USLA Spring 2026 Business Summit

4/21/2026 to 4/22/2026

When: Tuesday, April 21 - Wednesday, April 22
8:00 am CDT
Where: Margaritaville Resort
195 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, Mississippi  39530
United States
Contact:
Karissa Fleming (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
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