Conference sessions and lodging will take place at The Newport News Marriott at City Center in  Newport News. BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE ONLINE NOW or call the Newport News Marriott city Center at 866-329-1758 and say you are with the Virginia Aquaculture Conference to receive the special rate of $94.00 per night (plus tax); the federal per diem rate. To guarantee the reduced lodging rate, you must book your room by October 15. The reduced lodging rate will be honored three days before and three days after the conference.