{"id":4340,"date":"2026-05-12T14:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/meetings2-2\/?page_id=4340"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:51:30","slug":"travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel &amp; Travel"},"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_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_e10d3a9 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_6uvj116\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_qg3e118 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_cpyo833 image-center bordered  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline.jpg\" class=\"lightbox-builder themify_lightbox\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-11799\" title=\"WSC 2026 will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) &amp; Crowne Plaza Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland.\" alt=\"WSC 2026 will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) &amp; Crowne Plaza Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline.jpg 898w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline-768x267.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Glasgow_Skyline.jpg\" class=\"lightbox-builder themify_lightbox\">\n                        WSC 2026 will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) &amp; Crowne Plaza Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland.                    <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_23963d0   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"reservations\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Hotel Reservations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Crowne Plaza Glasgow is the host hotel for WSC 2026. WSC conference sessions will take place at the Crowne Plaza and the SEC.<\/p>\n\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\">\n        <span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\" id=\"hs-cta-db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\" style=\"border-width:0px;\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09.png\" alt=\"Call to Action\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        hbspt.cta.load(3449182, \"db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\", {});\n    <\/script>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sixa260   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"reservations-2\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>\u00a3169\/night Deluxe Guest Room (plus taxes &amp; fees)<\/strong>\u00a0Double occupancy rooms incur a \u00a325.00 supplemental charge.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_vz0c606 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-vz0c606-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-vz0c606-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    Crowne Plaza Highlights &amp; Booking Policies                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-vz0c606-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-vz0c606-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_ng4t618\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_dtmq618 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_no8k618   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/gb\/en\/glasgow\/glwcr\/hoteldetail\">Crowne Plaza Glasgow<\/a>\u00a0is situated along the River Clyde, in a central yet quieter area of Glasgow, west of the heart of Glasgow City Centre, making it close enough but not within the immediate hustle and bustle. The hotel is a striking, glass tower with Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, they offer convenient parking on site. Direct trains from the nearby Exhibition Centre station take 5 minutes to reach Central Station in the city center. Alternatively, it is a 30-minute walk to the city center or a 10-minute taxi ride.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not an IHG\u00ae Rewards Member, visit their website to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/rewardsclub\/us\/en\/enrollment\/join\"><strong>sign-up<\/strong><\/a>. Benefits include earning points for reward nights.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Rooms Rates at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow are inclusive of Scottish breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT at the prevailing rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>All bookings must be guaranteed with the first night\u2019s deposit taken at time of booking. Please note all deposits are non-refundable or transferable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cancellation policy for individual guests is 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations will be charged inclusive of VAT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Non-arrivals and early departures will be charged for the full duration of your stay. If your travel plans change, please contact the hotel ASAP to adjust your reservation as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_4sz032\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_xwms33 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7y58969   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>In addition to the Crowne Plaza, WSC is working with the Glasgow Convention Bureau to provide a variety of places you can stay.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glasgow Convention Bureau are the official accommodation provider for the 2026 Winter Simulation Conference and have secured a range of hotel options across the SEC Campus, all within a few minutes\u2019 walk of the conference venue.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings can be made via the <a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/gt\/221158548?gtid=de3be4cb8b6100b391d061bbae45c06e\">link<\/a> with fixed rates, flexible cancellation terms and no advance payment required.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/gt\/221158548?gtid=de3be4cb8b6100b391d061bbae45c06e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12464\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3-300x212.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3.jpeg 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you cannot find a suitable option that you need in the booking portal above, additional budget options can be found below. If you choose to make a booking with these hotels directly, please note that rates and terms may vary.