Hotel

Jazz & Jambalaya: Nurturing Harmony and Health in Higher Education

Venue

The New Orleans Marriott is the official hotel of the AEJMC 2026 Conference!

555 Canal Street | New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Rates

$189.00 (standard) | $129.00 (student)

Reservations

Reservation block opens May 22, 2026
Hotel reservation cutoff date is July 13, 2026

The New Orleans Marriott is the official hotel of the AEJMC 2026 Conference. We strongly encourage attendees to book rooms as quickly as possible under the AEJMC room block. Not only will you be close to conference activities and other attendees, but you will also help AEJMC to meet its contracted commitments, helping to keep overall conference costs low for the association and its members.

Reserve with Marriott Bonvoy® May 22

When considering your conference hotel stay, please note:

AEJMC's official hotel accommodations are only available through the information provided on our website. We do not work with any third-party housing companies and will never reach out to you via phone or email to make hotel reservations.

Please disregard any communication you receive regarding hotel bookings that did not come directly from AEJMC. Make reservations through the information ONLY provided through AEJMC.

Contact Cassidy Baird, Event Coordinator (she/her) with questions regarding hotel and destination.

Marriott Bonvoy®

We know many people are familiar with Marriott Bonvoy® — but not everyone.  As you prepare for your arrival for this year’s conference we wanted to make sure you are aware of the Marriott Bonvoy® program and its advantages for you while staying at the conference hotel.  Signing up for Marriott Bonvoy® is FREE, and includes these great benefits upon check-in:

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi 
  • Easy check-in on the Bonvoy App and get notified directly when your room is ready
  • Set up your phone as your room key (where available) 
  • Chat with the hotel – ask questions, make requests or get recommendations using the chat feature 
  • Order food – browse the menu and order room service 
  • Obtain a copy of your hotel folio, if applicable (posts within 3 days of check out)

To sign up to enjoy the benefits, click on the logo below:

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