The Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterAward WinningMeeting planners ranked the Ernest N.Morial Convention Center first out offorty destinations in the category of newor expanded convention centers in theMetropoll XIV, Volume II Report. Thereport also ranked the center aboveaverage in the Center’s proximity toactivities and hotel rooms making it theideal location for your event.The Center contains over one millionsquare feet of contiguous exhibit space,140 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, and a4,000 seat auditorium.A Great New Hall -A Grand New EntranceThe Great Hall, a 60,000 square foot hotellikeballroom, debuted in January 2013.The architectural redesign includes a largeoutdoor pedestrian plaza and interior andexterior balconies. The ballroom contains anextensive lighting package that incorporatesan energy efficient LED system that providesnearly unlimited color combinations, creatingan environment customized to the individualevent. The Great Hall contains four divisiblesections and a pre-function area totaling25,000 square feet.<strong>IMEX</strong> <strong>America</strong>October 15 - 17, 20132020 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130call (800) 672-6124 or visit our website www.neworleanscvb.com
Dream Big, Think EasyLet the CVB Make Planning Your Meeting EasyFinding the Perfect VenueAs your partner, our Convention Services team can connect youto all the venues and resources throughout the city through acomprehensive and efficient process. We will communicateyour requirements to venues, collect responses on your behalf,and provide you with a complete summary of availability. We canhelp you maximize your time and resources so you can enjoy anauthentic New Orleans experience. We can also connect you withour local DMC members.Executing a Successful Meeting is Our BusinessThe New Orleans Convention and Visitor’s Bureau represents over1,000 members including the best hotels, convention facilities,restaurants and attractions in the Crescent City. From single hotelmeetings to citywide events, our experienced team utilizes innovativeways to ease your workload, save you time and money and helprealize the greatest return on your event. No other organization ismore prepared to provide you with the most valuable, comprehensiveinformation about planning, promoting and conducting a meeting inNew Orleans.Hotel Accommodations Search Made Efficientand EasyTell us your criteria for selecting a hotel and we’ll collect bidresponses and provide you with a complete summary of availability.We can quickly share information about festivals and events takingplace during your requested dates, and suggest a less peak time ofyear if you are seeking the best possible value. Whether you havelimited resources, or are hosting a citywide event, we use our strongknowledge of the New Orleans hotel inventory to make your searcheasy and efficient.Assisting You From Start to FinishOur Convention Services team provides everything you need fora successful meeting. We organize site inspection itineraries fordefinite groups to help you get acquainted with the city, and notifyour hospitality members of your arrival so they will be prepared foryou and your attendees. From the moment you confirm until your lastattendee departs, we’ll be by your side.Let Us Help You With:• Providing complimentary literature including maps and visitorsguides• Supplying professional staffing and registration personnel for theduration of your meeting or convention• Informing our members of your request for proposal for servicesranging from printing, to exhibition services, to destinationmanagement companies, or golf and recreational outings• Helping exhibitors locate services for their booth, entertainment,and dining options• Marketing servicesResources to Promote your MeetingThink of the New Orleans CVB as a partner in making yourupcoming meeting the best ever. Our Director of Group PublicRelations will become an extension of your team, dedicated tocreating and executing a unique plan tailored to market andpromote your meeting. Our customizable marketing andattendance-building tools are available to you at no cost.Let us Provide you with:• Microsite custom designed for your meeting• Save-The-Date Email and Postcard Templates• Registration Email Templates• Video featuring a day in the life of New Orleans• High definition footage of New Orleans• Attendee Newsletter• “What to Know before You Go” Newsletter• “It’s New Orleans” Print and Online Ads• Social Media support and promotion• “Learn to Speak Like a Local” Dictionary• Celebrity Welcome Letter• Suggest community service “voluntourism”projects for yourgroupLet Us Help“ I can attest, your organizationgoes above and beyond whatsimilar organizations in otherscities do in working with groupsour size us that come in forconferences.”Gary Tendick, APECS NationalUsers Association, July 2012<strong>IMEX</strong> <strong>America</strong>October 15 - 17, 20132020 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130call (800) 672-6124 or visit our website www.neworleanscvb.com