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/scotland\/strathclyde\/glasgow\/glasgow-pacific-quay-secc.html?cid=KNC_G_Hotel:UKC_User:UKC_Lang:EN_Cat:BRD-DestinationT2|Glasgow&amp;adgroupID=175429972711&amp;keyword=premier%20inn%20pacific%20quay&amp;matchtype=e&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22055908964&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvhCE-8509y2PJkMrdVr_UMf_EhDL_4RTAezHJHxNc08og4tie8omfhoCADAQAvD_BwE&amp;BRAND=PI\">Premier Inn Pacific Quay<\/a> \u2013 7 minute walk from SEC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/all.accor.com\/booking\/en\/ibis\/hotel\/3503?destination=united-kingdom&amp;compositions=1&amp;dateIn=2026-05-06&amp;dateOut=2026-05-07&amp;nights=1&amp;hideWDR=false&amp;accessibleRoom=false\">IBIS Budget Glasgow<\/a> \u2013 21 minute walk from SEC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Buyer Beware \u2013 Fraudulent Room Reservations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The only way to make reservations at the special conference rates in the WSC block at the Crowne Plaza or the Glasgow Convention Bureau is by using the links provided.<\/strong>\u00a0 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.\u00a0<strong>All reservations should be made on your own.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ying927   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"here\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Getting Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Glasgow is in west central Scotland. It\u2019s Scotland\u2019s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the UK and overseas by train, sea, road, and air.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>By Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The closest airport is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Glasgow+Airport+%28GLA%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAC\">Glasgow Airport (GLA)<\/a>, just a 15-minute drive away from the SEC, with direct bus (Airport Express 500) or taxi options connecting to the venue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Edinburgh+Airport+%28EDI%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAD\">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Glasgow+Prestwick+%28PIK%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAE\">Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)<\/a>\u00a0are further options but still within an hour&#8217;s journey, offering more flight choices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London. Direct trains from Edinburgh run every 15 minutes on the weekend. Once in the city center, the SEC is a 3-minute train ride from Glasgow Central.<\/p>\n<p>The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has its own dedicated railway station,\u00a0<u>Exhibition Centre<\/u>, allowing easy access from the city center and suburbs. Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\">National Rail<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.co.uk\/assets\/doc\/SEC-Site-plan-GENERAL_FEB_2023-4efc882bb8.pdf\">Download a map<\/a>\u00a0of the best route to the SEC.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spt.co.uk\/\">Strathclyde Passenger Transport<\/a>\u00a0operates the Glasgow Subway providing quick and convenient connections from 15 points across the city (the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes\u2019 walk from Central Station for onward transfer to the campus).<\/p>\n<p>For more information on travel to Glasgow go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/plan-your-trip\/getting-here-and-around\/getting-here?rsrc=peoplemakeglasgow.com\">https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/plan-your-trip\/getting-here-and-around\/getting-here?rsrc=peoplemakeglasgow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Visas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most visitors, apart from British and Irish citizens, need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or pass through the UK.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for an ETA online. It costs \u00a316 and lets you visit the UK multiple times, staying up to six months each time. It is valid for two years from the date you apply, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Find out more about travel requirements by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eta\"><strong>the UK Government<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>If you need a visa to enter the UK,\u00a0<strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0apply for an ETA.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Useful Information for Travel to Glasgow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For practical information such as currency, climate, safety and electricity conversions, Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/good-to-know\/useful-information\"><strong>useful information page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for guidance.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_9jbi930 image-top drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4.jpeg\" width=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-12463\" title=\"image4\" 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Crowne Plaza Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland. <\/a> <\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Hotel Reservations<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Crowne Plaza Glasgow is the host hotel for WSC 2026. WSC conference sessions will take place at the Crowne Plaza and the SEC.<\/p> <p>[hubspot_cta id=\"db5f9f98-7baa-471f-ab6c-83bd5d509f09\"]<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a3169\/night Deluxe Guest Room (plus taxes &amp; fees)<\/strong>\u00a0Double occupancy rooms incur a \u00a325.00 supplemental charge.