Travel 2024 & Visa

Hotel Reservation

We provide the following group rate for FCCM 2024:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport  for 149 USD per night
– FCCM event starts on May 5 and ends on May 8; the group rate is available from May 4-9
– Book by April 19 to get the group rate

Hotel rooms can be reserved here: FCCM 2024 Hotel .

Please book your room early!

Visa Support

For those who need an invitation letter for visa, please send the requests directly to Prof. Christophe Bobda (cbobda@ece.ufl.edu). In the email, please provide the paper number, the title of your paper, your affiliation, and your address.

Travel from Orlando Airport (MCO) to DoubleTree Hilton:

 Airport Shuttle Instructions 

Arriving at MCO: 

  • After exiting your plane please proceed to the tram which will take you to the Terminal/Baggage Claim area. 
  • After exiting the tram, please proceed to A, B or C Baggage Claim based on the airline you flew in. 
  • Baggage Claim can be found on level 2 of the main Terminal Building for A and B Side. 
  • Terminal C, Baggage Claim is located on Level 6. 
  • After collecting luggage, please use the courtesy phone (located on Baggage Claim) or your cell phone to call the hotel directly at: (407) 856-0100 (stay on the line through the prompts to speak to the front desk). Notify the hotel that you are at the Airport and ready to be picked up. Inform the Front Desk Agent which side you will be picked up at, (A side, B side or C Side). 
  • After calling the hotel announcing your arrival, please go down to Ground Transportation which is located on level 1 for all 3 Terminals (A, B and C) and look for the DoubleTree parking spot. 
  • Parking spot locations will be determined by the Airline you flew in. Our pick up locations are: 

 A-Side: A-4 and A-44 

B-Side: B-3 and B-40 

C-Side: C270 and 271

 A-4/44 

  • Alaska Airlines 
  • Frontier 
  • Southwest Airlines 
  • Virgin Airlines 

B-3/40 

  • Delta Airlines 
  • Spirit Airlines 
  • United Airlines 
  • American Airlines 

 C -270/271 

  • Aer Lingus 
  • JetBlue 
  • Emirates 
  • Lufthansa 
  • British Airways 
  • Norse 
  • GOL 
  • Caribbean Airlines 
  • Azul 
  • Icelandair 

Departing Hotel to MCO: 

Shuttle runs every 15 minutes to MCO during the day and every 30 mins overnight, departs from main lobby area. 

Visiting places in Orlando, FL:

Orlando, Florida is a vibrant city bursting with excitement and endless opportunities for adventure! Renowned as the ultimate destination for unforgettable family vacations and thrilling getaways, Orlando offers an array of attractions and activities to suit every taste and preference. From the magical wonders of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort to the captivating exhibits of SeaWorld Orlando, there’s no shortage of world-class entertainment. With its sunny weather and diverse array of cultural offerings, Orlando promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The following is a list of major attractions with corresponding distance from the hotel and their website.

Major Attractions Distance from Conference Hotel Website
Walt Disney World in Orlando 24 miles https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/  
Universal Studios Florida Theme Park 16 miles https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/universal-studios-florida
SeaWorld Orlando 12 miles https://seaworld.com/orlando/  
Kennedy Space Center 44 miles https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/  
Daytona Beach 73 miles N/A
Clearwater Beach 108 miles N/A