Events

Hotel:
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1 504.525.2500
Fax: 1 504.595.5552
www.sheratonneworleans.com 
www.neworleanscvb.com 

Reservations: 1 888.627.7033
Reservations online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ama2 

Area Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Drive time: 20-25 minutes depending on time of day & traffic

Directions: Take Interstate 10 Downtown/East/Slidell to the New Orleans Business District, exiting at Poydras St. Continue on Poydras St. to Camp St. Turn left on Camp St. Go 3 blocks & the hotel will be on the right side on the corner of Camp & Canal.   

AMA's travel coordinator, Tower Travel Management, is available to assist with reservations.  Call 800.542.9700 within the U.S. and Canada.  Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. CST.  Or, you may contact them via email at association@towertravel.com. 

Tower Travel will proactively research airfares on ALL airline carriers to ensure that the lowest available fares are offered to all attendees.  They are dedicated to providing superior customer service and hassle-free travel arrangements.  Please note that fees, restrictions and cancellation penalties will apply.

AMA Travel Program
We are pleased to announce American Airlines as an official carrier for AMA.
DESTINATION CITY:  New Orleans, LA
Group travel discounts include:
 - 5% off the lowest applicable fare

For reservations, call 1-800-433-1790, and refer to the authorization number below: 
- AN# A5140AN

Book your Discount Fares Directly Online
To take advantage of a 5% discount on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections. It's simple! 

After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter in your Authorization Code without the leading “A”.

Go directly to www.aa.com to book your flights.
Discount Fares are valid for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle®, AmericanConnection®, oneworld Alliance, and codeshare partners from anywhere to your meeting destination.

Reservations and Ticketing
For reservations and ticketing information, call AmericanAirlines Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Central Time), and reference the authorization number shown above.  Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1-800-543-1586.  There is a $20.00USD reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $30.00USD ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport.

Frequent Flyer Miles
Earn AAdvantage® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards.  Enroll online at www.aa.com 

AAdvantage are marks of American Airlines, Inc.  American Eagle and AmericanConnection are American’s regional airline affiliates.  AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent carriers:  Trans States Airlines, Inc., Chautauqua Airlines, Inc., or Corporate Airlines, Inc.  American reserves the right to change AAdvantage rules and regulations at any time and to end the AAdvantage program with six months notice.

*Seats are limited.  American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, American Airlines Group & Meeting Travel and AAdvantage are marks of American Airlines, Inc.  American Eagle and AmericanConnection are American’s regional airline affiliates.  AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent carriers:  Trans States Airlines, Inc., Chautauqua Airlines, Inc., or Corporate Airlines, Inc.  American reserves the right to change AAdvantage rules and regulations at any time and to end the AAdvantage program with six months notice.

Taxi Cab
Taxis are readily available at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.  Rates are approximately $28.00 one-way from the airport to the Sheraton New Orleans (rates are subject to change without notice). The hotel Doorman will be happy to assist you with taxis during your stay.

Shuttle Service
Airport Shuttle is the Official Ground Transportation Provider for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. They offer transportation to and from Downtown & Uptown New Orleans Hotels, the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Cruise Terminals and various New Orleans East Hotels.

Airport Shuttle is located outside the baggage claim area and advance reservations are not necessary.  Return reservations are required. Fares are $15.00 one way and $30.00 round trip (fares are subject to change without notice).  For more information please call 1 504.522.3500 or visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com.

Arrival - If purchasing your ticket(s) at the Airport, proceed to the baggage claim area on the ground level. After you have retrieved your luggage, proceed to the Airport Shuttle Ticket Desk, located across from baggage claim areas 3, 6 and 12. Service is available on a continuous basis with vans departing approximately every 30 minutes.

Departure - For Departure Reservations, please call 1 504.522.3500 no later than 24 hours prior to your flight. Your advance reservation will ensure your timely departure from the Airport. Domestic flights require passengers to arrive 2-hours prior to flight departure. International flights require passengers to arrive 3-hours prior to flight departure. Please inform the Reservations of any international flight in order to schedule an earlier pick-up time.

For more ground transportation options please visit the Louis Armstrong International website at: http://www.flymsy.com.

Streetcars
The hotel is also located right on the Streetcar line. Streetcars provide transit along Canal Street and up St. Charles Avenue. Cost: $1.50.

Parking at the Hotel
Valet parking service is available on a first come first serve basis (spaces are limited and oversized vehicles are not permitted). Vehicles are secured in a covered garage adjacent to the hotel. The overnight parking rate for cars is $30.18 including tax per night (subject to change without notice).