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>Crowne Plaza Highlights &amp; Booking Policies<\/h4><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/gb\/en\/glasgow\/glwcr\/hoteldetail\">Crowne Plaza Glasgow<\/a>\u00a0is situated along the River Clyde, in a central yet quieter area of Glasgow, west of the heart of Glasgow City Centre, making it close enough but not within the immediate hustle and bustle. The hotel is a striking, glass tower with Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, they offer convenient parking on site. Direct trains from the nearby Exhibition Centre station take 5 minutes to reach Central Station in the city center. Alternatively, it is a 30-minute walk to the city center or a 10-minute taxi ride.<\/p> <p>If you are not an IHG\u00ae Rewards Member, visit their website to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/rewardsclub\/us\/en\/enrollment\/join\"><strong>sign-up<\/strong><\/a>. Benefits include earning points for reward nights.<\/p> <ul> <li> <p>Rooms Rates at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow are inclusive of Scottish breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT at the prevailing rate.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>All bookings must be guaranteed with the first night\u2019s deposit taken at time of booking. Please note all deposits are non-refundable or transferable.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Cancellation policy for individual guests is 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations will be charged inclusive of VAT.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Non-arrivals and early departures will be charged for the full duration of your stay. If your travel plans change, please contact the hotel ASAP to adjust your reservation as needed.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/crowneplaza\/hotels\/gb\/en\/glasgow\/glwcr\/hoteldetail\">Crowne Plaza Glasgow<\/a>\u00a0is situated along the River Clyde, in a central yet quieter area of Glasgow, west of the heart of Glasgow City Centre, making it close enough but not within the immediate hustle and bustle. The hotel is a striking, glass tower with Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, they offer convenient parking on site. Direct trains from the nearby Exhibition Centre station take 5 minutes to reach Central Station in the city center. Alternatively, it is a 30-minute walk to the city center or a 10-minute taxi ride.<\/p> <p>If you are not an IHG\u00ae Rewards Member, visit their website to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/rewardsclub\/us\/en\/enrollment\/join\"><strong>sign-up<\/strong><\/a>. Benefits include earning points for reward nights.<\/p> <ul> <li> <p>Rooms Rates at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow are inclusive of Scottish breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT at the prevailing rate.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>All bookings must be guaranteed with the first night\u2019s deposit taken at time of booking. Please note all deposits are non-refundable or transferable.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Cancellation policy for individual guests is 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations will be charged inclusive of VAT.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Non-arrivals and early departures will be charged for the full duration of your stay. If your travel plans change, please contact the hotel ASAP to adjust your reservation as needed.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><strong>In addition to the Crowne Plaza, WSC is working with the Glasgow Convention Bureau to provide a variety of places you can stay.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Glasgow Convention Bureau are the official accommodation provider for the 2026 Winter Simulation Conference and have secured a range of hotel options across the SEC Campus, all within a few minutes\u2019 walk of the conference venue.<\/p> <p>Bookings can be made via the <a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/gt\/221158548?gtid=de3be4cb8b6100b391d061bbae45c06e\">link<\/a> with fixed rates, flexible cancellation terms and no advance payment required.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/gt\/221158548?gtid=de3be4cb8b6100b391d061bbae45c06e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3-300x212.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image3.jpeg 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>If you cannot find a suitable option that you need in the booking portal above, additional budget options can be found below. If you choose to make a booking with these hotels directly, please note that rates and terms may vary.<\/p> <p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/scotland\/strathclyde\/glasgow\/glasgow-pacific-quay-secc.html?cid=KNC_G_Hotel:UKC_User:UKC_Lang:EN_Cat:BRD-DestinationT2|Glasgow&amp;adgroupID=175429972711&amp;keyword=premier%20inn%20pacific%20quay&amp;matchtype=e&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22055908964&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvhCE-8509y2PJkMrdVr_UMf_EhDL_4RTAezHJHxNc08og4tie8omfhoCADAQAvD_BwE&amp;BRAND=PI\">Premier Inn Pacific Quay<\/a> \u2013 7 minute walk from SEC<\/em><\/p> <p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/all.accor.com\/booking\/en\/ibis\/hotel\/3503?destination=united-kingdom&amp;compositions=1&amp;dateIn=2026-05-06&amp;dateOut=2026-05-07&amp;nights=1&amp;hideWDR=false&amp;accessibleRoom=false\">IBIS Budget Glasgow<\/a> \u2013 21 minute walk from SEC<\/em><\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <h3>Buyer Beware \u2013 Fraudulent Room Reservations<\/h3> <p><strong>The only way to make reservations at the special conference rates in the WSC block at the Crowne Plaza or the Glasgow Convention Bureau is by using the links provided.<\/strong>\u00a0 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.\u00a0<strong>All reservations should be made on your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting Here<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Glasgow is in west central Scotland. It\u2019s Scotland\u2019s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the UK and overseas by train, sea, road, and air.<\/p> <h3><strong>By Air<\/strong><\/h3> <p>The closest airport is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Glasgow+Airport+%28GLA%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAC\">Glasgow Airport (GLA)<\/a>, just a 15-minute drive away from the SEC, with direct bus (Airport Express 500) or taxi options connecting to the venue.