Hotel reservations opened Aug. 8 for the Clean ’09 trade show in New Orleans June 18-21, 2009.

Rates to meet every pocketbook are available at 18 New Orleans hotels. All are accessible to the French Quarter, the casino, and within 1.5 miles of Morial Convention Center. Complimentary shuttle buses will transport attendees between official hotels and the convention center mornings and afternoons. Shuttle stops will be within a short walking distance of each hotel.

Each of the show’s sponsoring associations selected a headquarter hotel for its organization. CLA will headquarter at the Astor Crowne Plaza.In addition, 12 other hotels will provide “general housing” accommodations for Show attendees.

“New Orleans hotels are refurbished, fresh, and better than ever,” said John Riddle, president of Riddle & Associates, “I think people will be very pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the city looks, particularly in the French Quarter, the Central Business District and the Arts/Warehouse District adjacent to the convention center.”

To receive Clean ‘09 discounts, reservations must be made through the Housing Bureau at 1-800-424-5250 or 1-847-940-2153, by fax at 1-800-521-6017 or 1-847-940-2386, or to Clean ‘09 Housing Bureau, c/o Experient, 568 Atrium Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1731 USA.

Officially named the World Educational Congress for Laundering and Dry-cleaning, the Clean Show is the world’s premier showcase for working equipment, products, supplies and services for the textile care industry.

The show covers all segments of the industry including coin-operated laundries. It also offers training seminars on business management, technology, and environmental issues.

For information about Clean ‘09, visit www.cleanshow.com, or contact Riddle & Associates, 1874 Piedmont Rd., Suite 460-C, Atlanta, GA 30324, phone 404-876-1988, fax 404-876-5121, or email info@cleanshow.com.