New Orleans Conventions and Seminars

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Although many people flock to The Crescent City for an exotic nightlife, exciting festivals, and mardi gras beads... some actually come to the Big Easy, to work! Conventioneers and meeting planners see New Orleans as a perfect setting for important corporate events, as well as an odd assortment of social and artistic meetings. A wide variety of trade shows and exhibitions find their way back to New Orleans year after year. "The Cutting Edge Music Business Conference and Roots Music Gathering" takes place yearly in the Contemporary Arts Center.

A wide variety of trade shows and exhibitions find their way back to New Orleans year after year.

This five day event gathers together established and aspiring music industry professionals from all over the world. Once a year, they converge on New Orleans bringing more money to the already booming economy. And, they are not the only ones... the Super Bowl is a frequent New Orleans attraction, the Bayou Classic, NAPTE, Cardiologists Convention, Moose Lodge annual gatherings... the list is endless.

Of course, there are several obvious reasons for choosing New Orleans as a convention or meeting destination, but to discover some of the hidden values of the City, you should seek help with the New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

One phone call will connect you with the right people to help you find available hotel space, schedule personalized site inspections, obtain promotional materials, arrange transportation and provide other logistical assistance.

Unique settings, like the Audubon Zoo or Aquarium and the top-rated Louisiana Children's Museum are available for meeting space and special events. Gambling and gaming are an important draw now that New Orleans is home to Harrah's, the world's largest land-based casino.

The largest convention outlet in the city is The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with over 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space available and 12 large halls on one floor. It also houses a 4,000 seat theater and two ballrooms. Within walking distance of the French Quarter, the Morial is one of the most popular convention facilities in America.

No matter what the reason, New Orleans offers food, fun and fascinating scenery for your important upcoming event. The Big Easy... #1 choice for Conventioneers everywhere.