Registration for the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference is now open. Over the last year, Detroit Regional Chamber 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. Below is a list of preferred lodging partners who the Chamber has worked with to provide accommodations for Conference attendees.
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.
- 2025 Conference attendees will have the opportunity to book their 2026 Conference accommodations while on Island in May 2025.
- On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Island hotels will begin taking room reservations from anyone who is registered for the 2026 Conference.
- 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.
If you typically receive access to a Grand Hotel room through the Chamber, the Chamber will reach out to you directly via email on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, with the details you need to secure your reservation.
