General Information

Location:

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Blvd
Orlando, FL  33896
Telephone: (407) 390-6664
Reservations (888) 444-6664

NOTE: The Omni is sold out August 1st and 2nd. If room reservations are still needed, please check the nearby hotels below:

https://www.reunionresort.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=Resort-Listing

https://tuscanaresortorlando.com/

Surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf, the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation’s premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats.

The Orlando resort accommodations, including 720 guest rooms and suites, as well as two- and three-bedroom villas are equipped with every modern convenience and a host of luxury amenities.  In addition to walk-out golf, guests may choose to relax in our European-style spa, dine in one of the five restaurants or enjoy 15 acres of pools and recreation activities including the 850-foot lazy river.

Complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation is provided to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.  The resort is located just 25 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and 20 minutes from Universal Studios and SeaWorld.

Rooms have been reserved in a Council On State Taxation room block for $249 per night. There is an additional $20 resort fee per night which includes meeting room and in-room wifi. Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Omni.

Program:

Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and concludes at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

This two and a half day Workshop will cover the latest property tax issues and trends companies are dealing with in 2023 and will deal with in the future – including an in-depth review of the latest developments in property tax legislation and litigation throughout the U.S.  Presenters will be leading experts in the property tax field. Only employees of COST member and non-COST member companies are invited to attend.

Registration Fees:  

 

Before July 21, 2023

After July 21, 2023

COST Industry Member

$350

$450

Non-COST Industry Member

$450

$550

NOTE: COST is offering a 2 for 1 registration discount.  For each person from a company who registers and pays the registration fee, that company can register an additional person to attend the Workshop at no additional registration cost.

Cancellation Fees:

A $50 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations received on or before July 21, 2023; cancellations after July 21st will not be refunded.

To qualify for the reduced COST registration rate, your company must be in good standing with COST at time of registration and time of program in order for its employees to attend the Property Tax Workshop.  For complaints and special refund policies you can contact Karen Galdamez ([email protected]), 202.484.5220.

Hotel Reservations:

Rooms have been reserved at a rate of $249 single/double (plus taxes). There is a resort fee of $20 per night which includes in room high-speed and wireless internet, 2 bottles of water, complimentary use of health club, transportation to Disney theme parks, complimentary local and 800# calls, in-room coffee and use of outdoor recreation activities. Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Omni.

We encourage you to make your room reservations early as rooms in the COST block and hotel will sell out. Note: Thursday, July 13th is the room reservation cut-off date. Rooms at the group rate may not be available if the COST room block sells out prior to July 13th.

NOTE: The Omni is sold out August 1st and 2nd. If room reservations are still needed, please check the nearby hotels below:

https://www.reunionresort.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=Resort-Listing

https://tuscanaresortorlando.com/

Continuing Education:

COST will assist you in applying for Continuing Education credit for the COST 2023 Property Tax Workshop. COST is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Weather:

August’s average high in Orlando is in the low 90’s and the average low is in the mid to high 70’s. Dress for the conference is business casual.  We encourage you to bring a sweater or jacket to the meeting as the meeting rooms tend to be on the cooler side.

Permission:  

By registering for COST’s conferences, workshops or schools, attendees hereby agree to allow COST to use any photos taken of them during the conference/workshop/school in news media, website, publications, articles, marketing pieces and etc.

For More Information: Please contact Karen Galdámez: [email protected]