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

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

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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Recap: 2024 National Convention & Tradeshow

Thank you for joining us for a fantastic week in Frisco!

#NSAA2024 Photo Album

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. – 12:00 p.m.	Environmental Committee
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Economic Committee
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Inclusion Advisory Group
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

Schedule-at-a-Glance

*Please note: Schedule and times subject to change.

Saturday, May 10

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	NSAA Executive Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	NSAA Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	NSAA Past Directors Reception

Sunday, May 11

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Inclusion Workshop
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Committee Meetings
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Load-In
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	NSAA Annual Business Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Next Generation of Leaders Reception
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception

Monday, May 12

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Exhibitor Load-In
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	General Session, Lifetime Achievement Awards & Keynote Presentation
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Education Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Tradeshow Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Education Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Education Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Tradeshow Reception

Tuesday, May 13

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Registration Open
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	General Session, Conversion Cup & Keynote Presentation
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Education Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Tradeshow Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Teardown
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Education Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Volleyball Tournament
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Awards Reception
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Final Night Reception

Wednesday, May 14

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Departure Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Golf Tournament