Frequently Asked Questions

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Can we bring a guest?
    This will be an employee only event!  
    [fa icon="plus-square"] When must we RSVP by?
    All RSVP's must be received by September 15, 2021!  Please make sure your RSVP is on time to secure your spot in this September event.
    [fa icon="plus-square"] Can I come early or extend my trip?

    Yes, please email Info@ExecutiveGroupTravel.com with extension requests to ensure discounted group rate (and ability to stay in same room for entire stay) for your personal pre or post extension.  If you extension is personal it will be booked through the group rate but you will be asked at check-in to provide credit card for the additional night/nights.   

    [fa icon="plus-square"] What are my flight details?

    We want to make sure we are being flexible around your personal schedules while also taking into account our fiscal responsibilities to Mavrck so for this event our flight booking policy is "Use Good Judgement."  This means please book your own flights that works for you and your family and expense the cost of your flight.

    Please book your flights into the AUS (Austin airport).  We ask you to book a coach ticket for this event.

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Are airport transfers provided in Austin?

    Mavrck will cover the cost of all airport transfers in Austin, but will not be organizing transfers for attendees.   Please use uber/lyft/ or taxis and expense airport transfer costs following the event.

    Two options below that are recommended to get to/from the hotel.

    Uber/Lyft: Can only be ordered to designated areas for each terminal (varies); please note that it is usually a longer than average wait time due to Covid but this is still the recommended mode of transport to the hotel.  The average cost is approximately $30-40 depending on time of day.  We have found Lyft to be significantly cheaper than Uber while in Austin.

    Exit the terminal at baggage claim and cross the street to the parking garage, take the elevator to the second level and follow the ride share signs for uber/lyft/taxi!  The walk is approximately 6-8 minutes from baggage claim.

    Taxis - There are taxi stands located at each terminal near the ride share pickup.

    If you are arriving with co-workers we do ask to rideshare to the hotel together.  

    Hotel Address

     575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, Texas, United States, 78612.

     

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Will Mavrck provide per diem or should we expense meals?

    Breakfast will be covered at Firewheel Cafe on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  There is both buffet and a la carte options available at this restaurant.  Please ask for separate bills at breakfast, provide room number, and charge back to the room, at check-out this will be rerouted to Mavrck.

    Keep in mind for breakfast grab and go, McDade's will not be covered by Mavrck master account. 

    Lunch & Dinner will be provided each day as a group.   Please see itinerary for more details.

     

    All additional personal food and beverage expenses we ask for you to cover personally.

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Do I have to book my own hotel?

    No, for this event we will book all hotel rooms!

    If you are looking to extend outside of Monday to Thursday at Hyatt Lost Pines, please reach out to info@executivegrouptravel.com 

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Is Wifi free on property?
    Yes wifi is included throughout the property!
    [fa icon="plus-square"] Do I get my own room or will I be sharing a room?

    All attendees will be sharing a room unless requested otherwise.  Stay tuned for roommate pairing forms to be sent out August 20th week.  Your roommate will be listed on your Travefy itinerary under your hotel confirmation number.

    [fa icon="plus-square"] If the agenda changes, how will I stay updated?

    All updates will be communicated from the Weird Weird West distribution list through emails, slack on site, and updates will be made to this website.

    [fa icon="plus-square"] What should I pack?

    This is a mostly casual event.  The welcome bbq is casual, come comfortable!  Shorts are fine.  For the farewell dinner feel free to up your game dresscode wise!

    For those who enjoy fitness we recommend bringing along gym clothes.  There is also a nice pool on site so don't forget to pack your swimming gear.

    The evening events will be casual and outdoors.  End of September the weather should still be warm in Austin as the temperature typically ranges from 67°F to 85°F

     

    [fa icon="plus-square"] Will masks be required? What Covid precautions will the hotel have in place? What policies will our meeting follow?
    Stay tuned as we working through the constant changing environment to ensure we will be hosting this retreat in the safest possible setting.  We will be following the recommendations of the CDC and currently in Austin, Texas masks are required indoors even for those who are fully vaccinated.  All attendees will be vaccinated that will be attending this event.