{"id":4340,"date":"2016-12-29T15:35:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T15:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/meetings2-2\/?page_id=4340"},"modified":"2019-06-24T17:49:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T17:49:41","slug":"venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4340\" data-postid=\"4340\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4340 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_d39a73e tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_e10d3a9 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6ba9095   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>WSC 2019 will take place at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_697e984 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/files\/2019\/01\/hotel.jpg\" title=\"Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center\" alt=\"Gaylord National Resort image\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center                            <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"image-caption tb_text_wrap\">\n            201 Waterfront Street<br>\nNational Harbor, MD 20745<br>\n(301) 965.4000        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-caption -->\n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_23963d0  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Hotel<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/wintersimulationconference\\\">Click here to book within the special hotel room block<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Guests may also call <a href=\\\"tel:877-382-7299\\\">1.877.382.7299<\/a> to book over the phone. You will need to provide your arrival date and ask for the \u201cWinter Simulation Conference room block\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Please make your reservations as soon as possible because there is limited availability at this rate and it will sell out!\u00a0 <strong>All reservations must be made by the cut-off of Monday, November 11, 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$219\/night Deluxe Guest Room (plus taxes &amp;fees)<br \/>$259\/night Atrium View Room\u00a0\u00a0 (plus taxes &amp;fees)<\/p>\n<p>A daily resort fee is included in your guest room rate. This fee will cover several in-room amenities which include high speed internet access, unlimited local and domestic long-distance telephone calls, daily newspaper at elevator landings, designated complimentary in-room beverages, Fitness Center access &amp; pool, and a coupon book for the local area valued with a savings of $100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Deposit:<\/strong> you will be charged a one night\u2019s room and tax advance deposit at the time of booking in order to guarantee their room reservation.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason you may do so (3) three days before arrival, 72-hours. Once you have your cancellation number and the hotel is notified, your one night\u2019s room and tax advance deposit charge will be refunded to them.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive your credit within 3-5 business days to the method of payment initially provided when making their reservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WSC 2019 Fraudulent Room Reservations!!<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<em>only<\/em>\u00a0way to make reservations at the special conference rate in the WSC block is by using the link above or calling directly into the hotel. Please do not book with an outside booking agent. If someone contacts you via email or phone claiming to be the official WSC travel agent or WSC hotel room booking agent, please know that this is a scam and you should not use them. All reservations should be made on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact INFORMS Customer Service with questions.<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\\\"mailto:informs@informs.org\\\">informs@informs.org<\/a><br \/>phone: (443) 757-3500<br \/>toll free: 1 (800) 446-3676 (US only)<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_432ed63 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7731da9 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1f7c92c  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Getting Here<\/h2>\n<p>The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) located 6.9 miles away from the Gaylord National.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please be aware that traffic can be very heavy\u00a0around the DC Area.\u00a0 Heavy traffic times vary but are typically between 6am-10am and 3pm-5pm.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan travel accordingly and note that some transportation costs (i.e. Uber\/Lyft) may vary depending on travel times.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\/\\\">Super Shuttle<\/a> is available for approximately $18\/person (one way); reservation required. Taxi fare is approximately $28 (one way) from DCA.\u00a0 <strong>The hotel does not provide shuttle service.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other Nearby Airports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 35 miles<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 42 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\/\\\">Super Shuttle<\/a> is available from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for approximately $44 (one way) and from Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) for approximately $45 (one way).\u00a0 The hotel does not provide shuttle service to\/from airports.