[NFB-Idaho] Information from the Braille Monitor about hotel reservations for the NFB 2025 Convention in New Orleans

[Donald Winiecki]

The most recent Braille Monitor has information about hotels and
reservations for hotels that will be hosting NFB 2025 in New Orleans.

I have copied the section of the Braille Monitor that relates specifically
to hotels and hotel reservation information and included it after my
signature block below.

I called the Marriott number and had to insist that the robot voice system
pass me through to a live agent, but once I did get to talk with a human,
the reservation process was quick and mostly painless. They require a
credit card and charge one-night ($119) to hold your reservation.

Hope this helps get more NFB-Idaho members at the convention!

DON WINIECKI

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*Convention Bulletin 2025*

The 2025 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place
in New Orleans, Louisiana, this summer. Start planning your trip now.

Tuesday, July 8 through Sunday, July 13

The Marriott New Orleans and the Sheraton New Orleans

As our headquarters hotel, the Marriott will host convention breakouts,
general sessions, and the banquet. Right across Canal Street, the Sheraton
serves as our overflow hotel and will be home to the Exhibit Hall and
Independence Market.

If this will be your first convention or if you need a refresher, check out
our *First Timer’s Guide* at https://nfb.org/get-involved/
national-convention/first-timers-guide
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736700606377169&usg=AOvVaw04Q-NRenlajcXRCJ9kmDQ0>
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Book Your Hotel

Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott or 855-516-1090
for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the “National Federation of the Blind
2025 Convention” block. Here are important things to know about the rates
and booking the room:
Rates and Taxes

The nightly rate for both the Marriott and the Sheraton is $119 for singles
and doubles, while triples and quads can be booked for $129 per night. You
should also anticipate the combined sales tax and tourism support rate of
16.2 percent and note there is a hotel occupancy fee of $3.00 per night.
Deposit and Cancellation

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, just as would be the case with a
check. If a reservation is cancelled before Sunday, June 1, 2025, half of
the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.
Registration

Registration for convention will open in March. Registration will be $25
per person plus $80 per banquet ticket. Register early because prices go up
if you register onsite in New Orleans. Registration includes the biggest
event of the year, access to the event app, and communications on the
latest news and events.
Convention Schedule

The 2025 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be a truly
exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and rededication
to the goals and work of our movement.

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   A wide range of seminars for parents of blind children, technology
   enthusiasts, job seekers, and other groups will kick the week off on
   Tuesday, July 8. Convention registration and registration packet pick-up
   will also open on Tuesday.
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   Breakout sessions continue on Wednesday, July 9, along with committee
   meetings.
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   Thursday, July 10, will kick off with the annual meeting, open to all,
   of the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. National
   division meetings will follow the board meeting that afternoon and evening.
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   General convention sessions will begin on Friday, July 11, and continue
   through the afternoon of Sunday, July 13.
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   Convention ends on a high note with the banquet Sunday evening, so be
   sure to pack your fancy clothes. The fall of the gavel at the close of
   banquet will signal convention’s adjournment. Make plans now to be a part
   of it.