Location

Hotel & Travel Information

New Orleans, LA

We are excited to bring the 2025 WBENC National Conference to New Orleans, Louisiana! The National Conference will take place at the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Conference Center.

Attendee, Hotel and Exhibitor Alert (click the + to read the full alert)
EXHIBITOR SERVICE “SCAMS” AND HOUSING “PIRATES” AND “POACHERS”
AN IMPORTANT ALERT FROM WBENC ABOUT EXHIBITOR SERVICE “SCAMS” AND HOUSING “PIRATES” AND “POACHERS”

You may recall that in previous years WBENC made you aware of unauthorized parties contacting National Conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors about securing hotel rooms for our event. We advised you to be on guard for these “pirates” or “poachers” (meeting industry terminology) who are relentless and might contact you with bogus discounts for hotel rooms or room blocks. Please stay on alert for these inquiries by unauthorized entities with regard to our 2025 conference in New Orleans, LA as well.

However, we also want to advise you that companies claiming to offer exhibitor services (such as inclusion in an exhibitor directory) have contacted some of our exhibitors from 2023 about the 2024 Conference requesting that they review, verify, and confirm pre-registered data for an Exhibitor Directory for Fairs and Exhibitions.

This request is not associated with WBENC, even though the communication references both WBENC and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council in Washington, D.C. Do not respond to any communication requesting you verify exhibitor registration or any personal/company information.

WBENC will not solicit information to make hotel reservations or request that you take any other action related to the upcoming 2025 National Conference in Denver unless the message comes directly from WBENC, Map Your Show, BlueWater Technologies, Maritz, or our exhibit services provider, Hargrove, Inc., or appears on the official conference website – www.wbenc.org/conference.

Bonvoy App
Already reserved your room at the Marriott? Get ready for easy arrival and check-in now by downloading the Marriott Bonvoy mobile application, which provides a more welcoming experience for guests, decreases physical touch, and less time spent at the front desk!

Download the Marriott Bonvoy app

For questions regarding hotel block reservations or to cancel your hotel booking, please contact WBENC Reservations. 

Travel Information
ADA Accessibility

ADA Accessibility

Throughout the Conference Center all interior and exterior public spaces are accessible to guests with disabilities.

Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers electric scooter rentals for $60 per day. Scooters can be picked up at the UPS Store – Business Center in the Lobby of Hall F or delivered to your hotel. Operators are available 24/7 and can be reached at 1-888-441-7575

If you require mobility assistance it is recommended that you reserve your wheelchair or electric scooter at least one month prior to the event.

Guest Room Accommodations
Guest room accommodations differ with each hotel. Please visit the following websites and scroll to accessibility information.
New Orleans Marriott
JW Marriott
Sheraton New Orleans

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to wbenccustsvc@wbenc.org.

Explore New Orleans

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Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Internationa Airport (MSY)
Visit MSY Airport Website

Phone: +1 (504) 303-7500

Address:
900 Airline Dr.
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Taxi & Ride Share
  • Cab fare from MSY airport to hotels is approximately $35.00 one way.
  • Uber and Lyft are also available at the same price.

 

Shuttle Services

A daily shuttle between the conference hotels and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center will operate during the conference business hours. The official shuttle schedule will be published in Q2 of 2025.

Parking

Convenient parking is available at the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center at the following rates:

  • Self-park $20.00, plus tax per day (no overnight parking permitted) You can also get to the ENMCC via streetcar, bus, or ferry. Two streetcar stations are situated within the convention center’s proximity: St. Charles + Common (8-minute walk) and Canal Street Station (8-minute walk). Streetcars charge $1.25 for a one-way trip or $1.50 with a transfer.
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