<\/p>\n<h5>By Train<\/h5>\n<p>The closest Amtrak station is located in Alexandria, Virginia (Amtrak Station ALX) located 5.6 miles NW from the Gaylord. Taxis, Uber &amp; Lyft are available from the train station.<\/p>\n<h5>By Metro<\/h5>\n<p>The closest Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) stop is Braddock Road Station located 4.8 miles NW from the Gaylord. Taxis, Uber &amp; Lyft are available from the Metro station.<\/p>\n<h5>By Car<\/h5>\n<p>For driving directions go to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/maps\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/\\\">https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/maps\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Parking<\/h5>\n<p>On-site parking at the Gaylord is $30 daily for self-parking and $49 for valet. There are other parking garages within walking distance of the hotel that are also available.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7e10271 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0df13be first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_233d78e image-overlay   auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/files\/2019\/01\/Picture1.jpg\" title=\"About National Harbor\" alt=\"National Harbor interior decorated for the winter holidays\">    \n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    About National Harbor                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n                <\/div>\n        <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_608fdf2   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>National Harbor, Maryland was developed about ten years ago as a brand-new 350-acre resort community on the Potomac River. It is located just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and is approximately 12 miles from downtown Washington, DC.<\/p><p>Water taxi service is available to Georgetown and Alexandria, Virginia.<\/p><p>The <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/\\\">Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/a> offers so much to do under one roof, especially around the Christmas holidays! Seasonal activities include:<\/p><ul><li>ICE! An indoor winter wonderland featuring two million pounds of colorful ice sculptures hand-carved by 40 artisans from Harbin, China<\/li><li>Nighty Atrium tree lighting<\/li><li>Ice skating<\/li><li>Seasonal spa treatments<\/li><li>Special holiday dining events and classes<\/li><li>Gingerbread decorating<\/li><li>Christmas Carousel<\/li><li>And so much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>The National Harbor is home to more than 40 dining spots and 160 retailers.<\/p><p>Dining options ranging from upscale steakhouses to coffee shops. <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/dine\/\\\">https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/dine\/<\/a><\/p><p>Shopping options for every kind of shopper! <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/shop\/\\\">https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/shop\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mgmnationalharbor.com\/en.html\\\">MGM National Harbor<\/a> features a casino, world famous performances and eight restaurants.<\/p><p>Gaylord National registered overnight guests can enjoy free transportation to MGM and Tanger Outlets on the Harbor Circulator Bus as part of the resort fee.<\/p><p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/travel-deals\/gaylord-hotels-national-harbor-attractions.mi\\\">Click here to learn more about National Harbor Area Attractions<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_3d2789d image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/files\/2019\/01\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"interior view looking out over water with Christmas tree in front of the windows\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSC 2019 will take place at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. 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You will need to provide your arrival date and ask for the \u201cWinter Simulation Conference room block\u201d.<\/p> <p>Please make your reservations as soon as possible because there is limited availability at this rate and it will sell out!\u00a0 <strong>All reservations must be made by the cut-off of Monday, November 11, 2019.<\/strong><\/p> <p>$219\/night Deluxe Guest Room (plus taxes &amp;fees)<br \/>$259\/night Atrium View Room\u00a0\u00a0 (plus taxes &amp;fees)<\/p> <p>A daily resort fee is included in your guest room rate. This fee will cover several in-room amenities which include high speed internet access, unlimited local and domestic long-distance telephone calls, daily newspaper at elevator landings, designated complimentary in-room beverages, Fitness Center access &amp; pool, and a coupon book for the local area valued with a savings of $100.<\/p> <p><strong>Advanced Deposit:<\/strong> you will be charged a one night\u2019s room and tax advance deposit at the time of booking in order to guarantee their room reservation.<\/p> <p>If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason you may do so (3) three days before arrival, 72-hours. Once you have your cancellation number and the hotel is notified, your one night\u2019s room and tax advance deposit charge will be refunded to them.<\/p> <p>You will receive your credit within 3-5 business days to the method of payment initially provided when making their reservation.<\/p> <p><strong>WSC 2019 Fraudulent Room Reservations!!