Housing and Registration will open on June 10th at noon Eastern. Please do not reserve a room through any solicitations you receive prior to the June opening, as they are from unofficial housing sources.

 

Benefits of Reserving with Maritz

Maritz is ICMA’s official housing company and solely authorized to coordinate hotel reservations for the ICMA Annual conference.

Best Rates

Discounted room rates and a guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel

Secure Reservations

After registering for the Annual Conference, you will have access to secure a hotel reservation

Support

Once the housing reservation system opens, access to Maritz’s customer service representatives for help with your reservation

Other Information About Hotels

Booking Your Hotel Room

  • After registering for the Annual Conference, you will have access to secure a hotel reservation.
  • Hotel reservations will be taken on a first come, first-served basis by Maritz. Registration and housing are scheduled to open in June.
  • For best availability and immediate confirmation, make your reservation via Maritz online reservation system or by telephone by calling Maritz at (219) 354-6679; Monday- Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm ET.
  • Reservations must be received by Monday, September 28 to guarantee conference rates. Higher rates may exist after that time.
  • Reservations must be accompanied by a credit card valid through November 2026 to serve as a guarantee.
  • Registration for the conference must be finalized with full payment in order to confirm a hotel reservation.
  • Reservations may be changed (based on availability) until Monday, Monday, September 28, via Maritz. After Monday, October 5, attendees should contact the hotels directly to change or cancel reservations.
  • Reservations must be cancelled at least 72- hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.
  • Special requests are not guaranteed. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in based on availability.
  • All rates are subject to state and local taxes.

Advantages to Booking Your Room Through ICMA's Official Housing Provider Maritz

  • ICMA secures room blocks at hotels to meet a variety of conference attendee tastes and budgets. ICMA's official housing company, Maritz, is solely authorized to coordinate hotel reservations for the conference. By booking a hotel room through Maritz, you receive:
  • Discounted room rates,
  • Immediate email acknowledgement of your hotel assignment,
  • A guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel, and
  • Access to Maritz's customer service representatives for help with your reservation.

When attendees reserve rooms at hotels that are NOT within the official hotel block, ICMA is:

  • Unable to assist when a reservation cannot be located in a hotel's system,
  • Unable to protect a reservation when a hotel "oversells" its room inventory, and
  • Exposed to penalties for not fulfilling contractual room block commitments. By avoiding such penalties, ICMA can keep conference costs down.

By Booking a Hotel Room Through Maritz, You Receive:

  • Discounted room rates.
  • Immediate email acknowledgement of your hotel assignment.
  • A guaranteed room reservation at an official ICMA conference hotel.
  • Access to Maritz's customer service representatives for help with your reservation.

When Attendees Reserve Rooms at Hotels That Are NOT Within The Official Hotel Block, ICMA is:

  • Unable to assist when a reservation cannot be located in a hotel's system.
  • Unable to protect a reservation when a hotel "oversells" its room inventory.
  • Exposed to penalties for not fulfilling contractual room block commitments. By avoiding such penalties, ICMA is able to keep conference costs down.

Important Note: Maritz is the Official Housing Provider for the ICMA Annual Conference. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company other than Maritz is not approved. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to ICMA or Maritz.

Reserving Via Telephone

After you have registered for the conference, you may reserve a room by calling Maritz at (219) 354-6679; Monday- Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm ET.

Cancellations/Changes/Refunds

  • Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.
  • Through September 28, 2026, send requests for changes and cancellations in writing to Maritz via e-mail icma@maritz.com.
  • Beginning October 3, 2026, contact hotels directly to make changes and cancellations. Please do not contact the hotels directly until October 3.

Need to book a hospitality suite?  Contact Felicia Littky at conferenceteam@icma.org, (202) 962-3656.

Important notice regarding hotel reservations for the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference

We have become aware of spammers who are contacting individuals via phone calls and emails, falsely claiming to assist with hotel reservations for the upcoming 2026 ICMA Annual Conference. We want to emphasize that our official housing block is managed exclusively by Maritz, our trusted partner in accommodation services.

Please note the following important information:

  • The official housing block for the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference will open at noon ET on June 10th, concurrent with the opening of conference registration.
  • To ensure that you book your accommodation within our official block, receive our specially negotiated discounted rates, and have access to Maritz staff for any assistance regarding your reservation, it is imperative that you make your reservation through our designated system.
  • We advise all attendees to disregard any communication, including phone calls and emails, from external entities claiming to assist with hotel reservations. These communications are not authorized by ICMA or Maritz.

