About The Venue (Holiday Inn by the Bay):
Venue and First Hotel Option
The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn by the Bay (88 Spring Street, Portland, Maine 04101), along the beautiful shores of Casco Bay.
The conference negotiated a discounted group rate of $239 at the venue, which is the largest hotel in the State of Maine. Just steps away from the hotel, the Old Port thrives with unique shops, diverse restaurants, a vibrant arts district and a working waterfront.
The group rate will be available until September 3, 2024 or until the block is fully reserved (whichever comes first). Note that the block sold out a few weeks before the deadline date in 2023.
Steps to book online in the conference block:
1. Click this link here.
2. Click “Book Now” button in upper right corner of the hotel website.
3. Put in the dates of the event (October 7-10) & click the “Search” button.
Anyone wishing to book outside the official dates of the event will need to use the Call-In method:
Phone: (207) 775-2311
Block Name: URISA 62ND Annual
Three letter booking code: URI
Second Hotel Option (Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront):
Overflow Room Block: URISA has also arranged for an additional hotel room block at the Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront (379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101). The Aloft is a few blocks away from the conference venue (Holiday Inn) and is offering a discounted room rate of $260 to GIS-Pro attendees. This block will be open until September 5 or until all rooms are reserved. To proceed with booking your room at the Aloft, please click here.
Note that you should never reserve a room through any outside firm like the "Travel Hosting Team". Such organizations are not legitimate and their "booking service" is a scam. Reserve only through the link that will be provided.
