Venue:
The conference and workshops will be held on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU), in Hardin Planetarium, Snell Hall, Thompson Complex Central Wing.
Conference Hotel:
Special Conference Reservations at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Bowling Green are now closed.
There are still some nights available.
For questions regarding Hyatt Place Hotel: Tel: +1 270 467 0001
Other hotel suggestions in the area: http://www.booked.net/hotels/us/ky/bowling-green-33540
Transportation: (to Bowling Green)
Nashville, Tennessee international airport (BNA) — 70 minute drive to WKU. Airlines serving over 50 non-stop destinations in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, including: American, Delta, United, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, SouthWest, etc.
- Shuttle van services from Nashville:
– In Shuttle Transportation, 615.255.3519, www.inshuttle.com
– Bowling Green Shuttle Service, 270-781-4321, www.bgshuttle.com
Louisville, Kentucky international airport (SDF) — 90 minute drive to WKU. Airlines serving over 25 non-stop destinations in the USA, Mexico, and the Carribean, including: American, Delta, United, Allegiant, SouthWest, etc.
- Shuttle van services from Louisville:
– 24 Hour Airport Shuttle, 931-552-9928, www.myshuttlelimo.com
– Bowling Green Shuttle Service, 270-781-4321, www.bgshuttle.com
The nearest Amtrak station is Cincinnati, OH, with connections to Bowling Green via Greyhound bus service.
Local Transportation:
GO bg Transit, (270) 782-3162, http://www.casoky.org/transportation
Uber (local trips only), https://www.uber.com/cities/bowling-green-ky/
Traveling from the Hotel to the Conference Center:
The Thompson Complex West where the conference is hosted is 2.5 blocks from the conference hotel. (See Map below.)
- Walk out of the hotel front door and turn right.
- When you arrive at the traffic light, turn left and cross the street.
- Walk two blocks, at the next traffic light, notice the round planetarium building across the street.
- Cross the street. The building to the left of the round planetarium is the Thompson Complex.
- Enter through the front doors and follow the signs to the registration/information center.
Lunches: Lunch will be provided at the conference venue.
Coffee breaks: Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided during the breaks.
Dinner: On your own, list of local restaurants will be provided.
Visa: Please check with your local embassy of consulate regarding visa. For invitation letters and other requirements, please contact LOC.
Wall socket type: Two or three prong US wall Socket. http://www.usatourist.com/english/traveltips/electric-power-tips.html