FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


As you are preparing for the upcoming GITC, we wanted to share a few notes on attire to assist you in your packing and help you feel comfortable, and appropriately dressed throughout the event.

Sunday Welcome Reception: Resort Casual (No Jackets)
Monday & Tuesday Business Sessions: Business Casual (Jackets, No Ties)
Monday Evening Beach Event: Resort Casual (No Jackets)
Tuesday Casino Night: Business Casual (Jackets, No Ties)

 

Business Casual Suggestions for Men

  • Dress slacks or tailored chinos
  • Button-down or collared dress shirt
  • Blazer or sport coat requested (for business sessions only)
  • Dress shoes or loafers
  • No ties

Resort Casual Suggestions for Men

  • Collared shirts (polo shirts, linen shirts, or casual button-downs)
  • Lightweight sweaters or pullovers
  • Casual trousers (chinos, linen pants)
  • Loafers, boat shoes, or clean dress sneakers

 

Business Casual Suggestions for Women

  • Dress slacks, tailored trousers, skirts, or professional dresses
  • Blouses, dressy tops, or sweaters; blazers or structured jackets
  • Closed-toe flats, loafers, or low-to-moderate heels

Resort Casual Suggestions for Women

  • Sundresses or casual dresses
  • Blouses or tops paired with skirts or slacks
  • Lightweight sweaters or casual blazers
  • Sandals (dressy flats or wedges) or casual closed-toe shoes

 

Please Note: If you have dining reservations at Sea Island, please be sure to check their individual dining attire policies as some are more formal than others.
Rooms at Sea Island may be reserved by calling our GITC reservation line at (888) 672-5304.

 

By calling this unique number, our reservation agents will be able to identify you as part of the Georgia International Trade Conference (GITC). Available rooms and suites from our contracted block will be booked on a first-come-first-serve basis (Platinum Sponsors first, Diamond second and Gold third), so please contact Sea Island ASAP to receive the best available options at time of booking.

 

Please be advised that the GITC will end this year with Casino Night from 6:00 - 10:00pm on Tuesday evening in the Cloister Ballroom. If you plan to join us for Casino Night, be sure to reserve your hotel accommodations until Wednesday, April 29th, 2026.

 

A full deposit will be required for each reservation. Your reservation can be amended or cancelled without penalty up until Monday, March 23, 2026. Cancellations after this date will result in forfeiture of your deposit.
Airport transportation is not provided, although Sea Island does provide transportation from the Jacksonville, Savannah, Brunswick and Saint Simons Airports to the Resort. Please contact Sea Island for rates and information at (912) 638-5126. Additional information can also be found here: Airport, On-Site & Off-Site Transportation | Sea Island Resort
Valet and self parking will be complimentary for all GITC attendees. Gratuity is at the discretion of the guest.
Absolutely! Additional questions can be sent to Jennifer Carlson at jennifer.carlson@ethoseventcollective.com or you can reach her during normal business hours at (612) 978-6195.
Yes! Golf is offered as part of the GITC on Monday afternoon, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th.

 

Monday, April 27th is our GITC Tournament will be split between the Seaside and Plantation Courses. Monday golf is a “Texas Scramble” with a shotgun start at 1:30pm.

 

Tuesday, April 28th there is also an option to golf. Tuesday will not be tournament play but will include a shotgun start at 1:30pm.

 

You will have the opportunity to “request” a certain foursome, but no promises can be made.

 

Should you have additional questions concerning golf, please contact Bobby Keel at Georgia Ports Authority at bkeel@gaports.com.
Yes! The GITC is offering optional activities on Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th in conjunction with the Conference. Please click the Activities tab at the top of the website to learn more about these activities and the day(s) they are offered. If you or your guest would like to participate in any of these activities, there will be an option to sign up once you finalize your registration.

 

Payment for activities will be collected when you check-in. Activities are non-refundable.
Yes! We will send out app information as we get closer to the Conference dates.
We have shortened this year's Welcome Reception to just 2 hours (6:00-8:00pm).

Plenty of hot and cold heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served and the bar will be open, however we will not be providing a full buffet dinner. Should you prefer to sit down to dinner after the GITC Reception, please plan to make dinner reservations as soon as you book your hotel arrangements. It is easy to make reservations on the Sea Island website www.seaisland.com by visiting their Dining page, selecting a restaurant and then selecting the make a reservation button. You will need to provide your hotel confirmation number and your last name to complete the dining reservation.