This year marks a new format, with two condensed days of Board of Directors and committee meetings in the spring, leading into an expanded National Lifesaving Conference & Expo in the fall of 2026. You may download the Spring Business Summit overview HERE.

Cost: $250 

USLA Visitor Guide: Handpicked by Coastal Mississippi. Check out their curated area guide HERE.

Airports: 

• Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT), 21 miles from resort ~24 minutes from resort
• Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – 103 miles / ~1 hour 35 minutes from resort

Getting There by Train:

• Twice-daily service between New Orleans (NOL) and Biloxi (BIX) on the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. View schedules and ticket options HERE.

Hotel Information: Margaritaville Resort Biloxi – To book your room for the USLA Spring 2026 Business Summit, click HERE. You may also call (228) 271-6377 ext. 3072 or 3071 and request the United States Lifesaving Association group rate. Reservations must be made by March 21, 2026 to receive the discounted rate. A credit card is required to hold the reservation but will not be charged. For additional questions, contact Raven Alexander at (228) 271-6338.

Hotel Rates, Fees & Details:

• King Room with Balcony: $117.30 + tax & $19.99 nightly resort fee
• Two Queen Room with Balcony: $135.80 + tax & $19.99 nightly resort fee
• Group rate available Sunday 4/19 – Thursday 4/23
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness center access, bottled water (2 per stay), in-room coffee, and parking
• Water Playground, Family Entertainment Center & Paradise Pier Fun Park

Monday, April 20:

• Arrivals
• 4:00PM - 6:00PM: Registration – 10th Floor Lobby
• 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Welcome Reception – TBD

Tuesday, April 21:

• 8:30AM: Board of Directors Meeting – Deer Island View
• 11:30AM: Boxed Lunch
• 2:00AM - 5:00PM: Committee Meetings

Wednesday, April 22: 

• 8:00AM: Committee Meetings
• 11:30AM: Boxed Lunch
• 12:00PM - 3:00PM: Board of Directors Meeting – Deer Island View
• Departures