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The New Orleans Marriott lowered the guest room rate for non-federal employees to $119/night + tax! If you already made a reservation, the hotel will automatically lower your room rate in the system.

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 USA
Phone: +1-504-581-1000
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Hotel Reservation Fraud Alert

NCER 2018 will be held at the New Orleans Marriott, where you’ll be able to experience the energetic nightlife, buoyant music, and authentic cuisine of this exciting city firsthand. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter, the New Orleans Marriott is within walking distance to premier attractions, including Jackson Square, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and it is just three blocks from the world-famous Bourbon Street.

A block of guest rooms is reserved for NCER attendees at the following discounted rates:
$119/night Non-federal Employees
$109/night Federal Employees (Prevailing Federal Per Diem*)

NOTE: Rates are subject to sales and occupancy tax. Rates are offered 3 days prior to & following the conference, based on availability.

In Addition to the Room Rate:
  • Sales tax is 14%.
  • There is an additional $3.00 per room per night city occupancy fee.
  • The Convention & Visitors Bureau assesses 1.75% per room per night.

*The federal per diem rate is only available if you are employed by the federal government. To receive this rate, follow reservation instructions provided below. You will be required to present a valid federal government photo ID at check-in, or the room rate will revert to the standard group rate of $119.

Reservation Instructions:

The reservation deadline has passed, however, the hotel is still accepting reservations at the discounted group rate for NCER.

  • The discounted room group room rate for NCER is $119/night.
  • ATTN: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you are employed by the federal government, you qualify for federal per diem of $109/night.
  • Federal employees must present a valid government photo ID at check-in. NOTE: If you do not have a valid federal ID, the rate will be changed to $119/night.
How to make/change a reservation:

To make a hotel reservation or to change an existing reservation, call the hotel’s main reservation line at 888-771-4429. Be sure to specify you are an NCER attendee in order to get the discounted group rate.

  • Federal employees must give this code to the reservationist when booking a reservation: NEGGOV2018

If you have any difficulties booking a hotel room at the discounted group rate, contact Beth Miller-Tipton for assistance at bmt@ufl.edu

Important Items to Note:

  • Only guests booked within the NCER room block receive negotiated perks including:
    • Group rate extended up to three days pre and post conference, based on availability
    • FREE Wi-Fi in the hotel meeting space
Special Hotel Instructions:
  • The rate being offered to attendees is exclusive and may not be used in conjunction with any advertised or unadvertised promotional specials existing or yet unreleased.
  • This is a discounted group rate and is net, non-commissionable if you are using a travel agent.
  • Government participants: To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued credit card and be accompanied by either a federal sales tax exemption certificate or state issued exemption certificate presented at check-in.
  • Check-in is after 4:00 PM. Any one arriving prior to 4:00pm will be given a room as it becomes available.
  • Checkout is by 11:00 AM. Requests for late checkout should be made at the front desk on the day of departure.
  • Click Here to view a detailed list of hotel and parking information.
  • Complimentary wireless Internet in guest rooms is available to those who are enrolled in the Marriott Rewards program.
Suggested Customary Gratuities for Hotel Staff
  • Baggage Handling: $5.00 per room, each way
  • Housekeeping: $3.00 per room, per day
  • Room Deliveries: $3.00 per room
Directions

Click here for directions and a Map and Transportation Information.

HOTEL RESERVATION FRAUD ALERT:

It is possible you may be contacted by a company claiming to be the official housing bureau for this conference. These unscrupulous companies contact exhibitors and attendees, telling them the guest room block is sold out. The company quotes a rate at another hotel, claiming it is an official room block and that you must reserve through them to get discounted rates. Then they ask for your credit card information so they can make a reservation for you. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS or you will lose your money. This scam is affecting conferences nationwide. So no matter what meeting you attend, always use the hotel reservation links provided on the host organization’s web site.


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Hosting Organizations

UF/IFAS

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Platinum Sponsor

Walton Family Foundation

Partnering Organizations

CWPPRA

GSA

Stantec

AECOM




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