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Why did Conde' Nast readers vote New Orleans as one of the best cities to visit in America? Could it be that no other city exhibits cultures so varied, yet intricately blended? Influenced by the Creole founders who brought their French sensibility to the Vieux Carre (French Quarter); the American, British and Irish merchants who built mansions in the Garden District, the Cajuns who moved to the surrounding swampland from Nova Scotia; as well as the constant traffic along the mighty Mississippi, New Orleans overflows with history, interesting people, great food, sensual experiences, ghosts, music and much, much more. What better place to conduct an incentive program?

A Sampling of Activities
  • Creole & Cajun Cooking Demonstrations including Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

  • Private functions at one of the many historic plantations and homes - with or without costumes for your guests.

  • Host your own parade through the streets of New Orleans complete with police escorts and marching bands or how about a private dinner in the actual building where they build the Mardi Gras floats, close enough to touch.

  • Private functions in the many fascinating museums.

  • Host an event on a Mississippi Riverboat.

  • Transport your group on a private streetcar down a famous Avenue.

  • Attend sporting events in a private setting.

  • Tour the beautiful swamps by airplane or airboat on your way to an authentic Fais do do (Cajun party) - complete with alligators.

  • Walking tours of the French Quarter, Garden District, cemeteries (above ground and fascinating) and even the paranormal.

  • Shopping tours and scavenger hunts are extremely easy and exciting with such a variety of items to choose from.

  • Take your group on a deep sea fishing trip minutes from New Orleans.

  • Families will need at least 5 days to see the most exciting family attractions.

  • Why not host your incentive program over one of the many fantastic festivals?

  • A golf or bowling tournament is a breeze.

  • No need for a casino theme, New Orleans has the real thing.

  • Voodoo events are always fun and exciting.
These ideas are just a few. Let our staff help you design others. For a complete list of New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau members providing services, click here.

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