direct Ticket Charge will apply for booking by phone. When booking online, select Meeting Event Code and enter your Meeting ID in the box provided on the Advanced Search Flights page. All discounted tickets are non-refundable. There is a $200 change fee for all discounted tickets. United Airlines Fares Offered: Up to 10% discount on applicable fares Meeting Promotional Code: ZE7X Travel Dates: June 25 July 5, 2018 Origin: Any United Air Lines city Destination: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Reservations and ticketing is available via united.com or by calling the United Reservations Meetings Desk at for reservations and provide the Z Code ZE7X and Agreement Code Please note that a Direct Ticket Charge will apply for booking by phone. When booking online, enter Z code ZE7X in the Offer Code box on the All Search Options page. Ground Transportation TAXI: There is a flat rate of $30 to the downtown area, plus an additional passenger charge of $2 when the accompanying passenger and the original passenger are proceeding to the same destination. Flag drop fee is $1.50. UBER/LYFT: Cost is approximately $20 for an UberX, approximately $40 for an UberXL, and approximately $16-24 for a Lyft each way. Proceed through baggage claim toward the Georgia Lottery booth for the escalators to the Rideshare Pick-up Zone. Request your ride when you arrive in the Rideshare Pick-up Zone. SHUTTLE: Cost is approximately $16.50 per person each way using a shared-ride shuttle. Greater Atlanta Airport Shuttle is the # 1 transportation service in Atlanta, including airport shuttle, taxi, or bus services to and from the Atlanta airport and around the city of Atlanta! Reservations can be made in person, by phone at (678) , or online at gaairportshuttle.com. Shuttles leave every 15 minutes from the airport from stalls MARTA: Cost is approximately $2.75 each way. Take the train north to the Five Points Station. Take the westbound train 1 stop to CNN/GWCC Station. Pg. 7

8 PARKING Each hotel offers valet parking with in and out privileges. There are several lots and garages nearby each hotel for self-parking. Bus and van parking can be arranged with the hotels for an additional fee. Hotel HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA 265 Peachtree Street, NW Parking Rates Overnight Valet Parking in an underground secure garage is available at $22.00 per day with in and out privileges for FCCLA attendees. There is no self-service parking available on the property. Guests may elect to self-park at off-property locations, such as 31 Baker St. (31 Baker Street NE). This covered garage is one block from the hotel and is available at a discounted rate for Hyatt guests. Charges are $20 for 24 hours with no in/out privileges, valid Friday - Sunday. THE WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA 210 Peachtree Street NW OMNI ATLANTA HOTEL AT CNN CENTER 100 CNN Center Valet parking only with in and out privileges. Current rates are $33.75 inclusive of tax and reflect a 25% discount for FCCLA attendees. Local self-parking lots are easily accessible and within walking distance. Valet address is 185 Ted Turner Drive Valet parking only with in and out privileges. Current rates are $33.75 inclusive of tax and reflect a 25% discount for FCCLA attendees. Oversize large and /or lifted SUVs and trucks are an additional fee. Vehicles that remain in parking garage after 2:00 PM on day of departure will incur an additional overnight fee of $20. Local selfparking lots are easily accessible and within walking distance. ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Valet parking only at $20 per day for FCCLA attendees. Oversize vehicles are an additional fee. Nearby selfparking lots available for $4/hour and $25/day. Pg. 8

GWCC SELF-PARKING OPTIONS The GWCC offers discounted self-parking options for FCCLA National Leadership Conference attendees. Most conference sessions will take place in the GWCC, Building B.

9 GWCC SELF-PARKING OPTIONS The GWCC offers discounted self-parking options for FCCLA National Leadership Conference attendees. Most conference sessions will take place in the GWCC, Building B. The closest lot to Building B is the Red Deck parking garage. Prices listed include all applicable fees and taxes. Questions? Contact FCCLA is not responsible for parking arrangements or payments. Hotel GWCC RED DECK PARKING GARAGE 103 Mangum St NW 6:00 AM EDT 11:00 PM EDT Parking Rates Vehicle Types: Standard Auto Single Day Pass: $ Day Pass: $79.10 GWCC MARSHALLING YARD AREA Ivan Allen Jr Blvd Atlanta, GA :00 AM EDT 11:00 PM EDT Vehicle Types: Bus, Motorcoach, Oversized Vehicles Single Day Pass: $ Day Pass: $ To make parking reservations visit and follow these steps: 1. Enter FCCLA in the Upcoming Events field then click Search. 2. Click Find Parking on the pass you would like to purchase. 3. Enter FCCLA in the Access Code field. 4. Select a parking location then add it to your shopping cart. 5. If you are purchasing single day passes for multiple days you will need to repeat steps 1-4 for each day you need a pass. Selecting more than 1 from the quantity dropdown will add multiple passes for that day only. Overnight parking requires you to purchase parking for both days. 6. Carefully review the day(s) selected before you proceed to the checkout screen. 7. When you are ready to checkout you can create an account if you do not already have one or continue as a guest. 8. Enter your billing information, payment information then click Complete Purchase. Pg. 9

