New Orleans, Louisiana 10 - 13 February 2011
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 20 January 2011.
Shearton New Orleans Telephone (504) 525-2500
500 Canal Street (888) 627-7033
New Orleans, LA 70130 Facsimile (504) 592-5615
USA Hotel Website http://www.sheratonneworleans.com/
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $129.00
Additional Person USD $25.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee One night’s room plus tax
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 |
Thursday, 10 February 2011 |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
| Friday, 11 February 2011 | Breakfast | 7:00am |
| General Session | 8:15am | |
| Workshop classes, break & lunch | 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Optional OCC & Q&A Session | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
Saturday, 12 February 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 2:30pm |
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Sunday, 13 February 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 12:00pm |
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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 20-25 minutes from Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY).
- Shuttle service is available from MSY to the Sheraton through New Orleans Airport Shuttle. Rates are USD $20 per person, one-way and USD $38 per person, roundtrip.
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $28.00 one-way.
- The Sheraton New Orleans is on the streetcar line that runs along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue. The cost is USD $1.50.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel does not offer self-parking.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $33.54 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- In and Out privelages are available with 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.
