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Traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana

The city of New Orleans is accessible by plane, train, bus, or car. Explore transportation options for getting into the city here.

The nearest airport is the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located a 25-minute drive away from downtown. Please note that ACTFL does not provide or arrange any type of airport shuttle for attendees. Read more about airport taxis, ride sharing, city buses, and shuttles here.

Also, scroll down for special airline and car rental discounts for ACTFL attendees.

Getting Around New Orleans

You will find that the city is very walkable, but there are numerous options for getting around, including taxis, ride sharing, streetcars, city buses, ferries, pedicabs, and bike rentals. Learn more about getting around.

ACTFL 2025 Venues

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
ACTFL 2025 will be held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) in downtown New Orleans. Sessions and events will take place in various meeting rooms throughout the building, and our World Languages Expo will be in Exhibit Halls B-D. Become familiar with the layout of the convention center before heading out using these floor plans and virtual tour.

The address for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130. Sessions and events will take place in various meeting rooms throughout the building and our World Languages Expo will be in Exhibit Halls B-D.

Directions, Parking, & Rideshare at the convention center: https://mccno.com/gettinghere/.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel (Headquarters Hotel)

Additional meetings and special events will be held in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located next to the convention center and a 10-minute walk. The hotel is connected to the convention center via an indoor pedestrian walkway with the adjacent Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Check out the hotel floor plans here.

Airline Discounts

Delta Airlines Discount
Get The Delta Airlines Discount

Delta Airlines is pleased to offer attendees a variable discount, ranging from 2% to 10% depending on the class of service booked to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

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Get the Southwest Airlines discount

ACTFL has partnered with Southwest Airlines to offer attendees discounted fares for the 2025 ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. 

United Airlines Discount
Get the United Airlines Discount

We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for discounted air travel ranging from 2-8% depending on the booking class to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY).

Car Rentals

Budget and Avis are offering ACTFL 2025 attendees a discount code to use for car rentals.

Reminder: All rentals are subject to a driver’s license check and all drivers should be 25 or older with a major credit card in their name. Drivers between the ages of 21-24 will incur an underage fee of $27 a day. All rentals are subject to change until confirmed by location and based on availability.

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AVIS Discount for ACTFL 2025

Use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number J906653 when making your reservation to receive the best available car rental rates. The special rates are valid November 14-30, 2025. You may call Avis at 1-800-525-7537 or go online using this Avis Discount for ACTFL 2025 link to make your reservation. This AWD can also be applied on avis.com.

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Budget Discount for ACTFL 2025

Use the Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number U022015 when making your reservation to ensure that you receive the best available car rental rates. The special rates are valid November 14-30, 2025. You may call Budget at 1-800-843-5628 or go online using this Budget Discount for ACTFL 2025 to make your reservation. This BCD can also be applied on budget.com.

New Orleans Attractions, Transportation, Restaurants, & Shopping

Visit New Orleans & Company's website for our event to find out more about the great events, things to do, restaurants, and shops that New Orleans has to offer.