New Orleans

A premier meetings destination.

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New Orleans is well known for hosting logistically complex conventions, meetings and events like the Super Bowl and Final Four. They’re also known to execute with excellence. This experience and success are what makes New Orleans Built To Host.  

The commitment to being a premier meetings destination is evident across the city as new developments are completed.  

Recent hotel projects such as The Four Seasons Hotel + Residences, an expansion at The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot and complete remodel, expansion, and rebranding of the Harrah’s hotel to Caesar’s is underway and demonstrates the interest of global, luxury and lifestyle brands in New Orleans.    

Cultural attractions such as Vue Orleans Observatory and a $400 million expansion of the National WWII Museum provide more offerings to attendees looking for a meaningful experience outside of the meeting room.

Ernest N Morial New Orleans Convention Center

$557 million dollar revivifications are underway at the Ernest N Morial New Orleans Convention Center upscaling 140 meeting rooms and the entire exterior experience. 

A Pedestrian Park offers 7.5 acres of lush green space featuring interactive water elements, live event spaces, public art and shaded gathering places adjacent to a centrally located transportation hub.

Making great strides in sustainability, ENMNOCC recently achieved its first LEED Gold certification, and largest energy-saving initiatives ever attempted in the Gulf South region by any size of building.

The People Make New Orleans Built To Host

Cultural richness, unmatched cuisine, and world-class live entertainment aside, when you plan a meeting in New Orleans expect dedicated, seasoned hospitality professionals with a customer focused perspective. 

The integrated sales, services and marketing approach at New Orleans & Company has transformed how a destination partners with meeting and event strategists. 

The convention services team is your resource for site planning, purposeful community service events, transportation and so much more. The group marketing team offers customizable marketing tools to assist in generating excitement around your event to drive attendance.

The New Orleans & Company team aligns with the customer to exceed meeting goals. When you work with New Orleans & Company, you gain an invaluable partnership, not to mention a suite of complimentary planning and marketing tools.  

Meetings in New Orleans are about human connection, connection to community, productivity, education and building bridges into the future.   Explore endless opportunities for your next meeting in New Orleans. A meeting destination Built To Host.

Fast Facts

• 26,000 guest rooms in a two-mile downtown area   

• 3 million square feet of meeting space in downtown New Orleans  

• 25-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to downtown  

• Accredited as a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR Destination

CONTACT

Stephanie Turner, Sr. Vice President Convention Sales & Strategies

T: 877-393-5836

E: cnvsales@neworleans.com
W: Neworleans.com/meetings

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