During the month of December travel advisors can take advantage of special hotel rates and exclusive offers from the city’s hospitality community, through New Orleans & Company’s Holiday Travel Advisors independent familiarization trip.

In effect for more a decade the incentive offer through New Orleans & Company and its hospitality partners is designed to give agents the opportunity to experience the city firsthand, while enhancing the city’s visibility and accessibility, and benefiting the travel industry.

“New Orleans during the holiday season is a truly magical place,” said Kim Priez, Sr VP of Tourism at New Orleans & Company. “Travel advisors can immerse themselves, in a unique blend of our festive holiday traditions, rich culture and warm hospitality, while enjoying great deals and learning what New Orleans has to offer year-round. These customers are critical in driving our tourism economy.”

“Holidays New Orleans Style” offers a host of seasonal experiences including hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights draped across centuries old oak trees in the month-long display at New Orleans’ City Park. “Celebration in the Oaks” also offers visitors both walking and driving tours to foster the holiday spirit.

Holiday festivities also include caroling in Jackson Square, a wealth of shops for holiday gift buying in the French Quarter, the Warehouse District and Magazine Street and many of the city’s world-renowned restaurants, with many offering special pre-fixed holiday Réveillon dinners.

NOLA Christmas Fest at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers fun holiday options such indoor ice skating and ice sliding, while another popular attraction is the New Orleans Polar Express Train Ride.

While taking advantage of hotel rates during the Holiday FAM, travel advisors can also request a VIP Pass to use during their stay. The pass provides travel professionals exclusive access to discounts and special offers at participating restaurants, museums, and other popular attractions around New Orleans.

To register for the 2024 holiday travel advisors FAM trip, click HERE.

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