Supporting Excellent Science Teaching for GeorgiaHotel Information & Travel FAQs
Plan Your Trip to GSTA's 2019 Annual Conference
February 14-16, 2019, Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center
The main accommodations for the conference will be provided by the Columbus Marriott, across the street from the convention center. You can make your hotel reservations at the conference rate by following this link through January 12th. See below for travel FAQs and scroll down for a map of the area. Other Hotels in the Area
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
Hotels in Phenix City- PLEASE NOTE: THESE HOTELS DO NOT ACCEPT GEORGIA TAX EXEMPT DOCUMENTS. You'll need to confirm with your administration/financial services that you can use school/district funds to stay at these hotels.
Holiday Inn Express Phenix City
Courtyard by Marriott Phenix City
The conference is being held at the Marriott Columbus. Columbus is located just southwest of Atlanta off I-185.
There is free, onsite parking at the conference center and in decks and surface streets. GSTA would like to encourage carpooling to maximize space.
3. Where can I eat?
Food is available within the conference facility. The concession stand offers the usual favorites plus healthier options. There are several other places to eat located within walking distance to the conference center.
5. How do I get around the Conference Center?
General information about the conference center can be found here. Specific information about session facilities will be found in the program and in the conference app. A map showing the conference center rooms at the facility is available here.
6. What other resources will be provided to help me get around the conference?
A full conference program will be available from the conference program webpage. As always, hard copies of programs will be distributed at registration. This year we will be providing a conference app to help you get around and schedule your conference experience.
7. Will there be free wifi?
Wifi is a priority for GSTA and will be available throughout the conference center. While we are working to provide ample bandwidth, presenters and attendees are asked not to stream video during the conference.