2024 FINANCE & ADMININSTRATION SEMINAR FAQ
Meeting Location:
ac hOTEL BY mARRIOTT
333 wEST cOLUMBIA wAY
VANCOUVER, WA 98660
Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Confirmation of on-line registrations will be sent to the attendee and admin email listed on the registration form within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation within 2 days, please do not hesitate to call 360-943-0760 or email Mandy.
What is the dress code?
Dress is business casual.
Hotel Information
WPPA sleeping room rates at AC Hotel by Marriott are $182 per night + taxes and fees
(our block includes: 20 rooms Tuesday, 60 rooms Wednesday, 60 rooms Thursday)
Reservations must be made by May 26th to guarantee the rates listed. Once our contracted block of rooms have all been reserved, our block is "sold out". However, you can still rent a room at the standard hotel rates as long as the hotel has rooms available. The block may sell out any time prior to the cut-off date.
Lodging Reservations can be made online by clicking on this link; or by calling the hotel directly at 360-993-8895. When calling, be sure to specify that you are with the WPPA Finance and Administration Seminar. You will be asked to guarantee the reservation with a credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges of one night’s lodging plus tax.
Parking
AC Hotel does have a parking garage, the entrance is off “Quayside Place” on the West side of the hotel. The parking fee For hotel guests is $25.00 per night. For non-hotel guests it is $4.00 per hour or a max of $25 for the day.
There is also “event parking” which is a daily discount for non-hotel guests that will stay most of the day, but not overnight. The parking payment machines cannot issue this discount, so to utilize this you will need to pay at the front desk before departing.
Is there a seminar registration deadline?
The seminar registration deadline is June 19, 2024.
What are the seminar registration fees?
Please refer to the registration link.
What does my registration fee include?
The registration fee includes everything listed on the Finance and Administration Seminar agenda.
Do I need to register my guest and is there a charge for them to attend?
There is no separate fee for a spouse/guest to attend Thursday evening's reception and dinner, but you do have to register you guest advance so we have a proper head count for food. Please be sure to include their full name on the registration form when registering for this event.
I have food allergies/I’m vegetarian. How do I let you know this?
There is a comment section on the registration form where you can note this information. ALL special food/meal requests must be ordered in advance of the meeting. We are not able to accommodate special meal requests on the spot. If you have troubles with the form, questions, or forget to add that when you register, please contact Mandy via email as soon as possible: mlill@washingtonports.org or phone 360.943.0760 and she will be happy to help.
What if I have to cancel?
A $100 administration fee will be charged for cancellations received after Wednesday, June 19th and for registrants failing to show.
I’m not familiar with the Vancouver area, where can I find information on restaurants and other things to do?
Vancouver has a great restaurant scene and many of them are within walking distance of the AC Hotel. Please check out the “Visit Vancouver” website for information on food, things to do, and so much more! They also have a special offer for conference attendees that allows you to get discounts at select restaurants and shops. Click here for more information on the “show your badge” discount program.