No, this SurveyMonkey CKO is an employee only event.
We ask that you finalize your travel plans no later than November 15th.
Please read this details below carefully and take a moment to review the official CKO Nashville Event Page which includes a comprehensive FAQ.
Before booking your flights, please be aware that you are responsible for understanding visa requirements for entry into the US. The need for a visa depends on the country that you are a Citizen of (who issued your passport). You can visit the Us Department of State’s website to view your visa requirements.
Arrival Dates:
Sunday, January 26th: Employees based in Australia, Ottawa, & EMEA are approved for travel on this day
Monday, January 27th: Employees based in USA, Costa Rica & Canada (locations outside of Ottawa) are approved for travel on this day.
*please note, there is a Welcome Party on Monday at 630pm so plan your arrivals accordingly
Departure Date:
Thursday, January 30th: All Employees to depart! * If you are extending your stay, you are still required to book a non-refundable economy flight home.
Booking in Navan:
Flights:
- Please book your flights to Nashville International Airport (BNA).
- All flights to Nashville are required to be booked through Navan and will follow the company T&E Policy.
- Everyone with the exception of employees based in Australia are required to book non-refundable economy tickets for this event. Australian employees are permitted to book premium economy non-refundable tickets due to the distance of their travel.
- SurveyMonkey will not cover flight upgrades or checked baggage. If you wish to upgrade or add baggage, please contact the airline directly after booking in Navan and use your own credit card.
Hotels: You do not need to reserve a hotel room in Navan.
- We have a room block at the Embassy Suites Downtown Nashville (708 Demonbreun St, Nashville)
- Your check in date at the hotel is based on your approved travel dates. Please connect with Brooke ASAP if there are changes to your arrival date.
Check-in Times: After 3pm on respective arrival dates
Check-out Time: All employees check out at 11am on Thursday, January 30th
- If you are planning to arrive/depart outside of the approved event dates, you will be responsible to coordinate and pay for your own accommodations. If you wish to extend your stay at the event host hotel, please contact Executive Group Travel at info@executivegrouptravel.com to secure any additional nights. Please note these additional nights will be at your financial responsibility and should not be expensed.
Navan Travel Card:
For travel expenses, such as Ubers & meals, please request a Navan Travel card at least 4 weeks ahead of the event. Please follow the prompts in the Corporate Credit Card Policy to receive your card. You must submit all receipts in Navan.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Brooke Ivory or Lauren Benson.
Yes, you can but please be aware that you will be responsible to coordinate and pay for your own accommodations if staying at another hotel in Nashville outside of the event dates or your approved arrival dates.
If you wish to extend your stay at the event host hotel, please contact Executive Group Travel at info@executivegrouptravel.com to secure any additional nights. Please note these additional nights will be at your financial responsibility and should not be expensed.
The Hotel has been pre-booked and billed to the company so please do not reserve your own room.
SurveyMonkey will cover the cost of all airport transfers in Nashville, but will not be organizing transfers for attendees. Please use Uber/Lyft/ or taxis and expense airport transfer costs following the event. The airport is just 20 minutes from the hotel.
Uber/Lyft:
Hotel Address: 708 Demonbreun Street | Nashville, TN 37203
Uber/Lyft can only be ordered to designated areas for each terminal (varies). The average cost is approximately $25-30 depending on time of day. Exit the terminal and follow the ride share signs for uber/lyft/taxi!
Ride App vehicles (Uber/Lyft) pick up at the Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. Click here for a diagram showing pick-up locations.
Directions to the Ground Transportation Center:
- Exit the Main Terminal on Level 1 and turn right.
- Follow the sidewalk and pedestrian canopy to Terminal Garage 2. Overhead signs will direct you.
- The Ground Transportation Center is on Level 1.
Make sure you put the pin in the spot where you’d like to be picked up before you make your request. In some cases, the app will move the pin automatically to the correct pickup area.
If you are checking a bag, you should wait until you are ready to go to make your request (bags in hand). Drivers are not allowed to wait or circle the terminal if you’re delayed.
We ask that if you are on the same flight at co-workers to please ride share for your trip from the airport to the hotel!
Yes, Valet Parking is available at the hotel. For those coming to the event within driving distance, please park at hotel and your parking will be covered by SurveyMonkey.
The hotel address is: 708 Demonbreun Street | Nashville, TN 37203
This is a casual trip. The average temperature in January in Nashville is 52 degrees but can drop in the evenings, so we recommend bringing a jacket! We will be walking to/from dinner on Monday and Tuesday evening!
There will be three options.
1. Download the Trip Plans app that Executive Group Travel sends you, it will be hard to survive this trip without it. It provides everything from hotel confirmation # to breakout room assignments.
2. The website will also have all updates posted before the event and during the event.
Brooke & Lauren will also communicate any changes via email/slack in addition to the website/app.