The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is approximately 14 miles from Louie Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). The hotel is conveniently located near public transportation options and offers parking on site.

Find links to commonly requested resources on this page.

Getting to New Orleans

Ensure safe and stress-free travel during your arrival by understanding transportation options:

 

Travel Requirements and Resources

Visiting from outside the United States? Learn about visa requirements and currency rates:

 

visa letters

NEW ORLEANS transit

Personalized visa letters are available. Once your registration payment has processed, please send the following to Kimberle Pillow, AOCS Data Management Specialist, at kimberle.pillow@aocs.org:

  • Legal name
  • Company, university and/or affiliation
  • Passport number (if your country requires it)
  • Address

Please allow 5 business days for processing.

Avoid parking and traffic by utilizing public transit to and from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Service to New Orleans from the airport is available via the Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Bus service is available from Level 1 Baggage Claim outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5.

Car share services are also readily available in and around the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

HEALTH and wellness

We take your health and safety seriously and are committed to providing a safe environment for all participants of the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. AOCS recommends annual meeting attendees do what is best for their health and take precautions as necessary.

To promote the health and wellness of everyone at the event, AOCS will continue to monitor any guidance and requirements from all U.S. authorities. By registering to attend the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, you are agreeing to abide by all applicable COVID-19-related requirements, advisories, policies, procedures, and protocols.

We will offer optional masks and will have hand sanitizer available. We will also have a supply of rapid tests available free of charge onsite and strongly encourage participants to test should they feel unwell at any point during the meeting.

AOCS recommends that all in-person participants of the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo be current with their COVID-19 vaccines, but it is not a requirement to attend.