[NFB_of_Georgia] 2023 NFB Convention Hotel Information

[Dorothy Griffin]

National Convention

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest
gathering of blind people in the world.

It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the
blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically
electing our leadership <https://nfb.org/about-us/leadership> and
establishing each year's organizational priorities.

Although the convention is open to all, our constitution
<https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution> states that
only members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making
when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, join
the NFB today <https://nfb.org/get-involved/join-us>.
Save the Date: 2023 National Convention

July 1 through July 6, 2023
Houston, Texas
2023 Convention Hotels:Main Convention Hotel

The Hilton Americas-Houston
<https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/houcvhh-hilton-americas-houston/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HH-HOUCVHH&y_source=1_MTIyMDc5OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D>
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010

Room Rates:
$119 for singles, doubles, triples, and quads plus 8.25% Sales Tax and 17%
Occupancy Tax.

The Hilton Americas-Houston is situated in the heart of downtown Houston
across the street from the beautiful twelve-acre Discovery Green Park. The
Hilton Americas is an ideal location for our annual event. Ballrooms,
breakout space, and sleeping rooms are all stacked in the same tower housed
on a single city block, simplifying navigation and minimizing travel
distances. In-room internet is complimentary to all attendees as is access
to the health club and swimming pool on the 22nd floor. There are several
dining options on the hotel’s lobby level (including a Starbucks for those
of you requiring a caffeine fix) and many more choices within easy walking
distance from the Hilton’s front door.

To book your room at the Hilton Americas-Houston for the 2023 convention,
call 1-800-236-2905 after January 1 and ask for the “NFB Convention” block.
For each room, the hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s room rate
and taxes and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a
credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If
a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2023, half of the deposit
will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
Overflow Hotel

Marriott Marquis Houston
<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houmq-marriott-marquis-houston/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0>
1777 Walker St,
Houston, TX 77010

Room Rates:
$119 for singles, doubles, triples, and quads plus 8.25% Sales Tax and 17%
Occupancy Tax.

The Marriott is only a three-block walk directly across Discovery Green, or
attendees can walk entirely indoors through the George R. Brown convention
center, connecting both hotels on the second level. You will find many of
the same amenities at the Marriott as well as a Texas-shaped lazy river
pool.

To book a room at the Marriott Marquis Houston, call 1-877-622-3056 after
January 1. Again, ask for the “NFB Convention” block. The same deposit and
cancellation policies that apply at the Hilton Americas-Houston will also
be used at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

More 2023 Convention Details Coming Soon
-- 
Dorothy Griffin - President
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
dgriffin at nfbga.org
770-374-4832

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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