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The 9th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues (ICMOBT) will be held at the Marriott Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA.
Marriott Waikoloa opens in new tab/window 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa Beach Hawaii 96738 USA
The Ninth International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues will take place at the:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort opens in new tab/window Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, USA
Accommodation booking deadline: 14 November 2023
BOOK EARLY – LIMITED AVAILABILITY AT THE SPECIAL RATE
Rooms at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott are available for delegates at the reduced rate of $239 per room, per night.
Room rates are for single or double occupancy and subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 17.962%). There is an additional $45 per night for a 3rd of 4th adult in the room.
Check in time is from 4pm. Check out time is 12:00 noon.
Each room is subject to a mandatory activity passport fee, which is reduced to $15 per night and subject to applicable taxes (currently 14.962%).
The resort passport includes:
High speed in room wifi
Daily beach yoga for 2
Daily pool fitness class for 2
Daily cultural activity classes
Daily tennis court rental for 2
Shell lei upon arrival
Nightly storytelling with 2 complimentary mocktails
Parking charges at the resort are $25 for self- parking, and subject to applicable taxes (currently 4.712%).
Elsevier has been made aware that third-party companies are targeting Elsevier conference speakers and attendees with a fraudulent travel and hotel booking scheme.
The companies are calling/emailing conference attendees, using email addresses which appear very similar to official Elsevier email addresses, and claiming to be the “official” housing bureau and/or authorized by Elsevier to book hotel/travel accommodations for the conference. This is entirely false and should anyone contact you, please do not provide them with any of your details, but refer this to Elsevier. If you are in any doubt about an email regarding the conference, please check this with a member of the organising team via: [email protected] opens in new tab/window
The main airport serving our west side of the island, closest to the hotel, is Kona International (KOA) (the airport was recently re-named the Ellison Onizuka International Airport). The other airport on the island is Hilo. There is also the option of flying into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu first and then taking a short, 45-50 minute flight to the Big Island. There are daily direct flights into Kona International Airport. Major air carriers from the U.S., Japan and Canada fly directly into Kona. Direct flights are from: Anchorage (seasonal), Bellingham, Dallas Ft. Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Vancouver (seasonal), Haneda, and Narita. Some seasonal carriers also make the trip with charters.
There is no public transportation available on Hawaii Island, including from and to the airport. The best option is to use a taxi, Uber or contact either Big Island Transportation opens in new tab/window or Speedi Shuttle opens in new tab/window to arrange share rides.
All the major rental companies are found on the island of Hawaii. Rental car agencies are located at the Kona and Hilo International Airports as well as some resorts. Rental car companies are located just a short distance from both inter-island terminals. Taxis and other ground transportation are available curbside.
Hawaii County also offers free mass transit via the Hele On (Let’s Go) Bus. There are stops all around the island of Hawaii, with service between Kona and Hilo offered Monday through Saturday. All buses are wheelchair accessible, and it’s free to go anywhere on the island.
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Depart the Airport – there is only one exit with a traffic light. Take a left at the traffic light onto Highway 19, called the Queen Kaahumanu Highway, or as locals refer to it, the Queen K”. You will be heading north along the Kona Coast on your way to Waikoloa. There are no other traffic lights that you will encounter until you reach the light and intersection that takes you to the Marriott. The street at the light is Waikoloa Beach Drive - turn left into the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Pass the Queens Shops on the left and continue until you arrive at the entrance to the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and Vacation Club.
Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here.
Please contact us at [email protected] opens in new tab/window to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.
Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 20 October 2023.
Is there disabled parking? Yes, the property provides designated parking spaces for disabled guests.
Which entrances are accessible to wheelchairs? All public entrances are accessible to wheelchairs.
Are there areas that are not accessible to wheelchair users? No.
Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms? Yes, the conference rooms are all located on the lobby level and access to the guestrooms are via an accessible elevator.
Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?) Yes, there are two sets of accessible restrooms connected to the conference rooms and the meeting rooms are all located on the same level.
What provisions are there to assist guests with visual and/or hearing impairments? The venue provides ADA (Americans with Disability Act) kits for guests that indicate they have hearing impairments and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) for phones.
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How many guestrooms are there with disabled access? There are a total of 7 accessible guestrooms on property.
Catering: On request we can arrange for assistance with the collection of catering. Please contact us at [email protected] opens in new tab/window
Please contact us at [email protected] opens in new tab/window if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue on Monday 16th December 2023.
There are a range of activities to do in Big Island. Download the PDF below of the top 25 Hawaii Island Attractions. You can place reservations in advance either online or by contacting the hotel Concierge on 808-886-6789 and asking for EXPEDIA CONCIERGE.
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For additional information visit the Visitor Bureau website opens in new tab/window.
