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Conference Attire
Casual business attire is recommended throughout the
conference. Note that New Orleans summers can be a
little warm!
Transportation
Airline reservations should be made to arrive at the Louis
Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
 Attendees are responsible for their own transportation
between the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Airport and the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel. There
are two methods you can take:
Taxi cabs
A cab ride costs approximately $28.00 from the airport to
the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel for one or two people and $12.00
(per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on
the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may
be an additional charge for extra baggage.
Airport shuttle >>
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the Astor
Crowne Plaza Hotel for $13.00 per person, one-way or $26.00 per
person, round-trip. Three
bags per person. Call 1.866.596.2699 or 1.504.522.3500 for
more details or to make a reservation. Ticket booths are
also located on the lower level in the baggage claim area.
Transportation will be provided to/from Tuesday's New
Orleans Style Evening Dinner Event, but will not be provided
during Wednesday evening's Open Night.
Family & Friends
If your family and/or friends will be joining you in New
Orleans and are at least 21, they are invited to attend all
conference sessions, meals and evening events as well.
Each participant must register so adequate preparations can
be made to accommodate everyone.
Presentations
All presentations will be made available after the
conclusion of the event. You will receive an email
post-conference with a link to the conference survey, photos
and presentations.
Open Night to Enjoy New Orleans
Previous conference feedback indicated that you wished
you had more time to enjoy New Orleans, its history and its
culture. We are offering an open night on Wednesday to
enjoy the city. Upon registration at the conference,
you will receive a conference bag with agenda, program guide
and some additional ideas on how to enjoy New Orleans.
A French Quarter self-guided walking tour map will be
provided, along with the New Orleans Official Visitors Guide
which includes dining listings, nightlife suggestions, tours
& attractions, coupons and more. To plan ahead, feel
free to visit
New Orleans Online and the
New
Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau websites.
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