New Orleans on the Vineyard

From executive retreats to citywide conventions, no city hosts you quite like New Orleans

New Orleans is a city that is Built To Host, and this year New Orleans & Company is especially proud to sponsor the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Jazz on the Vineyard, and Dining with Deb.

Consistently ranked as a top destination for meetings, conventions, and special events, New Orleans recently welcomed the National Assn of Black Accountants, National Medical Association, and in September we'll host the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

Consider hosting your next meeting in New Orleans, and see why we're Built to Host. Contact Rocky (below) for more info, submit an RFP, or share this page with your team to continue the conversation.

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Raquel Dufauchard, CMP

Director - National Accounts

Phone: 504-566-5061
E-mail: rdufauchard@neworleans.com

“We could’ve gone anywhere else—the family-oriented planning and the opportunity to collaborate was fabulous. New Orleans was a no-brainer for me. It wasn’t just a contractual situation; it was a relationship that will last.” — Ryan E. Tucker, Deputy Director | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

New Orleans Is Built To Host

New Orleans has a proud history of innovation. This is what makes New Orleans Built To Host complex meetings and events. This innovation expands across industries including advanced manufacturing, wind energy industry, coastal restoration, and higher education.

Artemis Rocket

DID YOU KNOW...

The Artemis Rocket, which was built at NASA’s Michoud facility in New Orleans (known as America’s Rocket Factory) will be the most powerful ever and will carry the first woman and person of color to the moon? This is just one of the many exciting developments happening in New Orleans. See a few more examples below.

Haliade-X 12 MW - LM Wind Power’s Technology Center Americas facility (TCA), based on the NASA Michoud campus, has built the world’s longest offshore wind turbine blade at 107 meters in length.
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling Program has constructed over 8,000 feet of oyster reef living shoreline protection with recycled shells collected from New Orleans restaurants.
New Orleans is a hotbed for higher education institutions and research facilities, which are making impacts in the fields of renewable energy, biomedical, sustainability, innovation, medicine, and hundreds of other disciplines. New Orleans is home to 13 Universities & Colleges.
- Recently Xavier University partnered with Ochsner Health to create a new College of Medicine. More details can be found here.
$400 million expansion at the National World War II Museum including the Expressions of America exhibit uniquely combines the latest outdoor projection technology with wartime letters and oral histories from the Museum’s collection. New Orleans was chosen as the home of the National World War II Museum because the Higgins boat was designed, manufactured and tested in New Orleans.

Learn more about our innovations & new developments here.

If you’re looking for creative ways to make an impact on your host destination, New Orleans has innovative opportunities to leave your positive impact.

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Explore New Orleans

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Things to Do In New Orleans

History, art, music, culture...New Orleans has it all. Start planning your trip here.

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Calendar of Events

Around the clock, every day, every week, every month – New Orleans has it going on and on. From festivals and second lines to music shows, dance performances, comedy, and performing arts,...
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Self-Guided Black-Owned Food Tour of New Orleans

Experience the best of NOLA's Black-Owned Cuisine and Cocktails with this self-guided tour.

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Awards & Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it.

“Our Annual Meeting in NOLA was a big success. The energy of the city brought out the enthusiasm of the attendees. We had the largest attendance in 20 years! The food, music and people combine to make a perfect meeting and networking location. The Marriott was outstanding in every way. We will definitely be looking to come back.”
- Michelle Malloy, CMP, Senior Director of Meetings | National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, November 2022

“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.” — Paula Shugart - President | Miss Universe Organization, February, 2023