The conference will be held at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The resort will be accepting reservations at the preferred conference rates until January 12, 2009. These rates start at $191. After January 12, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis at prevailing hotel rates. The Westin New Orleans Canal Place is located along the Mississippi River and adjacent to the historical French Quarter, just steps from fine dining, museums, art galleries, and the central business district. It is located less than 30 minutes from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Online Hotel Registration (at preferred conference rates)
For additional information about the hotel, visit their website.
Now is the time to fall in love with New Orleans all over again.
The cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience continue to flourish, as they have for centuries. The most celebrated and historic core of the city – including the Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street, Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St. Charles Avenue – is thriving.
The historic and cultural experience that has attracted millions of visitors for decades is as rich, charming and welcoming as ever. It’s no surprise that Orbitz and Travel + Leisure have chosen it as one of their top destinations for 2007 and The Today Show in August 2007 named New Orleans as number two in its America the Beautiful series.
Come see and celebrate for yourself.
For more information on the area, please visit the New Orleans Visitors Bureau at www.neworleanscvb.com.
Most travelers to New Orleans fly to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) located 15-20 minutes away from downtown New Orleans and the conference site, the Westin New Orleans Canal Place.
To travel from the airport, a taxi ride costs approximately $28.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. $1 fuel surcharge added to total fare.
A shuttle service is also available from the airport to the hotels in the CBD for $15.00 (per person, one-way) or $30.00 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call 1-866-596-2699 or (504) 522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call well enough in advance for the specially-equipped shuttle to be reserved. For group reservations of 10 or more people please dial 1-866-596-2699. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area.
Many of the city’s attractions, accommodations and event venues are within walking distance of each other; in fact, “hoofing it” (in New Orleans’ case, translated as walking or grabbing a mule-drawn carriage) is a favorite means of transportation in the Crescent City.
But, if you prefer wheels to legs, New Orleans has a very accessible and reasonably priced public transportation system, too. It only costs $1.25 to take an RTA bus or one of the city’s famed streetcars, which travel the Riverfront and Canal Street. Where else can you actually ride on a historic landmark?