About Us

With more than 29 years of experience, New Orleans Hospitality Companies is a leader in the hospitality industry. New Orleans Hospitality Companies is the trade-name adopted for use as an identity to manage the diverse yet integrated companies that follow:

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, INC. (DMI) Established in 1989

DMI Leisure & Sports is New Orleans premier local receptive operator and hotel room broker. As the "Official Tour Operator" of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Essence Music Festival, the NFL New Orleans Saints Football Organization, the NBA New Orleans Hornets Organization, and the Nokia Sugar Bowl, DMI secures and purchases over 4 million dollars of hotel inventory in New Orleans each year. Our volume purchasing power affords us the ability to secure large room blocks during City Wide Conventions and special events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.

DMI also serves as the Ground Operator for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Crystal, Cunard, Seabourn, and P&O Cruise Lines. For over 13 years our staff of skilled operations and logistics managers along with their support staff of multilingual guides and hospitality desk agents have assisted thousands of International visitors in New Orleans and the neighboring regions.

DMI is available to assist you in planning detailed itineraries including admission to multiple attractions, riverboat cruises, walking or driving tours and dining at some of the area's most famous restaurants.

Contact:

  • Bob Bourg, Vice President
  • BBourg@visitnola.com
  • 504-587-1717
  • 4220 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
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DMI CONVENTIONS Established in 1989

A full service destination management company specializing in producing programs for convention, corporate and incentive travel, including special event planning, guest activities, transportation services, entertainment, decor, speaker programs, team building activities and hospitality services. Operating under New Orleans Tours since 1973, DMI became a separate entity in 1989 to better serve its clientele in providing a multitude of services.

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NEW ORLEANS TOURS, INC. (NOT) Established in 1973

New Orleans Tours/Charter Division, operating a fleet of more than 80 climate controlled vehicles, including deluxe motorcoaches, mini-buses and vans, is the leading transportation company serving the New Orleans hospitality industry. Specializing in convention and meeting shuttles, New Orleans Tours offers delegate signage and 24-hour citywide shuttle management (local and nationwide). Our over-the-road division, Great American Coach Company, offers the ultimate in comfort and convenience for your long distance charter needs.

Contact:

  • Bob Bourg, Vice President Sales & Marketing
  • BBourg@visitnola.com
  • 504-587-1717
  • 4220 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
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AIRPORT SHUTTLE, INC. (ASI) Established in 1991

Airport Shuttle is the official ground transportation company for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with a fleet of 60 clean burning, propane-fueled, 10 passenger vans and mini-buses. Airport Shuttle's trained and courteous uniformed drivers offer continuous service from the airport as well as return service from your hotel. Special arrangements may be made for pre-purchased vouchers. Airport Concierge meet and greet service is available.

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NEW ORLEANS PADDLEWHEELS, INC. (NOP) Established in 1983

New Orleans Paddlewheels operates two of New Orleans' most luxurious excursion vessels, the 1,000-passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and the 600-passenger Riverboat Cajun Queen on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Vessels are available for daily excursions and dinner cruises as well as private (full boat or dining room) charters.

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours, operated by New Orleans Paddlewheels, are located deep in Louisiana's meandering swamplands, yet only 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans. Narrated tours, by a regional native guide, are offered daily aboard one of our three 60-passenger, covered boats. Just a short distance away, our 15-passenger airboats allow for an up-close & personal view of the authentic swamps and bayous, accessible only by airboat.

Contact:

  • Paul Bair, Director of Sales
  • PBair@visitnola.com
  • 504.529.4567 or 1.800.445.4109
  • 2004 World Trade Center, #2 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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LODGING, INC. Established in 1996

Lodging Inc., Hospitality Companies's hotel division, currently offers accommodations in New Orleans at three boutique hotels.

Garden District Hotel, is located at 2203 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 70130, in the heart of New Orleans' historic Garden District along the streetcar line. This luxurious and spacious hotel offers every amenity and dining in the St. Charles Cafe. Along with its 133 guest rooms, the Garden District Hotel features Executive Rooms, Deluxe Suites and a Presidential Suite, private meeting board room, banquet facilities, and impeccable service.

Queen & Crescent Hotel is located at 344 Camp Street, New Orleans LA 70130. three blocks from the French Quarter. The European boutique-style Queen & Crescent Hotel captures the charm of the early 1900's offering the latest in convenience and comfort. With 196 elegant guest rooms, the Queen & Crescent offers such amenities as continental breakfast, cable television, valet parking, tour information, and reservations.

Royal St. Charles Hotel, elegant and intimate, is located at 135 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans LA 70130, on the streetcar line and just one block from the French Quarter. The Royal St. Charles Hotel offers convenience and comfort for both business travelers and families, accommodating visitors with 143 rooms and suites and over 3,800 square feet of meeting space.

Contact:

  • Deandra Guey, Associate Director of Sales
  • dguey@visitnola.com
  • 504-679-6307
  • 135 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 70130
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VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC Established in 1993

Visitor Publishing, LLC is a full service print and digital publishing company. Visitor publishes Big Easy Magazine and the Official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Collector's Program. Visitor also offers contract publishing service. The website www.BigEasy.com is Visitor Publishing's internet connection, offering information and services.

Big Easy Magazine is a monthly magazine for tourist and convention visitors. It presents timely features on New Orleans culture, dining, nightlife, exploring, shopping, arts and antiques as well as expanded listings in those areas. The magazine also features a calendar, pull-out maps and coupons.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Official Program - The annual Jazz Fest draws 300,000 people to the Fair Grounds every year for 7 days of continuous live music. The program provides features on music and musicians, bios of all performers, plus guides to all stages, crafts, food and other festival events. It is the ony publication distributed on festival grounds.

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ON THE TOWN (OTT) Established in 1985

On The Town is a concierge service providing on-site recommendations and restaurant reservations inside the Convention Center. On the Town offers current menus for a wide variety of dining options, shopping and entertainment information as well as city maps and local transportation. On the Town has serviced conventions at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center since its inception in 1985.

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BIGEASY.COM Established in 2001

Is the online provider of New Orleans hotel and package reservations. On our site you can check rates and instantly book reservations for Mardi Gras, Essence Fest, Jazz Fest, or whatever brings you to New Orleans. We have the best rates for New Orleans hotels, attractions, festivals, sporting events, and transportation. What's even better is that BigEasy.com has combined all of these features into convenient packages, which makes planning your vacation easier than ever! Book online or call our toll-free number at 888-432-9870 where a local, trained travel professional can assist in all of your reservations and purchases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The site also gives browsers extensive listings for dining, accommodations, nightlife, sightseeing, sports, golf, shopping, arts and antiques, transportation, and local lagniappe. BigEasy.com stays true to its reputation of being "The Insider's Guide To Lovin' New Orleans" with in-depth editorials featuring the best of what New Orleans has to offer from local culture to some of our favorite native hot spots.

Contact:

  • Adriana Barna, Web Developer/Reservations Coordinator
  • ABarna@visitnola.com
  • 504-905-1768 or 888-432-9870
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BigEasy.com, Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours, New Orleans Paddlewheels Cruises, New Orleans Tours and New Orleans Airport Shuttle are locally owned and operated in New Orleans, Louisiana. All proud members of the New Orleans Hospitality Enterprises.