Why Choose New Orleans?

300 Years of Meeting, Collaborating & Creating

Rebecca Todd

Hotels

In New Orleans, hotels are more than where you park your suitcase – they’re a place to meet, eat, network, recharge and get great ideas about what to experience when your time is your own. New Orleans has more than 26,000 hotel rooms, most within a walkable 2-mile radius of downtown and the French Quarter. Browse our listings and then let our New Orleans & Company sales staff help you achieve your sourcing goals. Discover New Orleans hotels with meeting space here.

Unique Experiences

New Orleans is the perfect setting for your incentive trip with cultural offerings unlike any other – and New Orleans & Company has the best-in-class team to help your team source and curate an immersive experience like none other. Start planning here.

Zack Smith

Walkable Downtown

New Orleans’ compact geographic footprint makes it easy to navigate between hotels and meeting facilities, as well as explore iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Warehouse District, and the Bywater / Marigny. World-class attractions and many of our 1,500 restaurants are conveniently walkable from downtown, which is all part of the complete destination experience. Learn more about how accessible we are.

Joyce Bracey

Cuisine

Time in New Orleans isn’t kept in hours or days, but in meals. When dining in New Orleans, your attendees will experience a culinary adventure that spans a wide array of cuisines. Taste for yourself why New Orleans was named the No. 1 City for Food in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. Discover more about our cuisine here.

Justen Williams

Rich History, Art & Culture

Feed your soul in New Orleans with the rich history and culture of our 300-year-old city. Every corner is a stage and every wrought-iron fence is exhibit space in New Orleans. Leave with a story -- something you could only find in New Orleans. Find out about attractions and activities here.

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Entrance

Kathy Anderson

World Class Meeting & Event Venues

The city of New Orleans and our abundance of unique venues offer an unbeatable backdrop to any event. We have hosted prominent international and regional conventions and meetings, as well as major events such as Essence Music Festival, Jazz & Heritage Festival, Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four. With one of the largest convention facilities in the country located just steps from many of the 1,500 world-renowned restaurants, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Explore more meeting & event venues.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

J. Stephen Young

Airport

The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is ranked as the number one large airport in North America for customer satisfaction based on J.D. Power’s 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Come see why.

Rebecca Todd

Ease of Transportation

Once your attendees arrive, take the short trip to your hotel, then jump on the streetcar or grab a pedicab for a unique way to travel to your next meeting. Taxis and ride-sharing are also available at the airport and everywhere else in the city. Transportation has never been easier. See here for more information on getting around.

Erika Goldring

Awards & Recognition

Cvent named New Orleans among the "Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the United States” six years in a row. Meeting goers can’t be wrong when they say there’s something so right about New Orleans. Read testimonials from real meeting planners & attendees, and learn more about our Awards and Convention Successes here.

Todd Coleman

Music

Music is how New Orleans’ first settlers found common ground, and no other city loves music more. Listen to a local singer, dance with a second line and feel the music of a jazz band at your next conference. Extend your networking hours into the streets of our city. Learn more about our music here.

Meeting Safely

New Orleans has been a leader in COVID-19 response, and we continue to lead as we implement safety protocols throughout our industry.

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