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FAQs Questions About The Rental Show What are the dates of The Rental Show 2015? Sunday, Feb. 22, through Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. A full day of seminars is Feb. 22 and morning sessions are Feb. 24–25, while the trade show is Feb. 23–25. Events & Tents, an educational program specifically for those in party and special event rental, is Saturday, Feb. 21. The Rental Show 's timing in New Orleans is just after Mardi Gras, one of the city's biggest celebrations. Mardi Gras is Tuesday, Feb. 17. What is the convention center address? The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is at 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130. What is the typical February weather in New Orleans? New Orleans has a subtropical climate with pleasant year-round temperatures. In February, the average high temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is 45 degrees, so be sure to bring a jacket. You also may want to bring an umbrella in case of rain. Is wheelchair or scooter rental available for The Rental Show ? Yes. Mr. Wheelchair (through The UPS Store, located in Lobby E at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center) is the official scooter company for The Rental Show 2015. Mr. Wheelchair and The UPS Store will be offering scooter rentals starting at a daily rate of $50. To make your reservations in advance, please call 504-670-8941 or complete the rental reservation form available at TheRentalShow.com. Will shuttle buses be available at the Show? Yes, three shuttle bus routes will run to and from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and select ARA Show hotels. The routes and hotels are listed below. The following hotels are within walking distance of the convention center: Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Convention Center, Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center, Hampton Inn and Suites Convention Center, Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, New Orleans Marriott Convention Center, Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown and SpringHill Suites New Orleans Convention Center. Shuttle bus service will be provided from these walking- distance hotels and all Show hotels on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, for ARA's Celebration at Steamboat Natchez. Route One: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Westin New Orleans Canal Place, Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans Route Two: Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, Doubletree New Orleans, Loews New Orleans, Staybridge Suites New Orleans, W New Orleans (to become Le Méridien New Orleans) Route Three: Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome, Sheraton New Orleans Shuttle buses are sponsored by Graco, Point-of-Rental Systems and Vermeer. If I can't attend all the seminars I want, can I receive a recording of the sessions I miss? Attendees with full registration for The Rental Show (and/ or registration for Events & Tents) will be able to download podcasts of most seminars from TheRentalShow.com after the Show. In addition, seminar handouts will be available for those with a full registration to download before The Rental Show so you can print out the ones you need and bring them along – the same is true for Events & Tents. Handouts will be available by early February – eligible attendees will receive an email with further details and a link. Printed handouts will be available on site for Show seminars only (not Events & Tents). How can I attend the keynote session? You will need full registration to attend the keynote session on Feb. 23. Your full registration includes a ticket for the keynote. How long does it take to walk the show floor? Allow at least two days to adequately cover the entire trade show. How many exhibitors will be at The Rental Show ? More than 675 companies. 52