HOTEL

The 2026 GTSC Annual Meeting will take place March 12 - 15 at the Fairmont Orchid, located at 1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743. 

Garden View rooms have been reserved at the group rate of $399/night + $20/day resort fee + taxes. If the hotel is under 80% occupancy, they will honor that rate 3 days before and after our event! Want to Upgrade to an Ocean view room or a suite? Please contact Traci, the hotel's Group Reservation Specialist, at 808 887-7503 or ORC.GroupServices@Fairmont.com. Please make sure to mention it's for the GTSC Annual Meeting! 

Hotel Deadline: February 9, 2026 or until the block has been filled.

If you have any issues making your reservation, please email info@gtsc.org.

BOOK ONLINE

Please confirm your check in/out dates on the reservation website when securing your room.

BOOK BY PHONE
Reservations at the Fairmont Orchid can be made by calling (808) 887-7342 and referencing the GTSC 2026 Annual Meeting. If you don't reference the meeting, they may not give you the group rate.

ROOM DESCRIPTION

• Spacious guest room elegantly furnished with private lanai (balcony/patio) that overlooks tropical gardens, majestic mountains, or green fairways. Each guest rooms offers a luxurious marble bathroom with separate shower and tub. Get ready to relax in paradise. 
• Room Size: 522 Sq Feet / 48 Sq Meter
• Amenities: Nespresso Coffee Maker, Tea Kettle, Chiller, 55' Flat Screen TV
• Bedding Type: 1 King Bed/2 Queen Bed

Check-in:  4:00 PM
Check Out:  11:00 AM

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit of two nights room and tax will be charged at the time of reservation.  Please cancel at least 30 days prior to arrival to receive a full refund. For reservations shortened or cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival, individuals will be responsible for 100% of room revenue, per the original reservation, to be billed to the individual credit card on file.

ADDITIONAL ROOM OCCUPANT
Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Each extra person sharing a room will be charged an additional $75.00 plus tax per night, beginning with the third adult.  There will be no charge for children under the age of 18 years sharing the same room with their parents and utilizing existing bedding.  Maximum occupancy is four (4) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children per room.  A $75.00 per rollaway fee applies.  This fee will be waived if guest is paying additional for the third and fourth adult.  The maximum number of rollaway per room or suite is one (1).  Rooms with 2 queen beds are unable to accommodate a rollaway.

CONNECTING ROOM REQUESTS
In order to guarantee connecting rooms advance notice is necessary.  Please advise us of any connecting room needs as soon as possible as connecting rooms are not guaranteed upon arrival.  For all connecting room guarantees there is a $75 fee, per day, plus applicable guest room taxes.

RESORT FEE INCLUDES

• Overnight self-parking for one vehicle per room (Fairmont Gold guests receive valet parking for one vehicle per room)
• Unlimited basic WiFi access in guest rooms and public areas (ALL members receive an upgrade to premium speed internet access and ALL Platinum members receive $20 credit towards spa services)
• Wellness classes (please see our weekly complimentary wellness offerings at the Spa Without Walls)
• Complimentary shuttle bus service within the Mauna Lani Resort area
• Two Fairmont Orchid reusable water bottles per room, per stay, to be filled at purified water stations located throughout the resort. It’s part of our Planet 21 sustainability pledge to reduce single-use plastics and minimize our carbon footprint.  
• Hawaiian Cultural Classes & Resort Activities (please see our weekly activity schedule at the Concierge)  
• Lei greeting upon arrival
• Complimentary snorkel equipment rental for one hour (available to each guest, per day—resort use only). Guests who purchase Fun & Sun passes may sign out snorkel equipment multiple times per day.
• 45-minute photo session with Pacific Dream Photography (reservations required, photos available for purchase)
• Unlimited North America Long Distance Calls (Canada & America)
• Stargazing sessions courtesy of Star Gaze Hawai‘i, which offer guests a personal guided tour of the constellation (weekly)
• Storytelling sessions which share the legends and lore unique to the Island of Hawai‘i (weekly)
• Hui Holokai Beach Club Activities (subject to change based on the time and day) including hula lessons, petroglyph hikes, turtle talk session, ti leaf lei making, ‘ukulele lessons, introduction to Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling and coconut palm frond weaving
• Snorkel equipment rental (available to each guest, per day—resort use only)
• Special seasonal activities and resort programming (please see seasonal activity guide and resort guide)

AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION

We recommend flying into the Kona International Airport (KOA). The Fairmont Orchid is about 30 minutes from KOA. 

Fairmont Orchid does not provide complimentary shuttle service. Their Concierge Team will be happy to make a taxi reservation for you (fees apply). They can be reached at +1 808 887 7320 or via email: FairmontORCconcierge@bluehawaiian.com. The hotel highly recommends scheduling a taxi to take you to and from the airport in advance of your arrival to island in the chance there is not Ubers or Lyfts available. Alternatively, you can get a rental car for the duration of your stay.