New Orleans, LA 15 – 17 December 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 22 November 2012.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Telephone (504) 561-0500
Two Poydras Street Reservations 1-800-445-2661
New Orleans, LA 70130 Facsimile (504) 568-1721
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $109.00
Additional Person No additional charge up to 4 people
Early Departure Fee USD $90.00
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Friday, 14 December 2012 (Day 0) |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
Saturday, 15 December 2012 (Day 1) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
General Session |
8:00am |
|
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
9:00am – 4:30pm |
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Sunday, 16 December 2012 (Day 2) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
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Monday, 17 December 2012 (Day 3) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 11:45am |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel is approximately 25 minutes from New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $33.00 one-way.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel offers a discounted rate for self-parking for approximately USD $34.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- Valet parking is also available at a discounted rate for approximately USD $40.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- In and out privelages are available valet parking to overnight hotel guests.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
