All team members should plan on arriving Wednesday, 19.Mar and departing on Friday, 21.Mar. You will book your flight directly on Concur, and book your hotel room directly here.

Am I responsible for booking my flight to/from Atlanta? 
Yes. Please book your flight via Concur following company policy.

Flights should follow the date pattern of arriving on Wednesday, 19.Mar and departing on Friday, 21.Mar.  

*SE team should plan to arrive in Alpharetta by 12 PM Wednesday, 19.Mar for pre-event training

Am I responsible for booking my hotel accommodations? 
Yes. Please book directly using our Hotel Website. You will need to include your CC information when booking your room. However, you will not be charged until check in.
 
ALPHARETTA/LOCAL EMPLOYEES — 
Hotel rooms will only be provided to guests outside of the 60 mile office radius. 

Will Barracuda arrange transportation to/from the airport? 
Transportation will NOT be provided. Everyone will be responsible for their own transportation between the Alpharetta Marriott, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and Alpharetta office.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is a 37 mile/ ~ 40-min to 60-min commute to the Alpharetta Marriott. The office is a 1.2 mile/ ~5-min commute to the Alpharetta Marriott. All transportation between these locations can be expensed.  

Will I need a Credit Card to check in to the hotel? 
Yes, you will need a credit card and a valid ID.  You will be responsible for hotel room, tax and incidental charges and will need to expense through Concur as standard company policy. You will need to include your CC information when booking your room. However, you will not be charged until check in.

Is there parking at the hotel? 

Yes, the Marriott has about 350 free parking spaces. There is no valet. We encourage rideshare and/or carpooling for our local attendees. 

Will I be sharing a room? 
No. You will not be sharing a room.

When does the event begin? 
The event will begin with  breakfast on Thursday, 20.Mar at 7:00 AM. The formal agenda will be released closer to the event.

What if I need to arrive before 19.Mar or depart after 21.Mar?
Travel outside of program dates needs to be approved by your manager.

Will I need to bring a laptop? 
Yes, please bring your laptops and phones so that you can handle any necessary business. The hotel guestrooms and Marriott conference rooms will be equipped with Wi-Fi.

What is the dress code?
Business casual/smart casual is recommended for all meetings and activities. The weather in Alpharetta is projected to be in the mid 60s F during the day and mid 30s F at night with the possibility of rain. We recommend you check the weather report prior to packing. 

Are spouses/guests welcome to join any portion of the event? 
No, spouses or guests will not be allowed to join any portion of SKO.

What can I expense? 
Approved expenses include hotel room and taxes, ground transportation costs and travel meals. All meals will be provided on Thursday, 20.Mar. Any additional meals purchased on 20.Mar will not be reimbursed by the company. Please ensure you are following our standard company expense guidelines. All expenses should be submitted through Concur. Please name your expense report 'SKO' for tracking. ​​​​​​​

Are we going to the office? 
No. The event will take place at the Alpharetta Marriott.