Travel
Non-Approved Housing Vendors
Some attendees have been receiving calls and emails from housing groups offering to make hotel reservations for our meeting. Please be aware these are NOT AMS approved or contracted vendors. We did not ask them to contact anyone on our behalf and did not give them a list of our attendees or exhibitors.
These groups are claiming to be able to get attendees rates at our AMS hotel blocked hotels for less than our special AMS rates. This is not true. We work hard here at AMS to get the lowest possible rate for the hotels in our room blocks. We do not require you to book rooms within our block, but it certainly helps us secure these special rates for future meetings.
All legitimate housing information will come by email (from an @ametsoc.org address) and the official AMS Social Media Accounts @ametsoc
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- Convention Center Concession Locations and Offerings
View here for all of the information on locations for coffee breaks, Convention Center concessions, and items for purchase.
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- Hotels
You'll get the best rates when you book within the AMS's official hotel room block. In 2024, all hotels in the AMS official hotel block will be within walking distance of the Baltimore Convention Center.
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- Transportation
There are many ways to get around Baltimore, including public transit and transportation services such as rental cars, shuttles, taxis and app-based ride services.
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- Visa Information for International Attendees
We recommend starting the process of applying for a visa as soon as you decide to attend the meeting.
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- Visit Baltimore
Visit Baltimore and the hospitality community are dedicated to an outstanding experience for every visitor. Attendees of the 104th Annual Meeting can expect an increase in safety precautions including:
- Deployment of private security contractors to provide additional assets and patrols around the convention area and activities.
- Increased safety protocols by the Downtown and Waterfront partnerships around the Convention Center, contracted hotels and off-site event venues used by the group, including additional presence by private security contractors and public law enforcement agencies at every level.
- Parking monitoring in the downtown Baltimore area.
- Downtown Guides: You may request a guide to meet you at your location and walk with you to your Downtown, Inner Harbor or Harbor East destination. For patrol footprints and hours, please check in with Downtown Partnership Guides and/or Waterfront Partnership Guides
- Restaurant options in downtown near the convention center.
Here are some quick and easy precautions to take while exploring Baltimore or any city:
- Travel in groups of three or more
- Remain in well-lit, high traffic areas
- Plan your route ahead of time
- Stay alert to your surroundings
- Keep your phone and valuables tucked into your bag or pocket
- Don’t hesitate to ask a uniformed officer, guide or security professional for help or guidance
Click here to view a safety video message from Baltimore City Police Commissioner and Visit Baltimore President & CEO.
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- Google Map of Baltimore
Showing venues, hotels, transportation options, and more.
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- Interactive Map
Trying to plan your route around Baltimore? Click here to access an interactive map and other helpful downloadable maps!
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- Restaurant Week
Explore Baltimore's Dining Scene