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Workshop Location & Overnight Accommodations

The 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism (IWA) will be held August 30 - September 1, 2022 at the Hilton Burlington Hotel in Burlington, Vermont, United States of America (USA).

​Click here to view the Hilton on Google Maps and create custom driving directions from your departure location. GPS Address: 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

Host hotel: Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain

Overnight accommodations are available to Workshop participants at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain Hotel at a discounted group rate of $179/night (USD). All guest room rates are subject to the prevailing Burlington, Vermont city and state taxes (currently 11%; tax rates subject to change). These rates will be available until the cut-off date of August 5, 2022 or until the block is full, whichever occurs first.
​To make a reservation by phone, call the Hilton Central Reservations Office at 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667), and mention your group, International Workshop on Agritourism 2022, to get the special discounted rate.
PARKING: There is a city-owned parking garage adjacent to the Hilton Burlington Hotel. Current rates are $15/night and the garage allows unlimited in-and-out access. 

COVID-19 Guidelines & INformation

As of July 21, 2022: At this time, we are not planning to require proof of vaccination status or negative COVID test results at the International Workshop on Agritourism. Additionally, masks will be optional but encouraged throughout the event. We do ask that if you experience COVID symptoms prior to the start of the conference, that you join us virtually instead of in person. If you develop COVID symptoms while you are at the conference, please remove yourself from the event spaces. We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 worldwide as this event will draw international participation.
If it is required that you receive a negative PCR test in order to return home from the United States, PCR tests are available at ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care in South Burlington, Vermont. Some pharmacies and other urgent care locations may also offer PCR tests; event participants are on their own for securing the needed tests for their travel. 

Alternative Farmstay Options

A variety of farms in the area also offer lodging. Some are nearby the workshop location; others are a bit of a drive but could be visited pre- or post-workshop. 

Make the most of your time in vermont

Plan to arrive early or stay late to make the most of your time in Vermont and the surrounding states and provinces.

Travel Visas

Travel visas are required when visiting the United States from most other countries. You are responsible for securing the necessary visa(s) for your trip to the United States. Please leave yourself ample time to secure a visa. Click here to learn more and to apply.

If you require a letter from the conference organizers for your visa application or other reasons, please contact info@delaneymeetingevent.com. Please note: we will provide invitation letters only for those participating in this workshop. 

Getting Here 

Burlington, Vermont is accessible by air, car, rail, or bus. View details below to learn more about traveling to Burlington (source: Vermont.org). 

By Air

The airport nearest to the Hilton Burlington where meetings and events will be held is the Burlington International Airport (BTV) (approximately a 15 minute drive or ride to the hotel).

With excellent air service, Burlington International Airport (BTV) is a convenient point of entry to northern and central Vermont. It’s several major carriers provides daily direct service to domestic and international visitors to and from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Newark, New York (JFK and LGA), Philadelphia, Washington DC (IAD and DCA), and in the winter, Toronto City.

Ground Transportation to/from the Burlington International Airport: 
  • Taxi service is available at the Burlington International Airport. They are available to pick up outside of the baggage claim area. Average taxi fare between the airport to the host hotel (the Hilton Burlington, 60 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401) is $20 each way. 
  • Uber and Lyft service the Burlington International Airport and the greater Burlington area. 
  • Bus service is available via Green Mountain Transit between the airport and the Lake Champlain Waterfront (nearby the Hilton Burlington Hotel) using the Purple Line. See details below in "By Bus" section. 

Other nearby airports include: 

By Car

Vermont is a convenient drive from anywhere in the eastern U.S. and southern Quebec and Ontario provinces of Canada. Major interstates 89 and 91 as well as Vermont state highways and scenic byways provide direct routes to downtowns and diverse outdoor recreation. Car Rental, Taxi and Limousine Services

Estimated drive times to Burlington:
  • From Boston: 3hr, 20 min
  • From Montreal: 1hr, 45 min
  • From New York: 5 hr, 35 min
  • From Ottawa: 3 hr, 40 min
  • From Philadelphia: 6hr, 45 min
  • From Toronto: 6 hr, 50 min
  • From Washington, DC: 8hr, 50min

By Rail

Travel north on the Amtrak Vermonter line from Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Hartford, or stops in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to one of nine vibrant Vermont communities offering an array of enticing attractions and events. The closest stop to the Hilton Burlington where the conference is being held is in Essex Junction (approximately 7 miles away). 

Take in Vermont's scenic vistas and charming New England villages and downtowns bursting with arts, culture, and history. Experience the Green Mountain State's renowned recreational opportunities including world class ski resorts, mountain bike and cycling networks, and vast hiking trails. Get Amtrak Tickets

The Visit Vermont Fare provides a 20% discount on tickets purchased at least three days in advance. ​Learn more. 

By Bus

With Green Mountain Transit’s extensive route, traveling through Vermont without a car is a breeze.  Affordable, safe and reliable, Green Mountain Transit gets you effortlessly around Burlington as well as adjacent towns like Winooski and South Burlington. Explore the Bus Route

Greyhound and Megabus also service Burlington, Vermont. 

Parking at the conference Host hotel

There is a city-owned parking garage adjacent to the Hilton Burlington Hotel. Current rates are $15/night and the garage allows unlimited in-and-out access. Hourly rates are as follows.
  • 0 – 2 Hours: Free
  • 2 – 2.5 Hours: $2.00
  • 2.5 – 3 Hours: $3.00
  • 3 – 3.5 Hours: $4.00
  • 3.5 – 4 Hours: $5.00
  • 4 – 5 Hours: $6.00
  • 5 – 6 Hours: $7.00
  • 6 – 7 Hours: $8.00
  • >7 Hours: $8.00

Thank you to the following groups for their generous support of this workshop. click here to learn how you can support the international workshop on agritourism.

diamond level sponsor

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR

Gold level sponsors

silver level sponsors

bronze level sponsors

Country Walkers

Farm-Based Education Network / Shelburne Farms 

The Skinny Pancake

Vermont Economic Dev Authority (VEDA)

​Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance

nonprofit exhibitors

Center for an Agricultural Economy

Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School​

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach​

​Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont​

Scholarship donors

Cabot Creamery/Agri-Mark
Philo Ridge Farm
University of Vermont Office of Engagement 
​Vermont Farms Association​
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

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