As excitement builds for the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo, you should be aware that hotel scammers often begin targeting attendees and suppliers months before registration opens.

NFDA has been alerted in past years to emails and phone calls from companies claiming to offer discounted hotel rooms for the Convention. These solicitations may appear legitimate, but they are not affiliated with NFDA.

Please remember: NFDA’s official housing information will only be communicated directly through NFDA channels once registration and housing officially open.

Scammers may falsely imply they are working with NFDA or the Convention hotel. In some cases, they may pressure you to book immediately, request payment upfront or offer rates that seem too good to be true.

Unfortunately, reservations made through unauthorized companies may not be valid. Attendees have reported discovering that:

• The company never actually secured the room reservation
• Hidden fees or excessive cancellation penalties were applied
• Reservations were nonrefundable or difficult to change
• The company disappeared after payment was made

To protect yourself and your organization:

• Book hotel rooms only through Maritz, the official NFDA housing provider
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls regarding Convention hotels
• Do not provide credit card information to unknown companies
• Verify information directly through NFDA if something seems suspicious

NFDA will share official registration and hotel details for the 2026 International Convention & Expo in the coming months. Until then, treat unsolicited hotel offers with caution.

When in doubt, contact NFDA directly before making reservations or providing payment information.