Why have exhibitors been asked to find housing outside of Urbana-Champaign?
If you have exhibited at Urbana before, you are aware that the cities of Urbana-Champaign are small while the convention is large. Due to the changing needs at the university the number of beds and rooms has decreased. In the community the number of hotel rooms has also decreased. In order to facilitate a sense of equity and reduce stress we are asking exhibitors to secure housing outside of Urbana-Champaign where possible. We have secured discounts at a number of hotels in the towns surrounding Urbana-Champaign. Since most exhibitors have a vehicle for transportation it is easier and more convenient for you to drive to town than for the convention to bus many loads of delegates. We have provided a PDF file that lists the hotels that provide the discounted rates. In addition there are a number of hotels in the surrounding communities of Rantoul, Tuscola, Monticello, Mahomet and Farmer City and within Urbana-Champaign as well, that we have not contracted with but may have available room