We value the trust you place in us, and we are committed to ensuring a seamless and secure reservation process for all attendees. If you have any questions or concerns regarding hotel reservations, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

About Conference Hotels

ICMA secures room blocks at hotels to meet a variety of conference attendee tastes and budgets.

  • ICMA’s conference hotel block offers a range of options in terms of proximity, affordability, and style in order to meet a variety of attendee needs and preferences.
  • You MUST be registered for the ICMA Annual Conference before you may reserve a hotel room. Registration will open in June.
  • Meetings and/or special events may take place at the adjacent Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Consult the final conference agenda for details.
  • All hotels are non-smoking.

  • Many conference hotels are conveniently located within walking distance from the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC).

  • A shuttle service will run during prime conference hours, between the hotels noted below and the LBCEC. Long Beach Airport area hotel guests staying within ICMA’s block (those guests having booked through our system), will be offered Uber vouchers to get from the hotel to the LBCEC and back.

Please DO NOT contact the hotels directly.

ICMA’s conference hotel block offers a range of options in terms of proximity, affordability, and style in order to meet a variety of attendee needs and preferences.

Meetings and/or special events may take place at  the Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Consult final conference agenda for details.

All hotels are non-smoking. Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi access, coffee makers, hairdryers, and iron/ironing boards.

ICMA will provide shuttle service between the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC) and the following hotels: Hilton Long Beach, Hotel Maya, Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown, and The Queen Mary.

The shuttle will run every 20 – 30 minutes as follows:

Saturday (6:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-5:30pm)

Sunday (6:30am-10:30am & 4:30pm-8:30pm)

Monday (6:30am-10:30am & 4:00pm-8:00pm)

Tuesday (6:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-5:00pm)

Wednesday (6:45am-12:00pm)

Shuttles will also be provided for the Saturday night and Tuesday night receptions.

Uber vouchers for complimentary transportation to and from the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC) from Saturday to Wednesday. Only one (1) round trip transfer will be offered each day.

Uber vouchers will be provided to attendees with reservations made through Maritz’s system between the LBCEC and the following hotels:

Courtyard Long Beach Airport

Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport

Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport

Homewood Suites Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Marriott Airport

Residence Inn Long Beach Airport

Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport

Hotels in walking distance to LBCEC

The following hotels are within walking distance to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC):

  • Best Western Plus
  • Courtyard Long Beach Downtown
  • Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
  • Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
  • Hyatt Regency Long Beach
  • Marriott Long Beach Downtown
  • Westin Long Beach
Hotels not in walking distance to LBCEC

ICMA will provide shuttle service between the following hotels and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC):

  • Hilton Long Beach
  • Hotel Maya
  • Residence Inn Long Beach
  • The Queen Mary

Hours of service will be published in advance.

ICMA will provide Uber vouchers between the following hotels and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC):

  • Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport
  • Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport
  • Homewood Suites Long Beach Airport
  • Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport
  • Long Beach Marriott Airport
  • Residence Inn Long Beach Airport
  • Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport

Travel Information

John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Address: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is located 22 miles from downtown, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, and many of the ICMA contracted hotels.

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

Address: 4100 Donald Douglas Drive; Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is located 10.5 miles from downtown, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, and many of the ICMA contracted hotels.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 21.5 miles from downtown, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, and many of the ICMA contracted hotels.

Traveling between the airports and hotels is easy with a variety of options
From Long Beach Airport (LGB)

Taxi and Ride Share Service

The average fare to/from the airport to Downtown via Uber $25+ or Lyft is $15+, Long Beach Yellow Cab $30+, Opoli $25+, and Wingz Airport $30+. Guests departing the LGB Airport using a rideshare can be picked up on the outer curb in front of the terminal. Taxis are available at the taxi stand outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A.

Note: Fares can vary based on time of day, traffic conditions, and demand.

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES (located at the airport)

Company Phone Number
Alamo (888) 826-6893
Avis (310) 342-9200
Budget (310) 642-4500
Dollar (866) 434-2226
Enterprise (833) 679-2047
Hertz (310) 568-5100
National (888) 826-6890
Thrifty (310) 258-3000


AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Complimentary shuttle available from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to the following hotels:

  • Courtyard Long Beach Airport
  • Holiday inn Long Beach Airport / Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport
  • Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport / Homewood Suites Long Beach Airport
  • Long Beach Marriott Airport
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Taxi and Ride Share Service

The average fare to/from the airport to Downtown via Uber or Lyft is $62+, Yellow Cab $70+, and Opoli $50+. Guest departing LAX Airport using rideshare and taxis can be picked-up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1. Guests can walk or take the free shuttles to get to LAX-it.

