1. Register
2. Reserve Your Hotel
3. Get to – and Around – New Orleans
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INTERNET FAX MAIL Society of American Archivists Payment and Registration Deadlines Full payment must accompany your registration. Registrations not accompanied by payment will be placed on hold until payment is received. SAA accepts checks made payable to SAA, as well as credit cards issued by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Payment must be made in U.S. funds. No purchase orders or vouchers can be accepted. If payment is by credit card, we recommend that you register online. Early-Bird Registration: Register by July 5 and Advance Registration: Register by July 15 to Late Registration: Registrations received after July 15 will be returned to sender. After July 15 you must register on site at the Registration Desk located in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Those registering after July 15 may not appear in the conference attendee roster. Advance registrations for Pre-conference Programs ONLY will be accepted until July 15. After this date, individuals may register onsite pending availability of seats in the program. Click here for a complete list of registration types and fees.CoSA members and SAA Full members are not eligible for the SAA Student member rate. Student nonmembers are required to fax a copy of a valid student ID or other proof of enrollment to the Conference Office (312-606-0728) to qualify for the student discount. |
Cancellations and Refunds: If for any reason you must cancel your registration, your written request must be received before July 5, 2013, to receive a full refund. A $50 handling charge will Guest Option: This option (designed especially for significant others and children of conference attendees) allows the guest to attend the Plenary Sessions, the All-Attendee Reception, and the Exhibit Hall for $40 adult / $10 child 12 and under. Guest registrations must accompany the conference attendee’s registration. When registering a guest, please be sure to include full names on the registration form. SAA/ARMA Reciprocal Registration Fees: The SAA and ARMA International governing bodies have approved a resolution that permits the members of each organization to attend the other’s annual conference at member rates. The resolution is intended to encourage expansion of educational opportunities for both professions. Confirmation Please allow up to three business days to receive your confirmation, then take a moment to review it upon receipt. If you have a question, please contact the Conference Office toll-free at 866-722-7858 immediately. Registration Desk Hours Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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The Hilton New Orleans Riverside (2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130) will serve as the ARCHIVES 2013 Headquarters Hotel. The conference organizers have negotiated the special discounted conference rates listed below. Room rates include complimentary high-speed Internet access in guest rooms as well as free wireless access in meeting rooms. These rates are available until Friday, July 19, OR until our room block has been met, whichever comes first. After this date – or the date on which the room block has been met – we can no longer guarantee rates and availability. We advise you to make your room reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability and the discounted rate. To make your hotel reservation:
Rates do not include applicable taxes (currently 13% tax and $3.00 USD per room per night, subject to change without notice). It is the Hilton’s policy that a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is required to hold each individual’s reservation. The guest’s individual credit card will be charged one night’s room and tax when the reservation is made. Personal check, money order, or a valid American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diner’s Club Card, or Carte Blanche card number and expiration date are acceptable. Should a guest cancel a reservation, the deposit will be refunded if notice is received at least three (3) working days prior to arrival, and a cancellation number is obtained. Room rates: $150.00 Single / Double The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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By Air If you live in the region, charter flights are available via the New Orleans Lakefront Airport, located about 10 miles, or a 15-minute drive, from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Visit http://www.lakefrontairport.com to request a quote. The following carriers serve New Orleans International: Air Canada Air Tran American Airlines Delta Airlines Frontier Airlines JetBlue Airways Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines United Airlines US Airways You may also contact SAA’s official travel agent for assistance in arranging your air travel: Phil Marks, Travel Too |
Ground Transportation Public Transit. The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) Bus picks up outside airport Entrance #7 on the upper level. (See jeffersontransit.org or RTA www.norta.com for details.) The fare for Airport-Downtown Express is $2 (cash only), and travel time is approximately 35 minutes. Shuttle. Shuttle rates begin at $20 per person one way; see http://flymsy.com/PageDisplay.asp?p1=6016 for options. Reserve a shuttle in advance or purchase tickets on the lower level in the baggage claim area. Taxi. Taxis are available on a first-come, firstserved basis from the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. Rates begin at three bags per person; additional fees may apply for extra baggage. Taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option. Expect to spend $33 for one or two people ($14 per additional passenger) from the airport to the Central Business District. By Train By Bus Megabus.com (http://us.megabus.com): Megabus.com operates from select cities (Houston, Atlanta) to New Orleans. Downtown New Orleans Megabus stops vary; see website for details and pricing. By Car
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