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LODGING & Airport

The hotel and conference center are located at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV.

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa

Hotel Information: 

The 16th biennial AREA conference will take place at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas, conference attendees are highly encouraged to book their rooms on site. A group rate will be available! Bookings open June 2026. 

  • Hotel Address: 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, NV 89011

  • Transportation: There is no shuttle from Airport to Lodging. AREA will offer Ride Sharing to those interested.

  • Rates: AREA Group Rate is $151 per night ($126 room & $25 mandatory resort fee*). Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes that are in effect at check-in time.
  • Reservations: To make room reservations, you must telephone the hotel directly and state that you are with the Aquatic Resources Education Association group.  Note: the Group rate cut-off date is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi | Free parking | On-Site Dining | Outdoor pool and Fitness Center | *Mandatory resort fee reduced from $29 | 
  • View Rooms here! https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laslkhf-hilton-lake-las-vegas-resort-and-spa/


Recommended Airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

LAS is the closest major airport to the conference location at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas at only 15 miles away. 

  • View the Airport here! https://www.harryreidairport.com/

  • Transportation: There is no shuttle from Airport to Lodging. AREA will offer Ride Sharing for those interested. Otherwise, rental cars and Uber and Lyft are all available from LAS.  





 







About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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