New This Year

$100 Gift Cards
We are very excited to be giving each registrant, this year, a $100 gift card redeemable at participating outlets at the Grand America Hotel and Little America Hotel.  For more detailed information, click on the Gift Card Info tab at the top of the page.
Conference App
If you want to connect with other conference attendees, check out meeting sponsors or have your agenda all in the palm of your hand, this year's addition of a conference app will allow you to do all of these things and more.  A link and information on how to download the AMBEST meeting app are coming soon, standby!
Wednesday Activity Options
Salt Lake City and Utah have so many great sites to see and activities to experience!  This year we want to give you the chance to get out of the hotel and take in possible once in a lifetime opportunities.
  • Wednesday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m., lunch will be provided to attendees at the Grand America Hotel.
  • Transportation to each activity will be provided and will depart at 1:00 p.m.
  • Please read below for details about all of the activities we have to offer.
  • When filling out your conference registration, please select which activity you would like to participate in.  
  • The fee for your specified activity will be added to your conference registration total.
  • Each activity requires a minimum amount of people to register, so you may pick your second option on the registration page as well.
  • You will receive confirmation of which activity you are signed up for in an email by August 22, 2018.
  • Cancellations made after August 20, 2018 will not be refunded.
  • Below is a description of each activity offered.
1.) Guided Tour of Olympic Park in Park City

$185/person  |  1:00 p.m. Departure From The Grand Hotel  |  Distance: 45 Minute

The Utah Olympic Park was home to the 2002 Winter Games.  The guided tour includes a ride aboard Park City’s shuttle bus followed by a drive to the top of the world’s highest Nordic ski jumps and one of the fastest sliding tracks in the world.  Your tour guide's knowledge and stories will bring the Games to life!  

After the tour, you will have the chance to enjoy three different park activities.

  • Alpine Slide: The slide is smooth, comfortable, and has amazing views. As for ride performance, the straightaways, drops, and 18 banked turns were designed to complement the scenic mountainside location. 
  • Nordic Ski Jump: Take a ride down the landing hill of a Nordic Ski Jump … in an inner tube! Gain speeds up to 50 mph and enjoy the thrill of soaring just like an Olympic Nordic ski jumper.
  • Extreme Zipline: Experience what it’s like to be an Olympian flying off the K120 Nordic ski jumps on our Extreme Zipline. 

2.) Fly Fishing

$350/person  |  1:00 p.m. Departure From The Grand Hotel  |  Distance: 45 Minute

Catch the “Zen” along with the fish when you join the best Provo River fishing guides! Whether you are a seasoned fly fisher or a novice, they will make your experience in Utah one to remember.  
 
In the United States, great fishing rivers are referred to as “blue-ribbon” rivers. The Provo River is one of them. With such a quality river only minutes away, all you need is a skilled fishing guide and your Park City fly fishing experience will quickly become a memory you are anxious to share with everyone you know.

3.) ATV Tour in Wasatch State Park

$275/person  |  1:00 p.m. Departure From The Grand Hotel  |  Distance: 45 Minute

You will enjoy a great afternoon 2 hour tour from the seat of an ATV.  Here you will see great views of the area from every angle.  ATV tours are located in Kamas, Utah. The tour will take you through the Cascade Springs; a refreshing oasis of lush vegetation, inviting pools and cascading waterfalls. Single and double machines available. The machines are easy to drive and no experience is necessary! 

4.) Museum of Ancient Life at the Natural History Museum

$165/person  |  1:00 p.m. Departure From The Grand Hotel  |  

Roam among the dinosaurs, explore a Carboniferous Forest, and dive deep into a Cretaceous Ocean at the Museum of Ancient Life. Come visit one of the world’s largest displays of mounted dinosaurs with 60 complete dinosaur skeletons in our galleries, along with more than 50 hands-on exhibits. This is the destination to enjoy learning about our pre-historic animals, playing with toy dinosaurs in the Erosion Table, and digging for fossils in the quarry dig.
 
The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum located on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West.

5.) Tea and Tabernacle Tour

$175/person  |  Departure From The Grand Hotel Immediately Following Tea |  

From exotic teas and cocoas to fresh sweets and scones made in-house daily, Afternoon Tea in the elegant Lobby Lounge at The Grand is truly an unforgettable experience especially followed by a guided tour on the Historic Temple Square in Downtown Salt Lake City.  Learn why the iconic Salt Lake City Temple took the Mormon Pioneers 40 years to build, visit the historic Tabernacle Choir, discover the faith and fortitude of the early pioneers as they settled this new home in the desert.
Thursday Dine-a-Rounds
Are you wishing to connect with friends or business partners at the conference but, with all of the great sessions offered, it is sometimes difficult to find time to catch up?  Or would you like to experience some of the premier restaurants in Salt Lake City?  On Thursday Evening, AMBEST will elevate your experience in Salt Lake by providing opportunities to get out on the town!  Sign up to eat dinner at one of Salt Lake City’s premier restaurants with your (am)BEST Friends during the Dine-a-Round on Thursday evening.  Please be sure to sign up on the registration page if you plan to attend and indicate if you’d like to eat with specific conference attendees.    We will email you by August 22 to let you know that your spot on the Dine Around is secured and with further details like restaurant location, transportation and dinner host.  Each guest is responsible for the purchase of their own alcohol.
Golf
There will not be an AMBEST hosted golf tournament on the Friday of the conference this year.  But for those golf enthusiasts, we still want you to experience the beautiful links Salt Lake City has to offer and are happy to help you set up your golf outing.
  • When filling out your conference registration, select that you would like a tee time for golf.
  • Select which morning you prefer; Monday, September 3, Tuesday, September 4 or Friday, September 7. 
  • We will pair you with other AMBEST attendees who have selected the same day.
  • A confirmation of your tee time and who you will be paired with will be emailed to you by August 22, 2018.
  • You will be responsible for payment to the golf course directly.
  • Below is a description of the course we will make your tee time with.
Eaglewood Golf Course

Website: www.eaglewoodgolf.com |  $73/person | 9.5 miles (15 minutes) from the Grand America Hotel

Nestled in the hills of the Wasatch Front, Eaglewood's mountain side design demands precision on every tee. Accuracy, not distance, is the key. Each round played will be exciting, for each hole has its own personality and there is a challenge awaiting all those who step onto its greens. Wildlife is prominent throughout North Salt Lakes' east bench and Eaglewood is no exception. Moose, deer, red foxes and coyotes make regular appearances on Eaglewood' terrain. Most well-known, of course, is the bald eagles that soar high above the links.