Hotel Reservation Deadline
October 13, 2024
All convention attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve their hotel rooms through NCAs room blocks in effort to keep future convention costs low and to create a sense of close community among attendees! Room blocks have been secured at the following hotels:
New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Single: $233.00 Double: $233.00 Triple: $291.00 Quads: $350.00 Student: $163.10 - SOLD OUT
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Sheraton New Orleans 500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Single: $233.00 Double: $233.00 Triple: $291.00 Quads: $350.00 Student: $163.10 - SOLD OUT
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Room Rates shown do not include 15% Hotel Room tax, 1.20% Tourism Assessment fee, and $3.00 Occupancy fee Per Night (subject to change). Total room charges will include all room fees and taxes. |
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Hotel Policies & Additional Information:
Reservation Deadline: The cut-off date for reservations is Sunday, October 13, 2024. Reservations can be made by using the phone number or website link provided above. NCA cannot guarantee the discounted rate will be available after the cutoff date, and rooms might sell out prior to the deadline. |
Student Rates: Student rate rooms are available only for NCA student members who have registered for the convention. Reservations made by non-student members will be cancelled. The student rate block fills up quickly, so we recommend booking your hotel reservation early. |
Deposit Policy: All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before arrival will result in a forfeit of one night's room and tax. To cancel your reservation, use the booking link or contacting the hotel directly. Remember to get your cancellation number! |
Check-In and Check-Out: Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. |
Early Departure Fee: An early departure fee, equal to one night room plus tax, may be charged if the hotel is not notified of an early departure 24 hours prior to check in. |
No-Show Fee: Failure to check-in on your scheduled arrival date will result in a no-show fee, equal to one night room plus tax, and the reservation may be subject to cancellation. |
Need an Accessible Room? If you require an accessible room, please follow these steps:
This will help ensure that the hotel can accommodate your accessibility requirements for your stay. |
Why Book a Room Through NCA? Both Convention attendees and the association benefit when you book a hotel room through NCA. Here's how:
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Don’t be fooled by “housing pirates”. Companies that phone, fax, or email attendees and exhibitors claiming to offer good deals on hotel rooms are commonly referred to as “housing pirates” or “housing bandits.” They may falsely claim to be affiliated with NCA. Please do not share your credit card information with any of these companies. NCA will not call you regarding hotel reservations and has not asked any hotels or other companies to do so. If you are contacted by one of these “housing pirates,” please contact NCA at convention@natcom.org and include the following relevant information:
Include as attachments pictures of the website, the actual email chain with the fraudulent company, and any invoices or other attachments sent by the fraudulent company (optional but extremely helpful) |
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest airport to the New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans hotels, located approximately 16 miles away. Airlines operating out of MSY airport include: Air Canada, AirTransat, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Boutique Air, Breeze Airways, British Airways, Condor, Copa, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and VacationExpress. Check out the Travel Discount section for discount codes for select airlines.
For more information on transportation options to and from MSY airport, please click here.
If you are unable to travel by air, here are some additional options for getting to and from New Orleans:
- Bus Station: Greyhound New Orleans Station
- Train Station: New Orleans Union Terminal
- Subway Station: Union Passenger Terminal
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the National Communication Association. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number. |
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel for our upcoming event. To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZPTM340202. MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426–1122 (Monday – Friday) for booking assistance. Reference Z Code: ZPTM and Agreement Code: 340202. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk. |
Attending the NCA Annual Convention from outside the United States? We've compiled the following information to help you prepare for your trip.
Passport and Visa Information: All international attendees must have a valid passport to enter the United States. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of the convention (November 21-24, 2024). Depending on your country of origin, you may also require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to determine if you need a visa and to obtain it in a timely manner. Visitors planning to attend the convention will most likely need to apply for a B-1 visa. We recommend starting your visa application process as soon as possible. Information for attendees coming from outside of the U.S. can be found in the following places:
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Before the Convention:
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At the Convention:
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Requesting a Letter of Invitation: If you require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, please send your request to the NCA Convention Office at convention@natcom.org. Include the following information in your request:
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Tips for Successful Visa Application:
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