Travel
Plan ahead for FNCE® — explore our exclusive travel deals and helpful reminders to make your trip seamless and stress-free.
Travel Reminder
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights or use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. REAL ID is a new federal requirement. For information, check out REAL ID | Homeland Security and your state motor vehicle website.
International Travel
Visa Information
The U.S. Department of State provides current and reliable information on current visa and passport issues.
Am I required to have a visa to enter the United States?
Visa requirements differ based on your national origin, current residence, travel history, and passport eligibility.
- The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
- The Visa Wizard tool helps travelers determine the type of visa they may need.
How to Apply for a Visa
In certain countries, visa wait times can be lengthy. Please apply for a visa as soon as possible. Contact your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate for specific application procedures.
- Application Process for a U.S. Visitor Visa
- Apply For a Nonimmigrant Visa
- U.S. Visa Application Procedures for Chinese Citizens
- Find a U.S. Embassy
Information Letter
While we are not authorized to provide an invitation letter, we do have information letter template available. Please reach out to FNCE to request an information letter. The Academy does not intervene with U.S. embassies or the U.S. Department of State.
References
Airlines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Eastern time) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4T9
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer FNCE® 2026 attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®.
If prompted for a company ID on the website, please enter: 99694685
Discount valid for travel 10/19/2026 to 10/30/2026.
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to FNCE 2026®. Make flight reservations online using meetings discount code ZS2A557775.
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. Meeting attendee fares: 2%, 5%, or 7% discounts (depending on fare class) in most regions applicable for itineraries originating in almost every country worldwide.
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
Parking
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center Garage
850 E. Commerce (corner of Commerce & Bowie Streets)
Daily flat rate: $10.00
Weekend rate: $15.00
Across street from main entrance to Convention Center and Lila Cockrell Theatre.
References
Join the Academy
Members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!