As skilled as New Orleans is at putting on a citywide fête, the Big Easy, Crescent City or The Paris of the South — whichever nickname fits its style on any given day — is equally adept at infusing its local culture and playful spirit into corporate events.

New Orleans offers a strong hospitality industry that is experienced in hosting small and large-scale events and ensuring that attendees have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Louisianans love to celebrate — food, culture, irreverence, Fat Tuesday, blues, jazz, Cajun accordion riffs, marching down the street at any opportunity and life itself.

Year after year, the Crescent City, so named because of its location on the Mississippi River, draws enthusiastic attendees from across the U.S. to meetings large and small. And its reputation for letting the good times roll invariably precedes their arrival.

Corporate events in this one-of-a-kind destination are up by 20 percent so far in 2017.

The Crescent City continues to reveal new facets, many of which present fresh opportunities for the meetings industry.

The passionate spirit of New Orleans provides a one-of-kind, immersive experience for meeting groups.

New Orleans combines gracious hosting and raucous partying in a way you could never find anywhere else.

National Geographic Traveler magazine has named New Orleans as one of the 21 “must-see” destinations in the world for 2014.

Louisiana is arguably one of the most unique destinations in the United States because of its matchless mix of cultural influences, music, cuisine, hotels and venues. The state is home to perennially popular New Orleans as well as increasingly popular destinations, including Baton Rouge and Shreveport-Bossier City.