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

[Ramona W]

I found it necessary to have the address of the hotel which is 555 Canal 
St.  There may be more than one Marriott hotel on Canal St.  I also 
learned painfully that Sheridan and Marriott are owned by the same 
company, so be sure to confirm which hotel you want.

Best,

Ramona

On 1/7/2025 3:14 PM, Donald Winiecki via NFB-Idaho wrote:
> 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>
> .
> 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.
>
>     -
>
>     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.
>     -
>
>     Breakout sessions continue on Wednesday, July 9, along with committee
>     meetings.
>     -
>
>     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.
>     -
>
>     General convention sessions will begin on Friday, July 11, and continue
>     through the afternoon of Sunday, July 13.
>     -
>
>     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.
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