Rachel Avery, CMP

Director of Convention Services & Events

Rachel Avery, CMP

Rachel Avery has been the Director of Convention Services & Events at New Orleans & Company since 2015, where she leads a dynamic department of 11 talented professionals. Originally from just outside Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Rachel relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2000, where she began her career with the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau as a member of the Sales team from 2000 to 2004.

In 2004, Rachel moved to New Orleans, where she joined the Radisson Hotel/Park Plaza Hotel. Her passion for the events and hospitality industry eventually led her to the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (now New Orleans & Company) in 2007, where she started as a part-time event staff member. Through her dedication and hard work, Rachel advanced through the organization, earning the privilege of leading the Convention Services & Events team.

Rachel’s leadership is marked by her commitment to excellence, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for clients and visitors alike.