huntsville, alabama
OCTOBER 14-17, 2025
from Barb and Mark brown
The dates of our 2025 reunion in Huntsville, Alabama are set as Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, with checkout on Friday, October 17th.
Our reunion hotel this year will be The Embassy Suites, 800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama.
Note** This is a pet friendly hotel with more detailed information on the hotel website for anyone needing it**
Our hotel room rate is $ 159.00
Amenities include a full breakfast buffet, including an omelet bar and an evening managers gathering, including (2) free drink tickets and small snacks.
There is also a salt water, heated indoor pool and a well equipped work out room.
Hotel Parking is very convenient at an additional charge of $10.00 per day. There is no valet
parking offered at the hotel.
while there is no hotel shuttle service, there is excellent taxi and Uber services, if you need either
To reserve your room, use the following Booking link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hsveses-912-a7df8e1e-a586-45d0-886e-
Guests are also able to receive the discounted rate by calling (256) 299-8915 and using the code 912, or requesting to book for Shanghai Expat Alumni Reunion. The discounted rate will apply to Monday night, October 13th for anyone wanting to come in a day early. Please keep in mind the last day for guest to book within the block is 9/19/25.
Barb and Mark suggested you request a room close to the elevator. A) it is atrium style layout so if at the opposite side it’s a fairly long walk and b) the hospitality room will be right next to the elevator.
You will have plenty of free time on Wednesday and Thursday to tour the area. There is an extensive list of things to do and see. More detail will be included in a future email and on the expat website.
Traveling to Huntsville: If you are not planning to drive to Huntsville, there is an airport in Huntsville,
however, if you wish to keep costs down you may want to check out flying in to either Birmingham (south of Huntsville) or Nashville, Tennessee (north of Huntsville) Both Birmingham and Nashville are 1 1/2 hour driving time to Huntsville or you may prefer Atlanta's airport which is 4 hours to the east.
Hoping I addressed most questions you may have, if not, as always, do not hesitate to contact me!
Remember check our Expat website to see pictures of former reunions, get updates and information:
TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR REUNION
Monday Oct 13:
Early arrivals. No Shanghai Expat Reunion plans.
CHECK IN TIME IS 4:00 PM
All activities on Oct 13 are on your own.
Tuesday Oct 14:
Breakfast: there is a full breakfast buffet including an omelet bar and evening managers gathering including 2 free drink tickets and small snacks.
Daytime: Folks arriving for the reunion. Those who have come in early may be touring the Huntsville area. More tour and golf info will be sent out to participants as we get closer to the reunion. Touring is on your own.
5 – 8 pm (Tentative): The ‘meet and greet’ will be in A hospitality room in the hotel.
After 8 pm: Dinner on your own. You may want to reserve a table for dinner. Suggestons will be provvided in future posts/emails.
Wednesday Oct 15: TBD dinner and day on your own
Breakfast: there is a full breakfast buffet including an omelet bar and evening managers gathering including 2 free drink tickets and small snacks.
Daytime: on your own to tour in Huntsville environs. More tour and golf info will be sent out to participants as we get closer to the reunion.
Thursday Oct 16: Reunion dinner and day on your own
Breakfast: there is a full breakfast buffet including an omelet bar and evening managers gathering including 2 free drink tickets and small snacks.
Daytime: on your own to tour in Huntsville environs. More tour info will be sent out to participants as we get closer to the reunion.
6 – 8:30 pm: Three course dinner at tbd. There will be a cash bar for additional adult beverages.
8:30 -9 pm: after dinner discussions about the reunion in 2026 and possibly 2027.
Friday, Oct 17: check out
Breakfast: there is a full breakfast buffet.
Check out is 11am: Check out unless you are staying longer.
The room rates are guaranteed from Oct 13 through Oct 16rh (check out on 10/17). Rates earlier and afterwards are market rates.