To get to LAX-it for rideshare services or Taxis, follow these easy steps:

1. When you exit the terminal on the ground level (baggage claim level) you can walk to the LAX-it lot by Terminal 1 or ride the free LAX-it shuttle, which can be picked up on Lower/Arrivals Level at the inner curb outside of baggage claim areas at the green LAZ-it signs

2. Once on your way to the LAX-it lot, use your app to schedule your ride.

Ground Transportation waiting area map

Note: Fares can vary based on time of day, traffic conditions, and demand.

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES (located at the airport)

Car rental offices are located at 5251 West 98th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045. These companies are authorized to pick-up and drop-off their customers at the airline terminals using courtesy shuttles. Customers should proceed to the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign outside baggage claim on the Lower/Arrivals level for pickup. Service is available 24/7 for majority of the car rental companies. Car rental companies available are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Fox, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty, Zipcar, and Payless.

Company Phone Number
Alamo (888) 826-6893
Avis (310) 342-9200
Budget (310) 642-4500
Dollar (866) 434-2226
Enterprise (833) 679-2047
Europcar (323) 673-9084
Fox (323) 673-9084
Hertz (310) 568-5100
National (888) 826-6890
Sixt (888) 749-8227
Thrifty (310) 258-3000
Zipcar (866) 494-7227
Payless (213) 782-8950
From John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Taxi and Ride Share Service

The average fare to/from the airport to Downtown via Uber or Lyft is $60+, Yellow Cab $85+, and Wingz Airport $50+. Guests departing the SNA Airport using a rideshare can be picked up at the designated areas located on the top levels of parking structures A2 and B2, and in the Terminal C parking structure on the upper level next to the ticketing area. Taxis can be found in the Ground Transportation Center located on the Arrival (lower) Level between Terminals A and B, and in Terminal C near Column 14 on the Arrival Level.

Note: Fares can vary based on time of day, traffic conditions, and demand.

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES (located at the airport)

Rental car counters are located on the Arrival (lower) Level, between Terminals A and B, across from the John Wayne statue. Rental car pick-up and return is located on level “0” of Parking Structures A2 and B2 and is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Take the elevator down in parking structures A2, B2 or Ground Transportation Center to access level “0”. Car rental companies available are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt, and Thrifty.

Company Phone Number
Alamo (888) 826-6893
Avis (310) 342-9200
Budget (310) 642-4500
Dollar (866) 434-2226
Enterprise (833) 679-2047
Hertz (310) 568-5100
National (888) 826-6890
Sixt (888) 749-8227
Thrifty (310) 258-3000

Tips for Getting Around Town

The Long Beach Transit (LBT) Passport bus is a free, weekend-only service (Friday-Sunday) operating in downtown Long Beach. It runs roughly every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., serving key destinations like the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and Pine Avenue. Real-time location is available via the Transit app or by texting LBT and your stop number to 41411.

The Circuit shuttle serves Belmont Shore, Downtown Long Beach, and Alamitos Beach with electric golf cart-style vehicles. Service is on demand, similar to Uber and Lyft, and operates on Thursdays and Fridays 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Download the Circuit app to request a free ride and see service maps. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request.

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center offers over 4,000 parking spaces across four main on-site garages (Arena, Terrace Theater, Promenade, and Main Lot) at a flat rate, typically $15.00 per day. Parking is accessible for all events, with designated ADA spots and electric car charging.

Bird, Lime, and VeoRide electric scooters are available in Long Beach through the city’s Micromobility Program. Both sitting and standing scooters are available–to find the nearest scooter and start riding, download the app from one of the vendors. Give cycling a spin through the Long Beach BikeShare program. Rent a blue eight-gear bike equipped with an adjustable seat, basket, bell and lights, plus a GPS. The bikes can be picked up and dropped off at any designated hub. Then, you can check out Long Beach’s bike paths, including the popular three-mile paved Shoreline Path on the beach that connects the downtown area to Belmont Shore.

Long Beach Transit (LBT) buses generally operate from 5 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Sunday. Specific route times vary, with some services running only on weekdays. Visit the website to access the route map.

Under the blue box for Air Travel/ United Airlines is a section with information on the 3 area airports. Please drop Long Beach Airport section under the “CA” at the end of the address for John Wayne Airport. It should be a separate line.