Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference
FAQs
On behalf of Explore Georgia, we're delighted that you will be attending the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference and look forward to seeing you. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
What building entrance should I use at the Jekyll Island Convention Center?
Where is the registration desk and badge pickup? When is it open?
What do I need to pick up my badge?
What if I registered but can no longer attend? Can I get a refund or send someone in my place?
I’m paying by check. Where do I send it?
I'm a member of the media. Can I attend and cover the conference?
What transportation options will be available?
How should I plan to dress for the conference?
Can I get copies of the speaker presentations?
When can sponsor-partners set up and break down?
What building entrance should I use at the Jekyll Island Convention Center?
All conference sessions and events will take place at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. The Porte Cochere is the primary entrance to the conference (view map here).
Address:
75 Beachview Drive North
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
Where is the registration desk and badge pickup? When is it open?
Conference registration and badge pick-up are located in the Jekyll Island Convention Center at Oceanside Registration (view map here).
All attendees must be registered, and badges are required for entrance to conference sessions and events. If you need to make changes to an existing registration, you can do so at the registration desk.
Registration hours:
Sunday, September 27: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, September 28: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 29: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30: 7:30 a.m. – Noon
What do I need to pick up my badge?
You will receive a registration confirmation email with a QR code.
To expedite your badge pickup on-site, please print the email or have it readily available on any smartphone and bring it with you to the registration desk.
What if I registered but can no longer attend? Can I get a refund or send someone in my place?
Substitutions are allowed within the same organization and can be made prior to the conference or on-site at the registration desk.
If an attendee must cancel on or before August 21, 2026, a refund will be issued minus a $50 processing fee. We regret that refunds cannot be made after August 21, 2026.
I’m paying by check. Where do I send it?
ATTN: Jonathan Bennett
Georgia Tourism Foundation
75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 1200
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
If you need a W9, please contact Jonathan Bennett at [email protected].
I'm a member of the media. Can I attend and cover the conference?
While we appreciate your interest, this is a professional development and working event designed for Georgia’s tourism and hospitality industry professionals. As such, the conference is only open to registered attendees, and we do not offer general media credentials or open press access for reporting purposes.
What is the parking fee for Jekyll Island? Is there a parking fee at the Jekyll Island Convention Center?
As a state park, all vehicles entering Jekyll Island are required to pay a $10 daily parking fee. Daily and multiday parking passes can be purchased in advance online or at the gate upon entering the island.
There is no additional cost to park at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
What transportation options will be available?
Select host hotels provide complimentary shuttle service on request, including to the Jekyll Island Convention Center and the Happy Hour & A Half event on Tuesday evening. Host hotels with complimentary shuttle service available include the Westin, Holiday Inn, Courtyard Residence Inn, and Jekyll Ocean Club. In advance of your transportation needs, check with your hotel directly on shuttle operating hours and accessible destinations.
Please note that if you would like to utilize a shuttle to any or all Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference events, you must request shuttles directly through your hotel. There will not be a shuttle schedule specific to the conference.
For alternative transportation, enjoy a bike ride or rent a “red bug” for a truly Jekyll Island experience. Use this map to make your plans!
How should I plan to dress for the conference?
Business attire is requested for Wednesday, September 30.
Business casual attire is appropriate for Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29. Bring a sweater or light jacket as meeting rooms can be chilly.
Pack some casual coastal or resort wear for the evening events on Monday and Tuesday.
Can I get copies of the speaker presentations?
After the conference, attendees who complete the post-conference survey can download presentations approved for sharing by the speakers.
When can sponsor-partners set up and break down?
Exhibitor load-in and set-up will take place at the following times in the Prefunction Lobby within the Jekyll Island Convention Center:
Sunday, September 27: 1 - 4 p.m.
Monday, September 28: 9 a.m. - Noon
Exhibitor break-down and load-out will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, after the Governor’s Luncheon concludes.