SBSmigration.com 2010 Conference

Book Directly with the Hotel

Use the options listed below to contact the hotel directly by phone or book online.

Hotel Contact Details

Hotel Online Reservation

Hotel Phone Reservation Conference Code

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/cwshome/DPRD-7W6KEE/MSYLA/website/

Conference Hotel located on Canal Street at Bourbon St. 

Rental Cars are not recommended for this event

Unless you plan to do touring outside of downtown New Orleans or French Quarter, you don't need a car. Our location is an easy walking distance for entertainment or events related to the conferences.

Valet Parking is $27.95/night

Driving from the New Orleans International Airport
(12 Miles, 20-45 minutes)

1. Take I-10 East bound to I-10 New Orleans Downtown.
2. Choose the St. Charles Ave. Exit. 
3. Turn left on Carondelet St. at the very first traffic light at the bottom of the exit ramp (this is before St. Charles Ave.)
4. Stay on Carondelet until you reach Canal Street, turning right on to Canal. (The Astor is on the opposite side of the street in front of you as you make this turn.) 
5. Proceed up two blocks to make a U-turn on Canal Street to then pull up in front of the Astor Crowne Plaza bell stand.   

Taxi, Shuttle Van or Limo

New Orleans International Airport is 20-45 minutes travel
time into New Orleans. You can obtain walk-up request
ground transportation by taxi, shuttle van or limo.

Shuttle Van Departure Reservations (Group or solo)

By Phone:
504-522-3500
Please call no later than 24 hours prior to your flight. Your
advance reservation will ensure your timely departure from
the Airport.

Reserve Online:
http://hudsonltd4.com/cgi-bin/asno1/res

For all questions on the Cruise

Conference Event Help Desk

SBSmigration.com Conference 2010
Call Toll Free (866) 464-9976
NOLA2010@SBSmigration.com

By March 25, 2010 you must complete the full payment of the cruise through our Travel Service to hold this reservation, or you must request a refund by that date.

Failure to follow-up on your reservation could lead to forfeit of your deposit. We will attempt to reach you to avoid that if at all possible.

You will receive information by email immediately to
confirm your reservation and to provide you with details on both standard cabin prices and optional upgrades.

Preview cabin price options and information in advance.
http://conference2010.sbsmigration.com/experience/cabins

You can obtain a full refund of your cruise deposit and
conference registration fees through March 25, 2010.

You can cancel with only a $245 penalty if you contact us
no later than April 29, 2010.

Preview full cancellation details.
http://conference2010.sbsmigration.com/experience/cabins

Please arrange your own Air Travel

We’ve provided the information below to help you plan your travel times and days.

French Quarter Weekend Conference

Arrive no later than Thursday afternoon in order to attend the Thursday Night Jazz Reception starting at 7pm.

Sessions run all day Friday and Saturday, half-day Sunday.

Depart Sunday afternoon or Monday morning for attendees to the weekend conference.

Cruise Conference
If you are on the 8-Day Getaway plan, arrive as recommended above to attend the reception on Thursday night.

If you are on the 5-Day Cruise plan, you can arrive Sunday and attend the party that night for both conferences

Departure after the cruise can be arranged any time from approximately noon on Saturday, however you might consider staying in New Orleans for another day.

New Orleans

GPRS and cellular access downtown is generally very good and consistent.

All Rooms have High-Speed Internet

Common areas in the hotel have WIFI with variable levels of service in different spaces. The conference area will provide WIFI service.

Carnival identifies that most common areas provide WIFI connection with uplink via satellite to the Internet. The option for use is hourly at $24/hr., or with packages.

Assume no in-the-room option Internet

The conference group is still discussing arrangements for obtaining group price and availability of Internet for our group and meeting space.