Travel Information
Host City
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists will hold its Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more about everything Grand Rapids has to offer at https://www.experiencegr.com/.
Airport
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Learn more about the airport, airline service, flights, and security at https://www.grr.org/ .
Airport & Ground Transportation
Grand Rapids has a variety of transportation options, learn more at https://www.grr.org/ . Ride share is available through Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport. Taxi service is also available at door #3 or door #5. Public Transportation to and from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is provided by The Rapid via route 27. There are also Hotel/Motel shuttle services that can be arranged, please see the following hotels and motels that offer this service at https://www.grr.org/ground .
Hotel Accommodations
For the 2025 CSTE Annual Conference, CSTE will utilize Orchid Events for housing services to assist attendees with new reservations, modifications, and cancellations.
Hotel accommodations can only be secured at a group block hotel after registering for the conference, once registration and housing opens. Hotels will not accept reservations directly. However, for travel approval process needs, hotels in the group block range in price at a rate of $219.00 to $249.00 per night plus local tax (currently 15%).
Information on hotels will be accessible through the registration system after you have registered for the conference.
Meeting Location
All conference sessions will be held at DeVos Place and the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton. Suggested attire is business casual for all conference activities. We strongly suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you to the conference.
Weather
In June, average high temperatures are in the mid to high – 70s. Weather in the summer in Grand Rapids can be warm and humid. Meeting rooms are air conditioned and layered clothing, such as a sweater or jacket is recommended.