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Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Ste 411, 70123
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Next Door to New Orleans

Focused events with abundant adventures day and night! *Home to MSY, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport *From 7 to 12 miles from the world-famous French Quarter of New Orleans *Our largest ballroom in a hotel is 8,832 sq.ft. at Copeland Tower in Metairie LA *Our largest total meeting space in a hotel is 21,800 sq ft with 26 rooms at the Hilton New Orleans Airport *2 Convention Centers with space up to 75,000 sq ft *Largest convention center space is 34,560 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner LA *Hotel brands include Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG, Wyndham *Value pricing for F&B, service fees, equipment rentals, etc. *Free or low cost parking options *Plenty of reasonably priced transportation options to and from the French Quarter of New Orleans including Uber & Lyft. *Home to world class outdoor adventures including golf at TPC Louisiana, unparalleled fresh and salt water fishing, kayaking, swamp tours, kart racing and more. *And, the most incredible nightlife is just down the street in New Orleans!

Venue Details

Hotels31
Convention center75,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms7,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel225
Special event venues-
Average room rate$119
Occupancy rate62%
Restaurants102
Daily food cost$102
Tax rate9.75%
Venue typeCVB
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May 26, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
Jul 6, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
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High season
Oct 01 - Dec 30Jan 02 - May 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Sep 30

Getting Here

Distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport airport 1 mi
Distance from Lakefront Airport airport 17 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Swamp Tours
Swamp Tours
Recreation
10 mins
South Louisiana has gators, lots of them. For the thrill seekers, try a fast airboat. For great wildlife viewing, take a pontoon boat ride. The captains will give you a little history, a little wildlife education and some colorful local stories.

Convention Centers

The Pontchartrain CenterConveniently located just minutes from Louis Armstrong International Airport and close to more than 6,000 hotel rooms, The Pontchartrain Center an SMG Managed Facility is also a mere 15 minutes from the legendary New Orleans French Quarter.
Exhibit Space45,000 sq. ft.
John A. Alario, Sr. Events CenterNestled adjacent to Bayou Segnette State Park, the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center is the premier sports and event facility in the Greater New Orleans area. Venue has 30,240 square feet of column-free, hardwood-maple floor space.
Total meeting space58,700 sq. ft.

Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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