This year marks a trial 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.

Cost: $250

Sponsors: For a lead sponsor opportunity, please contact Executive Director, Karissa Fleming, at ed@usla.org.

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

Tuesday, April 21:

• Board of Directors & Committee Meetings

Wednesday, April 22: 

• Board of Directors & Committee Meetings