Amerivespa 2011 - NOLA Scooterfest - June 16-19, 2011

mikensjtown · Post by **mikensjtown** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:43 pm

This is a personal invitation to join us in New Orleans for Amerivespa. The NOLA Scooter Coop has prepared 4 days a of rides and entertainment "Nawlins Style." They've restored a Vespa Super for the raffle and Vespa has included a Vespa GTS. Kymco and Peirspeed will also be providing raffle scooters. Still working on more. 100 lucky registrants will receive a new Corazzo messenger bag.

This will be like a "Cirque du Amerivespa". It's going to be over the top fun for everyone.

http://amerivespa.org/index.html

The host hotel is the Hilton Riverside on the banks of the Mississippi just a few blocks away from the French Quarter. We encourage attendees to stay at the Hilton, a 4 star luxury hotel with great services and amenities. Amerivespa registrants who stay at the Hilton will receive a special New Orleans welcoming package (1 per room until the packages are gone).

http://amerivespa.org/lodging.html

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:56 pm

Aw man, no fair to those who can't afford the Hilton! Oh well, I can settle for a messenger bag *FINGERS CROSSED*!

mikensjtown · Post by **mikensjtown** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:30 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:Aw man, no fair to those who can't afford the Hilton! Oh well, I can settle for a messenger bag *FINGERS CROSSED*!

The Hilton gave us a $140 for a double. These rooms normally go from $229 to $349 rack rate. The rates are good until May 13. If you're staying before or after June 16-19, these rates will be honored 3 days before and after as long as you're there for the core dates.

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:20 am

How does Amerivespa know if the attendees are staying at the Hilton?

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Tue May 24, 2011 12:39 am

John just made a blog post on Transportation Revolution's website that sums up what will be happening AV weekend very well.

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue May 24, 2011 4:28 pm

SO STOKED FOR THIS!!! !!! !!!

NOLA is one of my favorite cities in the entire WORLD. Add scooters, and this is gonna be one of those events I'll be telling your grandkids about.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:09 pm

In case anyone is interested, the pre-registration count is over 400!
The schedule on the website still has not been updated, but I can assure you
it will be a spectacular rally the likes of which you have never seen!!!

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:15 pm

OMG I'M GETTING EVEN MORE STOKED NOW OMG!!!

We're using the #AVNOLA hashtag on Twitter, for those following along.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:07 pm

r0sa wrote:How does Amerivespa know if the attendees are staying at the Hilton?

Probably going by number of people who've registered using the event code to get the discount.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:09 pm

polianarchy wrote:We're using the #AVNOLA hashtag on Twitter, for those following along.

I am!

Post by **polianarchy** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:44 pm

The great big librarian conference is happening in NOLA the weekend after Amerivespa, so Fodor's has made some of their quick-pick guides available for free download.

"Fodor's Choice New Orleans" 12 page PDF
http://www.fodors.com/pdf/fodors-new-orleans.pdf

"Cajun Country: Small Towns, Big Fun" 6 page PDF
http://www.fodors.com/pdf/fodors-cajun-country.pdf