Louisville, KY

September 26 - 28, 2023

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Exhibitor Hotel & Travel Information

We look forward to seeing you in Louisville! With a convenient airport and world-class hotels and entertainment, Louisville offers a great experience for visitors to the show.  For the best selection of flights and hotel rooms, remember to make travel plans as early as possible.

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Booking Your Hotel Reservations

In order to book a hotel room through our official hotel block at a discounted rate, you must first register to attend the show. After you have completed registration, check your inbox for your confirmation. Your confirmation email will provide a link to our hotel block. With more rooms and more options than ever, you are bound to find the perfect location to best fit your needs.

To compare before booking, utilize the Rate & Availability Tool which is designed as a research tool for pre-planning and budgeting that allows you to search hotel availability without going through the actual booking site.

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Shuttle service The Utility Expo

Free Shuttle Service to Select Hotels

Securing your rooms through the official The Utility Expo 2023 hotel block gives you access to the Show’s free shuttle service, helping you save valuable time and money on travel. Shuttle service between the Kentucky Exhibition Center and select official The Utility Expo 2023 hotels is available. Shuttles will operate during official show days, September 26-28, 2023. Shuttle Schedule and location coming soon!

Please Note: Not all hotels in the official show block are on the shuttle route.

Flight Discounts

Airline discount are available to exhibitors and attendees on flights to The Utility Expo. These discount codes only apply to the dates listed.

*Additional flight discounts coming soon!

Delta Airlines Delta Airlines is offering up to a 10% discount on flights (September 16 – October 8, 2023).

Book your flights at www.delta.com/meetings, select ‘Book Your Meeting Reservation’ and use Meeting Code NM2NU or call Delta Meeting Network® at 800-328-1111 Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT. Refer to Meeting Code NM2NU.

Southwest Airlines: Southwest is offering 5% off Business Select® and Anytime fares and 5% off Wanna Get Away® fares, plus 50% bonus Rapid Rewards points (September 20 – October 3, 2023).

Visit www.swabiz.com/flight and use Company ID: 99184621. Booking dates: May 1 – October 3, 2023; Travel dates: September 21 – October 3, 2023.

Top Attractions

HORSE RACING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of Thoroughbred racing at legendary Churchill Downs. Stroll through its historic grounds and enjoy the ambiance of one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sports. Check out the Churchill Downs racing schedule and plan your visit to the Kentucky Derby Museum.

BOURBON EXPERIENCES

Did you know 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky? Take a trip down Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail® or immerse yourself in Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Experience™, featuring ten distillery experiences, one-of-a-kind exhibits, and a city-wide cocktail and culinary trail.

LOUISVILLE’S FOOD REPUTATION

Louisville has more than 2,500 restaurants, numerous award-winning chefs, and even the Urban Bourbon Trail - earning it the title of “Culinary Capital of Bourbon Country.” Taste Louisville’s culinary scene for yourself.

Deadlines and Hotel Policies

Make sure to read through the hotel program policies and mark any important deadline dates to avoid the release of rooms and/or charges.

Rooms Policies

Beware of Unofficial Housing Offers

Maritz Global Events is the official housing provider for The Utility Expo 2023 and the only company that is able to sell rooms within The Utility Expo 2023 official hotel blocks.

Please be aware some third-party travel companies may attempt to solicit housing for The Utility Expo 2023. These companies are not authorized by Show Management and may provide false information regarding the availability of rooms at hotels within the show housing program.

If you are contacted by a travel company other than Maritz, please immediately notify Show Management at ceaseanddesist@aem.org. Show Management works to prevent the unauthorized solicitation of The Utility Expo 2023 exhibitors and attendees.

Questions?

Maritz Global Events is the official housing provider for The Utility Expo 2023. For questions, please contact Maritz customer service department:

International & Domestic: (+1) 864-342-6396 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST)
Email: TheUtilityExpo-EXH@maritz.com