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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - JULY 26, 2019
 
CONVENTION SHUTTLE: There will be a courtesy shuttle to transport registered convention attendees to and from the official hotels and the Georgia World Congress Convention Center.  Additional information will be provided shortly.

CONVENTION CENTER PARKING: Parking Rate: $10/day.  You may pre-purchase parking is available online at gwccparking.com.  Click "KPC National Convention" and purchase from either the Green Deck or Red Deck.  There is one day that the parking is behind a code, due to a soccer match.  The code is KPC19NOTE: There is no in and out access.
 
BUS PARKING: Visit www.gwccparking.com and click the Marshalling Yard parking button
  • Click daily parking then GWCC Parking
  • Type in “bus30” for the access code
  • Add to cart
  • Complete purchase process in cart with credit card
You can either print the permit or the driver can show the attendant the permit on their cell phone.  pre-purchase parking is available on our website, gwccparking.com.  They would just have to look for the event and click and will be able to purchase from either our Green Deck or Red Deck.  There is one day that the parking is behind a code, due to our soccer match.  The code is KPC19.

The address for the Marshalling Yard is: 362 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd; Atlanta, GA, 30313.  The directions for the lots can be found at this link https://www.gwcca.org/parking-directions/.
 
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: Remember to schedule your transportation to and from your hotel.  If you already have a reservation and need to update your hotel information, instructions have been added to the portal. Click here and see Reservation Changes for instructions.  Dart Transportation is providing exclusive airport to hotel shuttle services for KPC attendees.  Receive a special discount rate when you book online using promo code, "KOFPC".  Click here to visit your custom booking portal.   
 
The deadline for booking with the promo code is Tuesday, July 30th at 12:00 AM. 
JULY 25, 2019
 
Everyone who used an email address when reserving your hotel room(s) should have received confirmation emails from either the Omni or the Marriott Marquis.   Please check your spam folder if you did not see an email from the Hotel.
 
After transferring the rooming list to the Omni and Marriott Hotels, the Sheraton canceled all reservations and issued refunds to the cards used to make the reservations.  UPON CHECK-IN AT YOUR RESPECTIVE REPLACEMENT HOTEL, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT OF YOUR STAY AT CHECK-IN.
 
Please Note: We are seeking an additional hotel for those still needing rooms.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis Contact:
Ms.Ha Tu, Event Manager
Ph: 404.586.6054 Email: ha.tu@marriott.com

Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center Contact
Andrelle Smith, Group Rooms Coordinator
Ph: 404-818-4433  Email: andrelle.smith@omnihotels.com
or Amelia Holmes Email: amelia.holmes@marriott.com

July 19, 2019
 

Dear Convention Attendee,

Based upon hotel availability in downtown Atlanta, we have been relocated to two additional hotels as listed below, with meetings held at the Omni Hotel at CNN center and the Georgia World Congress Center.  The Courtyard Marriott and the Marriott Marquis are both less than a mile from the Omni and Georgia World Congress Center, and the Sheraton Hotel is arranging transportation to assist with movement between venues. Pertinent information will be communicated as it becomes available, so please check your email messages regularly  

Please note: You MUST retain your current hotel reservations in order for them to be transferred to the new hotels. We are aware that many of you received cancellation notices in error, but I am assured that your reservations were captured before those notices were sent.  

  1. Courtyard Marriott: IF you currently have reservations at the Courtyard, the original overflow hotel, your reservations will remain there. Do Not Cancel Your Reservation.
  2. Omni Hotel at the CNN Center: The first half of the rooms reserved at the Sheraton will be moved to the Omni Hotel chronologically based upon the date your reservation was made. (Those reserving rooms at the Sheraton first will be moved to the Omni in that order.)
  3. Marriott Marquis: The second half of the rooms reserved at the Sheraton will be moved to the Marriott Marquis chronologically based upon the date your reservation was made (The Marriott Marquis will assume all remaining reservations once the Omni is full.)
  4. Non-group reservations: If you made reservations at the Sheraton outside of the KPC room block by using points or other discount programs such as Expedia, ETC., you will need to either make your own hotel arrangements, or complete a room request by clicking here or https://kpcrooms.questionpro.com.   We will make every effort to find you an affordable room in close proximity to the convention.

At this point there is no action required on your behalf, please refrain from contacting the Omni or Marriott Marquis. On Monday, 7/22/2019, the hotels will begin the migration process based upon the information that you provided when you reserved your room at the Sheraton.  Once the reservations have been transferred, you will receive confirmation from the respective hotel that you were assigned.    

Because this is still a very fluid situation, information may change during the planning process. Please understand that we had to essentially start a year's long planning process all over again, so your continued patience is greatly appreciated. 

Again, thank you for your understanding and prayers as we deal with this unforeseen circumstance. 

With warm regards always,
Grant A. Jones
Executive Director