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Final Score - 7 Factors to Consider
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Ease of Access is based on travel time from MYS airport to Ernest Morial Convention Center and the number of direct flights currently available.
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Affordable room rates are based on the annual average city-wide room rate of $147 per night (with a high season Feb-June $161 and a low season July-Sept $118) that are outlined by the U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates look-up. Actual and seasonal rates will vary.