10 After 9 pm, North Springs to Lindbergh Center only. Transfer to the Gold Line for service between Lindbergh Center and the Airport. Service to Edgewood/Candler Park: weekdays 5 am-9 am & 3 pm-9 pm Service to King Memorial: weekdays 9 am-3 pm, Sat.- Sun. until 9 pm After 9 pm, Bankhead to Vine City only. Transfer to the Blue Line for service between Vine City and Indian Creek GA-400 USING ATLANTA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Shuttle DART Transportation Atlanta s premier shuttle service to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. From booking a ride to tracking your shuttle, getting to and from the airport has never been easier than with Dart Airport Shuttles. Travelers can choose to ride in a shared-ride shuttle with fellow passengers or reserve a private, non-stop shuttle. Book now with your custom code FCCLA18 to receive your discounted rates here. MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is Atlanta s public transportation system and offers bus and rapid rail system throughout the city. Today, MARTA is one of the top 10 transportation agencies in the United States. MARTA provides public transportation that is convenient, safe, and clean. Train Hours Weekday: 4:45 AM 1:00 AM Weekend: 6:00 AM 1:00 AM Legend RED LINE RED LINE NIGHT TIME SERVICE (SEE BELOW) GOLD LINE BLUE LINE EXPRESSWAYS GREEN LINE GREEN LINE NIGHT SERVICE (SEE BELOW) STATIONS WITH FREE DAILY PARKING STATIONS WITH LONG-TERM AND FREE DAILY PARKING MARTA RIDESTORE REDUCED FARE OFFICE LOST & FOUND STATIONS WITH RESTROOMS Regional Connections COBB LINK (770) Stations served GWINNETT COUNTY TRANSIT (770) Stations served GRTA XPRESS (404) Stations served I-285 ZIPCAR (A CAR SHARING SERVICE) ZIPCAR AMTRAK USA-RAIL Bus Route 110 from Arts Center Station GREYHOUND BUS LINES/SOUTHEASTERN STAGES Exit at Garnett Station I-75 Red Line North Springs N Sandy Springs Dunwoody Medical Center Gold Line Doraville Chamblee Brookhaven/Oglethorpe Buckhead Lenox Lindbergh Center I-85 Train Frequency Rush Hours: Every 10 minutes 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM Non-Rush Hour: Every 15 minutes Nights & Weekends: Every 20 minutes Bus Hours Weekday: 5:00 AM 1:00 AM Weekend: 5:00 AM - 12:30 AM HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (800) Red and Gold Lines before 9 pm. Gold Line only after 9 pm. Transfer to the Red Line at Lindbergh Center to continue to/from North Springs. For customer service: (404) I-20 Blue Line Hamilton E. Holmes Bankhead Green Line TTY: Accessible Format: Arthur B. Langford Jr Pkwy Arts Center Midtown North Avenue Civic Center Peachtree Center West Lake Ashby Vine City Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center I-85 West End Garnett Oakland City Lakewood/ Ft. McPherson East Point College Park Airport Five Points Georgia State King Memorial Inman Park/Reynoldstown Edgewood/Candler Park I-20 East Lake Decatur I-285 Avondale Kensington Indian Creek RAIL MAP Plan your trip at itsmarta.com or call for help and the latest schedule updates. Fares are loaded onto a Breeze card/ticket at any Breeze Vending Machine at MARTA stations, RideStores, or online at breezecard.com. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 1910 Association Drive Reston, VA fcclainc.org Pg. 10

Q1 Arrival Statistics. January-March 2015

Q1 Arrival Statistics. January-March 2015 Q1 Arrival Statistics January-March 2015 Q1 Total Air Arrivals Visitor Expenditure The average per person expenditure increased by $278 vs. Q1 2014. Overall this increase in spend contributed over $6M