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SSCL 2008 Hotel & Travel

Hotel Information
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

CONFERENCE ROOM RATE CURRENTLY $189.00/NIGHT (Ends November 5, 2008)
Note: This exclusive room rate of $189.00/night will be extended through pre and
post event weekends, based on availability.

Toll Free Reservations: 800.826.8987
Reservation Reference: STRATEGIES/GRANITE
On-line Reservations: www.ritzcarlton.com
On-line Reservation Group Code: GLMGLMA(King Bed) or GLMGLMB (Double Bed)
Direct: 504-524-1331
Fax: 504-524-7675

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans welcomes visitors with genuine Southern hospitality and singular flair. From its premier location on the edge of the French Quarter, most of the city's popular and unique attractions are just blocks away. The hotel features a newly-renovated 25,000 square-foot destination spa with twenty-two treatment rooms and Spa Café, a new signature restaurant, two lounges, 35,000 square feet of meeting space and it is in close proximity to numerous antique stores, art galleries and restaurants.

Resort Features:

• Richly-appointed décor reminiscent of typical New Orleans Garden District mansions
• Comprehensive, on-site fitness center
• 25,000 square-foot European style day spa and fitness center
• Award-winning Cuisine
• 24-hour Room Service, Twice-daily housekeeping service
• Dining and entertainment venues
• Overnight laundry service
• Complimentary morning newspaper delivery & overnight shoeshine
• Executive Business Center

Locale:

• In the French Quarter on world-famous Canal Street
• Minutes from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Superdome, three challenging golf courses and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
• Close proximity to the Garden District
• Near the Audubon Institute's Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Park and Zoological Garden

ACCOMODATIONS:
An exclusive seminar room rate of $189.00/night will be arranged with
The Ritz-Carlton for the nights of the SSCL 2008. Full non-refundable prepayment for room and tax is required 30 days prior to arrival or the guest room will be released. Payment will be charged to the guest credit card. Any cancellations made within 30 days will forfeit payment.

TRANSPORTATION:
Discounted roundtrip transportation has been arranged with the following vender. Limousine Livery will offer a special 10% discount for all SSCL attendees. Please book at least 24 hours in advance of arrival or departure date.

LIMOUSINE LIVERY
Toll Free Reservations: 877.546.8788
Account Authorization Code: GLM
Online Reservations: www.limousinelivery.com

Note: To make online reservations, click “Book Online” in top left corner. To receive the discount, create a profile and input “GLM” as the Account Authorization Code. Prices include taxes and gratuity.

Driving Directions From New Orleans International Airport:

• Follow signs I-10 East Slidell
• Follow I-10 East approximately 18 miles
• Exit at 235A-Orleans Avenue/Vieux Carre Exit
• Follow ramp down and proceed to your right eight blocks (Orleans Avenue becomes Basin Street), move into left lane
• Turn left on Conti Street, travel three blocks to Dauphine Street and turn right
• Proceed three blocks to Canal Street and turn right
• Canal Street Entrance on right at 921 Canal Street

Driving Directions From I-10 West:

• Traveling on I-10 West follow signs to New Orleans
• Once in New Orleans, take Exit 235 Canal Street
• Turn right on Canal Street and travel nine blocks, move into left lane
• The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located at 921 Canal Street; however, due to no left turn signs, continue two blocks and cross over St. Charles/Royal to U-turn lane
• U-turn and travel up Canal Street 3 1/2 blocks, move into right lane
• Canal Street entrance on your right located at 921 Canal Street

Driving Directions From I-10 East:

• Traveling on I-10 East follow signs to I-10 East Slidell
• Once in New Orleans, take Exit 235A - Orleans Avenue/Vieux Carre
• Follow ramp down and proceed to your right eight blocks (Orleans Avenue becomes Basin Street), move into left lane
• Turn left onto Conti Street, travel three blocks to Dauphine Street and turn right
• Proceed three blocks to Canal Street and turn right
• Canal Street entrance on right at 921 Canal Street

To speak with someone directly, please contact a Conference Coordinator at:
Phone: 1.866.710.4087
Email: SSCL Seminar

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