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Edinburgh+Airport+%28EDI%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAD\">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Glasgow+Prestwick+%28PIK%29&amp;sca_esv=492d03d456b59a14&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1069US1069&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7t-j0AFCQpOVlA05tzfAMvv_S34A%3A1768496176725&amp;ei=MBxpaYXtK7-v5NoPuf7ZmQU&amp;oq=cloest+airport+to+scotish+events&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIGNsb2VzdCBhaXJwb3J0IHRvIHNjb3Rpc2ggZXZlbnRzKgIIADIGEAAYFhgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGKIEGIkFMggQABiABBiiBEi3RlAAWPUzcAB4AZABAJgBpgKgAbMiqgEGMy4yNy4yuAEByAEA-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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0rGsgo6SAxWpFFkFHe49MfEQgK4QegQIARAE\">Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)<\/a>\u00a0are further options but still within an hour's journey, offering more flight choices.\u00a0<\/p> <h3><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/h3> <p>There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London. Direct trains from Edinburgh run every 15 minutes on the weekend. Once in the city center, the SEC is a 3-minute train ride from Glasgow Central.<\/p> <p>The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has its own dedicated railway station,\u00a0<u>Exhibition Centre<\/u>, allowing easy access from the city center and suburbs. Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\">National Rail<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.co.uk\/assets\/doc\/SEC-Site-plan-GENERAL_FEB_2023-4efc882bb8.pdf\">Download a map<\/a>\u00a0of the best route to the SEC.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spt.co.uk\/\">Strathclyde Passenger Transport<\/a>\u00a0operates the Glasgow Subway providing quick and convenient connections from 15 points across the city (the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes\u2019 walk from Central Station for onward transfer to the campus).<\/p> <p>For more information on travel to Glasgow go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/plan-your-trip\/getting-here-and-around\/getting-here?rsrc=peoplemakeglasgow.com\">https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/plan-your-trip\/getting-here-and-around\/getting-here?rsrc=peoplemakeglasgow.com<\/a>.<\/p> <h3><strong>Visas<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Most visitors, apart from British and Irish citizens, need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or pass through the UK.<\/p> <p>You can apply for an ETA online. It costs \u00a316 and lets you visit the UK multiple times, staying up to six months each time. It is valid for two years from the date you apply, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Find out more about travel requirements by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eta\"><strong>the UK Government<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p> <p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>If you need a visa to enter the UK,\u00a0<strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0apply for an ETA.<\/p> <h3><strong>Useful Information for Travel to Glasgow<\/strong><\/h3> <p>For practical information such as currency, climate, safety and electricity conversions, Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.com\/good-to-know\/useful-information\"><strong>useful information page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for guidance.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4.jpeg\" width=\"400\" title=\"image4\" alt=\"image4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4.jpeg 1097w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image4-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/>\n<h2><strong>Things To Do Nearby<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.<\/p> <p>The city has a range of cultural attractions including the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and many museums and art galleries offering free entry.<\/p> <p>If you\u2019re extending your stay, Glasgow has excellent travel connections for exploring Scotland and an exciting selection of year-round tours leaving daily for the Scottish Highlands.<\/p> <p>You can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted \u2018world\u2019s friendliest city\u2019 by Rough Guides.<\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/peoplemakeglasgow.com\/good-to-know\/getting-here\">Getting to Glasgow<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/peoplemakeglasgow.com\/good-to-know\/getting-around\">Getting Around Glasgow<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/peoplemakeglasgow.com\/see-do\">Things to Do<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Plan your trip at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitglasgow.org.uk\/visitglasgow.com\">visitglasgow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul id=\"menu-hotel-travel-1\"><li><a href=\"#reservations\">Hotel Reservations<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#here\">Getting Here<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#nearby\">Things To Do Nearby<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Glasgow_Cityscape.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Glasgow_Cityscape.jpg\" title=\"Cityscape\" alt=\"Cityscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Glasgow_Cityscape.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Glasgow_Cityscape-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Buchanan-Street.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Buchanan-Street.jpg\" title=\"Glasgow\" alt=\"Glasgow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Buchanan-Street.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/Buchanan-Street-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/gt\/221158548?gtid=de3be4cb8b6100b391d061bbae45c06e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image2.jpeg\" title=\"image2\" alt=\"image2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/05\/image2-300x225.jpeg 300w, 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