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Hotel Accommodations and Badging

FIRST is proud to partner with housing & travel experts, ConferenceDirect to bring you more than 30 FIRST-reviewed hotel locations for teams, volunteers, and all attendees to choose from during the 2023 FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas.  

When you book your housing with FIRST, your team: 

🤖 Receives guaranteed low rates. 

🤖 Rests easy at FIRST-reviewed hotels.  

🤖 Stays close to the venue and other teams. 

🤖 Enjoys convenient FIRST-contracted amenities at most hotels including complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast. 

🤖 Gets reservation protection and assistance before, during, and after your stay if any unexpected challenges occur. 

🤖 Gains flexibility to make booking adjustments and pay later. 

You can find information, hotel locations, and instructions for booking your team room blocks in Houston here. 

Action May Be Required - Traveling Abroad?  

Teams traveling from outside of the United States who need assistance securing visas should contact us as soon as possible. To request the visa invitation letter, please click here. This is for anyone who plans on attending any of the World Festival.  

This invitation letter acts as a supporting document for your appointment at your local US Embassy. FIRST does not assist with the visa application process and cannot provide guidance for which visa schedule one qualifies for; kindly check in with your local Embassy. You can also view the Department of State visa categories here to determine your eligibility on your own. For clarifying questions, please email dgalatas@firstinspires.org 

All about Houston:
Weather 

In April, Houston’s temperature can vary between 57°- 80°F. Springtime can bring rain and storms, and is also one of Houston’s windiest months, so make sure you pack your umbrellas and jackets! 

Travel & Local Information  
Plan your visit outside of FIRST Championship. We have prepared travel discounts for airline, car rentals, ground transportation, and local attractions. Whether you need transportation from the airport to your hotel or to one of the local attractions, there are plenty of transportation options to make getting around easy. Visit the FIRST Championship website for details and discounts. 

We’re looking forward to seeing you soon! Stay tuned for our next email on Wednesday, March 1, which will contain more important information about the event. 

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