New Orleans CVB: Meeting Planner Marketing Content

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

Welcome to New Orleans, a place for one and all - and we really mean all. Just take a walk down one of our streets—any street will do—and you’ll see what we mean. Our people represent just about every walk of life, belief, and experience you can imagine. This guide will give you a look at some of the tools, resources, and opportunities New Orleans has to offer LGBTQ people. We welcome you to experience New Orleans with pride. 

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. 

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. 

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.