<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<em>only<\/em>\u00a0way to make reservations at the special conference rate in the WSC block is by using the link above or calling directly into the hotel. Please do not book with an outside booking agent. If someone contacts you via email or phone claiming to be the official WSC travel agent or WSC hotel room booking agent, please know that this is a scam and you should not use them. All reservations should be made on your own.<\/p> <p>Please contact INFORMS Customer Service with questions.<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\\\"mailto:informs@informs.org\\\">informs@informs.org<\/a><br \/>phone: (443) 757-3500<br \/>toll free: 1 (800) 446-3676 (US only)<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Here<\/h2> <p>The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) located 6.9 miles away from the Gaylord National.<\/p> <p><strong>Please be aware that traffic can be very heavy\u00a0around the DC Area.\u00a0 Heavy traffic times vary but are typically between 6am-10am and 3pm-5pm.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan travel accordingly and note that some transportation costs (i.e. Uber\/Lyft) may vary depending on travel times.<\/strong><\/p> <p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\/\\\">Super Shuttle<\/a> is available for approximately $18\/person (one way); reservation required. Taxi fare is approximately $28 (one way) from DCA.\u00a0 <strong>The hotel does not provide shuttle service.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Other Nearby Airports:<\/p> <ul> <li>Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 35 miles<\/li> <li>Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 42 miles<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\/\\\">Super Shuttle<\/a> is available from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for approximately $44 (one way) and from Baltimore\/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) for approximately $45 (one way).\u00a0 The hotel does not provide shuttle service to\/from airports.<\/p> <h5>By Train<\/h5> <p>The closest Amtrak station is located in Alexandria, Virginia (Amtrak Station ALX) located 5.6 miles NW from the Gaylord. Taxis, Uber &amp; Lyft are available from the train station.<\/p> <h5>By Metro<\/h5> <p>The closest Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) stop is Braddock Road Station located 4.8 miles NW from the Gaylord. Taxis, Uber &amp; Lyft are available from the Metro station.<\/p> <h5>By Car<\/h5> <p>For driving directions go to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/maps\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/\\\">https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/maps\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/<\/a><\/p> <h5>Parking<\/h5> <p>On-site parking at the Gaylord is $30 daily for self-parking and $49 for valet. There are other parking garages within walking distance of the hotel that are also available.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/files\/2019\/01\/Picture1.jpg\" title=\"About National Harbor\" alt=\"National Harbor interior decorated for the winter holidays\"> <h3> About National Harbor <\/h3>\n<p>National Harbor, Maryland was developed about ten years ago as a brand-new 350-acre resort community on the Potomac River. It is located just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and is approximately 12 miles from downtown Washington, DC.<\/p><p>Water taxi service is available to Georgetown and Alexandria, Virginia.<\/p><p>The <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center\/\\\">Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/a> offers so much to do under one roof, especially around the Christmas holidays! Seasonal activities include:<\/p><ul><li>ICE! An indoor winter wonderland featuring two million pounds of colorful ice sculptures hand-carved by 40 artisans from Harbin, China<\/li><li>Nighty Atrium tree lighting<\/li><li>Ice skating<\/li><li>Seasonal spa treatments<\/li><li>Special holiday dining events and classes<\/li><li>Gingerbread decorating<\/li><li>Christmas Carousel<\/li><li>And so much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>The National Harbor is home to more than 40 dining spots and 160 retailers.<\/p><p>Dining options ranging from upscale steakhouses to coffee shops. <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/dine\/\\\">https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/dine\/<\/a><\/p><p>Shopping options for every kind of shopper! <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/shop\/\\\">https:\/\/www.nationalharbor.com\/shop\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mgmnationalharbor.com\/en.html\\\">MGM National Harbor<\/a> features a casino, world famous performances and eight restaurants.<\/p><p>Gaylord National registered overnight guests can enjoy free transportation to MGM and Tanger Outlets on the Harbor Circulator Bus as part of the resort fee.<\/p><p><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/travel-deals\/gaylord-hotels-national-harbor-attractions.mi\\\">Click here to learn more about National Harbor Area Attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/files\/2019\/01\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"interior view looking out over water with Christmas tree in front of the windows\">","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001077"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4340"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5749,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4340\/revisions\/5749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}