General Information
Accommodations
Accommodations for the conference are at the JW Marriott, Clearwater Beach.
691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Clearwater Beach, Florida, Resort | JW Marriott Clearwater Beach
Airport
There are 2 near-by airports:
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the nearest international airport. The hotel is a 45-minute ride from there. Ubers and cabs can be found at the airport. You can also rent a car.
St Pete/Clearwater (PIE) is closer to the airport (30 minutes) and has domestic flights including the airline Allegiant which often offers cheaper fares.
Orlando airport can be cheaper sometimes than Tampa but is further away. Possibly 2.5 hours or so depending on traffic.
Parking
The JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa offers Valet only parking to their hotel guests. Parking rates are currently Overnight Valet: $45.00, Day Valet: $35.00. Plus tax. Parking rates are subject to change. Please note that all Guests & Vendors are responsible for their own parking charges.
Arrival and Check-in
It is expected that attendees will arrive/check-in after 4:00 PM. Check out is 11:00 AM.
Conference Venue
The Conference room is located at the hotel in Pallavi Ballroom
Conference Registration
Come by the registration desk. During the conference sessions this will be located inside the Pallavi Ballroom .
Welcome Reception Location (May 31st Starting 6 pm)
Location: TBA
Oral Presentations
Speakers need to submit their presentation by May 28th at 5pm eastern to the Presentation link (Link will be provided near the date).
Lunches/Informal Discussions
Lunches for registered participants and registered accompanying persons will be served during the times indicated in the program and only after the session has finished. Badges are required for admission.
Dinners/Informal Discussions
A welcome dinner on June 1 and a farewell gala on June 3rd is include in registration during the times indicated in the program. Vegetarian entrees are available only upon request in advance of the meeting. Please contact Yijie Zhu to request this at the time of your registration yijiezhu@fau.edu. On other days, dinner is not included in the registration to allow participants a less structured time so they can organize smaller group dinners.
Internet, Phone, & Computer
Wireless Internet access is located throughout the conference center and the hotel room free of charge. Phone service is available for an additional charge to the hotel from your hotel room.
Passport and Visa
Participants are advised to check on their individual requirements before attending this meeting. Visa applications should be filed at the nearest American Embassy in the country in which you are resident. It is recommended you do this NOW to allow you to get your visa. Some participants could not come in years past due to visa's not being processed in time.
Letters of Confirmation
Note: Letters confirming your invitation to attend this meeting will be issued upon request only to: Authors of accepted abstracts who are fully paid registrants. A request should be submitted to yijiezhu@fau.edu
Liability and Insurance
Neither the organizers, nor the American Association of Geographers will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during meeting period. Participants are advised to arrange their own personal travel and health insurance.
No Photographs and Recording Devices
Participants are not allowed to photograph and/or record using cameras, mobile telephones and other recording devices during any conference presentation.
The symposium will take pictures and share them. All participants will be required to acknowledge if they agree to be photographed.
Conduct Policy
Registrants must agree to follow the AAG Event and Conduct Policies which is part of the registration.
Other Information
Badges are required for admission to all events.
All conference events are non-smoking.
Resort Fee
We have negotiated a reduced resort fee (which is included in hotel registration so you will not pay extra).
The resort fee covers the following which you are entitled to:
Daily Enhance High-Speed Internet Access
Two Beach Chairs, Daily
One Beach Umbrella, Daily
Rental of Bicycle usage for 2 people for up to 4 hours per day
Daily Fitness/Wellness Classes, 2 guests
Transport Locally Clearwater Beach Trolly (small fee)
Called the Jolly Trolley Clearwater Jolley Trolley
Pick-up: Across the street (2 min walk)
Goes north to Northside (main Clearwater Beach)
and goes Southside (Sand Key area)
Free Transport Locally
Moke (based on valet availability - they will take you. Go to Valet stand. They can take 3 guests plus the valet). Please note there is only one Moke/valet at a time.
Drops off a mile north of hotel towards the main CW beach area.