Registration for the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference is open. Detroit Regional Chamber have leaders met multiple times with Mackinac Island hotel owners, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, and the Mayor of Mackinac Island to identify real process changes to increase access to hotel rooms for the 2026 Conference.
Important Details
- To reserve a hotel room, individuals must first register for the 2026 Conference. After registering, a confirmation email with a Conference hotel code will be sent to the email you used to register with. Save the confirmation email. To secure a hotel room with any of the Island hotels, registered individuals must provide their hotel code at the time of booking.
- On June 17, 2025, Island hotels began taking phone inquiries for available rooms from anyone who is registered for the 2026 Conference. Room reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by contacting hotels with room availability directly. The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau is tracking Island hotel availability for the 2026 Conference. View the list of hotels here.
- A deposit or full payment may be required to secure a room reservation. While all hotels will require the Conference Hotel Code, their booking processes and cancellation policies may vary. Be sure to review and understand the policies of your preferred hotel before completing your booking.
