Warm Welcome From New Orleans

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Dear Melissa,

It is with great pleasure that we submit New Orleans' bid to host PPA’s Imaging USA in 2026 or 2027. Our hospitality community looks forward to welcoming you to the city. You have our commitment that your event will meet and exceed all expectations.

The following includes information on our historic city such as Meeting & Event Venues, Transportation, our Hotel Grid and Hotel Map, along with details of why New Orleans should be selected.

New Orleans & Company is offering $20,000.00 to PPA to help Enhance your Imaging USA in 2026 or 2027. We want to help you make this a special and memorable return to NOLA by helping you add ‘Local Flavor’ (Local Entertainment, Second-Line Parades, Revelers or décor, etc.), or simply help ‘elevate’ meals or receptions with a New Orleans Flair. (To receive, PPA will be required to sign a Letter of Intent to convene in New Orleans by June 30, 2022, and achieve 80% pick-up of the committed room block per your RFP). I will forward more information on this under separate cover.

Our city was Built To Host and execute a successful convention for PPA. Compact and walkable to area restaurants, attractions, our footprint leads to great networking opportunities. Local entertainment and shopping are just a few steps away from the entrance of any of our downtown hotels. New Orleans offers something to satisfy every need.

Getting to New Orleans is easy. The city is centrally located and serviced by all major carriers. New Orleans opened a new $1 Billion airport terminal in November 2019. Efficient in design to reduce walking distances and improve the passenger experience, it has consolidated security checkpoints to decrease passenger wait times and improved screening capabilities for large groups of conventioneers. New Orleans airline fares are among the lowest in the nation and consistently below the US Domestic Average Fare.

Below are highlights of the Bid. You will find more information in the Tabs below.

2026
Morial Convention Center
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 through Wednesday, February 4, 2026

We are holding the dates stated below on a 2nd option basis. Should we receive another request for these dates, we will contact you immediately by phone and will give you five business days to exercise your option.

Exhibits: Halls H-I (201,559 gsf)
Move in: 1/28-31/2026
Show: 2/1-3/2026
Move out: 2/4/2026

General Session: Hall J (91,000 s.f.)
Move in: 1/28-31/2026
Show: 2/1-3/2026
Move out: 2/3/2026

Large Sessions (3) New Orleans Theater

Move in: 1/28-31/2026
Show: 2/1-3/2026
Move out: 2/4/2026

Breakouts/ Large Educational Sessions: 42 Meeting rooms. 275-299; 383-399
Held: 1/28- 2/3/2026

Total Minimum Rental with 59% discount: $155,567.00

2027

Morial Convention Center
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 through Wednesday, January 13, 2027

We are holding the dates stated below on a FIRST option basis. Should we receive another request for these dates, we will contact you immediately by phone and will give you five business days to exercise your option.

Exhibits: Halls B-D (327,706 gsf)
Move in: 1/6-9/2027
Show: 1/10-12/2027
Move out: 1/13/2027

General Session: Great Hall (60,300 s.f.) Divisible. Proposing 1 Large Educational Session, also*

Move in: 1/6-9/2027
Show: 1/10-12/2027
Move out: 1/13/2027

*General Session in Sections A+ D. Large Session in Section B.

Large Sessions (3) In Hall C and D Meeting Rooms and Riverside Meeting Rooms.

Move in: 1/6-9/2027
Show: 1/10-12/2027
Move out: 1/13/2027

Breakouts: 43 Meeting rooms. 201/202-245, 333-336, R01-R09

Held: 1/6- 13/2066

Total Minimum Rental with 47% discount: $190,000

See attached Proposal for more details.

Thank you for the opportunity to bid on your event. Again, you have our commitment to meet and exceed all expectations.

Ted Pennison

Senior Account Executive
504-566-5023
tpennison@neworleans.com

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Testimonials

2024

New Orleans and Company knows how to roll out the red carpet for events. More than that, they know how to build relationships that matter and enhance the experience for all the participants. The ELCA Youth Gathering was a giant success due to the work of Allison and Rachel with New Orleans and Company. They welcomed us with open arms and worked their magic behind the scenes to ensure a wonderful event for our 15,000 high school students. They celebrated our successes and problem solved our challenges. Our team leaders love New Orleans for all the obvious reasons – food, culture, music, and more. I love New Orleans for the way the people of this city welcome the stranger. We aren’t strangers anymore! New Orleans is truly a city Built To Host.

Tammy Jones West

2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Director

2024

What sets New Orleans & Company apart is their unique ability to connect both the community and their clients. They seamlessly bridged our needs with the best local resources, helping us create an event that was not only successful but also deeply rooted in the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Their extensive network and strong community ties enabled us to access the finest venues, services, and experiences the city has to offer.

New Orleans & Company truly lives up to their reputation. They are the epitome of hospitality and professionalism, and their passion for showcasing the best of New Orleans is palpable. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a partner who is committed, connected, and truly "built to host," look no further than New Orleans!

Jennifer Broering

CMP, Director, Conferences, Association for Talent Development

2024

Our Society held its annual conference in New Orleans in April 2024. First, let me say that our New Orleans & Company contact, Libby Fein, is absolutely the best! She was so welcoming and helpful during both our site visit and conference. The New Orleans & Company team is wonderful too, and our staff says thank you! I’ve never worked with a Convention and Visitors Bureau like this, and it was a great experience!

We had just over 1,000 attendees at our conference, and everyone loved how we incorporated bits of New Orleans culture into it, thought the food, second line, etc. Our attendees had all positive comments about the city, activities, hotel and staff. I just wish I had more time to see more of it!

Thank you again for all your efforts to make our attendees feel welcomed, at home and excited about the city of New Orleans!”

Karla Schultz

Executive Director, Society of Pediatric Psychology

2023

It is with utmost enthusiasm I relay my recent experience with New Orleans & Company. From our first meeting in July, to the final globally televised Miss Universe event in January, the team at New Orleans & Company consistently proved themselves to be great partners. Together, we worked to ensure the best possible experience for our staff, crew and the delegations who traveled from around the world to attend the pageant. For our field production team, when they hit a roadblock or needed creative input, New Orleans & Company stepped in to assist and help pave the way for a smooth production. Additionally, we were able to access their strong ties to the New Orleans community and the state of Louisiana to maximize the two week period leading up to the event. They were all generous with their time and guidance. I have produced Miss Universe events in many countries and cities over the last twenty years and I can say without hesitation, the working relationship with New Orleans & Company was one of the most positive I have ever experienced.