[Colorado-Talk] FW: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Tue Apr 1 00:41:24 UTC 2025

Hi Peggy,
Thank you for this.  I just wanted to pass a little information/user experience.
I chose to stay at the Sheraton for various reasons and tried the number in this email.
They sent me to a 1-800 number and nobody could figure out what to do. I provided the group code National Federation of the Blind 2025 Conference etc.
frustrating  phone calls)

I finally was told to call the Sheraton front desk at 1-504-525-2500 and the code is under (NFB Conference)
I just wanted to let you know so others don’t  use that number for the Sheraton. It was super frustrating and took over an hour to get it done.
Thank you and have a good night.  😊

From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Peggy Chong via Colorado-Talk
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Subject: [Colorado-Talk] FW: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Want to pass this along as the hotel will fill up fast.

Peggy

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Subject: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

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Start Planning Your Trip for #NFB25

Join us for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind National Convention , July 8 through July 13, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Book Your Hotel

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The Marriott New Orleans will serve as our headquarters hotel while right across the street is the Sheraton New Orleans providing the balance of our sleeping rooms and activity space.

Both hotels are offering a nightly rate of $119 for singles and doubles, and $129 for triples and quads. Occupancy taxes and and the tourism support rate are an additional 16.2 percent and note there is a hotel occupancy fee of $3 per night.

Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott New Orleans or 855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the “National Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a deposit of the first night’s stay is required for each room reserved.

If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Sunday, June 1, 2025, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.

Convention Season Schedule

The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend convention.

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  *   March 1: Convention registration opens
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  *   May 1: Deadline to submit nominations for the Blind Educator of the Year Award<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37494&qid=10936880> and the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37495&qid=10936880>
  *   July 8: Convention begins!

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