New Orleans, Louisiana

Join us April 15-20, 2012 in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana! New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, its brilliant mosaic of culture, food and music. You'll find brimming bowls of gumbo, late nights in jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods and tantalizing festivals throughout the year.

Accommodations

Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter
739 Canal Street at Bourbon - New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

The Astor Crowne Plaza located at the Gateway to the French Quarter where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, is one of the most popular New Orleans hotels. The excitement of the French Quarter awaits you right outside the door of the Astor, unmatched among Bourbon Street hotels. Whether you are looking for world-renowned dining or the intoxicating sounds of New Orleans' Jazz or Blues – you are in the heart of it all. Few New Orleans Hotels offer easy access to nearby attractions like Harrahs Casino, the Aquarium of the Americas, Jackson Square, Riverwalk Shopping, the New Orleans Sports Arena and the Superdome.

Check out their website at www.astorneworleans.com.

This Year's Rates:  The hotel will offer the following guaranteed room rates for April 2012: $189 single/double. Additional person $20.00. These rates will apply 3 days before and 3 days after the official dates of the meeting, based on availability. Check in is at 4pm/Check out at noon.

To make reservations for individual or multiple rooms by phone, call the hotel room reservations department directly at (888)696-4806. Please request the special group rate for GMS. A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each individual’s reservation. You may also make room reservations directly at http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/new-orleans/msyla/hoteldetail?ratePreference=6CBARC&groupCode=GMS. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS IN BY MARCH 23, 2012 TO RECEIVE THE DESIGNATED RATES. Reservation requests after the due date will be accepted on a space available basis at prevailing rates. Please make reservations early.

Airport Transit: A cab from the airport will run about $33 for one or two persons and $14 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick- up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. OR Shuttle service is available for approximately $38 round trip.