National Convention

national convention and tradeshow

Marco Island, FL
May 11 — 14, 2025

We are stoked to be returning to Marco Island, FL, for National Convention 2025. Registration, lodging, awards and scholarship applications are now live!

Ski Area & Attendee Information

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Event Location

Marco Island is located at the southernmost tip of mainland Florida's west coast. Known as Florida's Paradise Coast along with Naples and the Everglades, Marco Island is the largest inhabited isle of the Ten Thousand Islands.

All convention events and activities will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, located at 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145.

Lodging

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

400 South Collier Boulevard,
Marco Island, Florida, 34145
239-394-2511

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Booking Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Hotels Near the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

NSAA's lodging block at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is close to selling out. If you are not able to get a room there, NSAA has made arrangements with HotelMap to offer discounted lodging close by. Please use the link below to see what is available.

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Airports

SW Florida International Airport (RSW), located 41 miles from Marco Island, is the closest airport. It is serviced by most major airlines including American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and United.

Miami Airport is the next closest airport and is approximately a two-hour drive from Marco Island.

Ground Transportation

NSAA has arranged the below discounted rates with Naples Transportation & Tours (NT&T).

Sedan (up to 2 passengers)	$214.61
SUV (up to 4 passengers)	$288.61
Van (up to 8 passengers)	$488.42
Executive Van (up to 14 passengers)	$651.22

Prices include: Baggage Claim Meet and Greet, Chauffeur Gratuity, Service Charge and Fuel.

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Note: While it is very easy to secure an Uber or Lyft from the airport to the JW Marriott, we have been advised that both services have recently been unreliable with transportation from the JW Marriott back to the airport. We highly suggest making transportation reservations in advance. Interested in sharing a ride (and the cost)? Post your request in Whova.

Attend National Convention on a Scholarship

Want to attend this event but don’t have the financial means to do so? Consider applying for a Mountain Foundation scholarship. Applications are now open. The application deadline is March 15, 2025.

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2025 NSAA Awards Ceremony

2025 Applications Are Live!

Tuesday, May 13 | 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.

The industry celebration of the year closes out #NSAA2025 by recognizing the industry's best and brightest. Award finalists are recognized and winners crowned in the categories of Marketing, Safety, Sustainability, and the Conversion Cup.

MARKETING | SAFETY | SUSTAINABILITY | CONVERSION CUP

2025 Committee Meeting Schedule

Saturday, May 10, 2025

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Executive Committee
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Board of Directors

Sunday, May 11, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Growth Committee
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Government Affairs Committee
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Environmental Committee
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Economic Committee
1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Public Lands Committee
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Small Resort Operators Committee
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Education and Risk Management Committee
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Association Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Annual Business Meeting Open Meeting – All NSAA members are encouraged to attend

Inclusion Workshop Opportunity

Making Inclusion Work | Readiness, Rightsizing & ROI

NSAA and PepsiCo are excited to have Damaris Price on deck to facilitate an all-day workshop geared toward ski area HR professionals, upper-level manager, general change agents and industry stakeholders. The workshop takes place May 11, 2025, in Marco Island, FL.

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