ARRS 2025 will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel. The ARRS room block is no longer available. The hotel is sold out or nearly sold out on Saturday, April 26, and has limited availability during the week of the meeting. To check availability and make a reservation at this hotel go to: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sandt-marriott-marquis-san-diego-marina/rooms/

If you are not able to make a reservation at the Marriott Marquis, below is a list of hotels within a one-mile radius that may have availability.

San Diego is a vibrant and diverse city with many attractions, restaurants, and activities to enjoy. Here are some recommendations for places to visit during your stay:

Balboa Park: This is a large urban park that features 17 museums, gardens, theaters, and the famous San Diego Zoo. You can explore the park on foot, by bike, or by tram. Admission fees vary depending on the attractions you choose.

La Jolla: This is a scenic coastal town that offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, sandy beaches, and rocky cliffs. You can swim, surf, kayak, or snorkel in the clear water, or watch the seals and sea lions at La Jolla Cove. You can also find upscale shops, art galleries, and restaurants in the village.

Old Town: This is the historic heart of San Diego, where you can learn about the city’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. You can visit historic buildings, museums, and landmarks, such as the Old Town State Historic Park, the Whaley House Museum, and the Presidio Park. You can also enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, live music, and colorful shops.

San Diego has a robust public transportation system that includes buses and trollies to help you get around the city. You can use the Metropolitan Transit System website or app to plan your trip and buy tickets.

ARRS has members worldwide, many of whom travel to the United States for the ARRS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA  April 27 – May 1.

It is important to plan ahead and ensure that you have procured all of the required documentation to enter into the United States.

Use reputable websites for current information, such as the United States State Department, to understand any travel restrictions from your originating country of departure.

For full details on required documentation to enter the United States, please read though the following State Department website at:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html

Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any differences between the name on your passport and the name on your invitation letter or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your visa.

The visa application process to enter the United States has become subject to greater degrees of scrutiny than in the past. For this reason, the application process can take up to six months or more. You will need to apply for your visa as early as possible, but no later than three months before you wish to enter the United States.

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.

Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), tourism, pleasure or visiting (visa category B-2), or a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply. Please consult the instructions available on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you will apply.

Please complete this form to receive a letter of invitation from the ARRS for visa purposes.