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MUSIC PERSONNEL CONFERENCE MPC 38 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA DOUBLETREE HOTEL FEBRUARY 16-20, 2000 Travel
to New Orleans
Travel: Twin Horizons Travel in Columbus, Ohio, is the official travel agent for MPC 38 in New Orleans. Travel discount rates, typically 5 percent off the lowest applicable fares or 40 percent off the regular coach rates, are available for travel within the United States. Senior Citizen discounts are available for anyone age 62 or older and their traveling companions. To
obtain these special rates, flights must be booked through Twin Horizons
Travel. The phone number is 800-442-8946 or 614-793-8855. The fax
number is 614-793-0389. Be sure to say you are attending the Music Personnel
Conference in New Orleans.
Hotel**: In the heart of the New Orleans excitement stands the DoubleTree Hotel New Orleans, located on Canal Street overlooking the Mississippi River and the city’s major business and entertainment districts. It is conveniently located across the street from the world famous French Quarter and within walking distance to hundreds of shops and restaurants, including the Aquarium of the Americas and IMAX theater, the Riverwalk Shopping Complex, and Harrah’s Casino. This contemporary 17 story hotel features 363 guest rooms, including 12 suites. Each guest room is equipped with voice mail message service, computer dataports, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and coffee makers. Guest amenities include the Chicory Rotisserie & Grille, Sweet Dreams Cafe, Chicory Sports Lounge, a fitness center, outdoor pool and game room. ROOM CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES: After January 24, any changes or cancellations must be made by calling 1-504-581-1300. To receive refunds on individual deposits, the reservation must be canceled 72 hours before the arrival date. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT: The hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm, check-out is 12:00 noon. **IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of January 12, MPC 38 rooms at the DoubleTree Hotel are sold out. Please make your room reservations at The Ambassador Hotel
The Ambassador is 4 blocks west of the DoubleTree
(within walking distance) located in the dwontown Arts and Warehouse District.
This area offers many unique galleries, restaurants and boutiques.
The hotel is located 3 blocks from the French Quarter and is a full service
historic hotel. The rate is
Identify yourself as attending the Music Personnel Conference to receive the special rate. please contact Betty Weaver for information or clarification on accommodations.
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or call 1-800-783-6338.
Hospitality Services: Convention Hospitality Services (CHS) will provide a professionally-staffed, complimentary hospitality desk for our conference. They will be our on-site concierge service to assist our attendess with questions about the city and the surrounding area, with plans for tours and cruises (River, Dinner and Aquarium/Zoo Cruises; City, Swamp, Plantation, and Walking Tours), and restaurant reservations. Their aim is to provide our attendees with the “best southern hospitality service” in New Orleans. CHS will supply menus, maps, brochures; and because they own and operate the Steamboat NATCHEZ and the Riverboat JOHN JAMES AUDUBON, our attendees can book discounted boat cruises through them. The hospitality desk will be located near the MPC registration desk, and it will be open Wednesday 3pm to 6pm
Sites,
Sounds, and How to Get Around
Here are some suggestions for activities in your spare time:
For complete and very helpful information about New Orleans, check this website: http://info.neworleans.com/gettin.html
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Have
lunch or Dinner at a Grand New Orleans Restaurant
