During the month of December travel advisors can take advantage of special hotel rates and exclusive offers courtesy of New Orleans & Company’s Holiday Travel Advisors independent familiarization trip. The annual program, which has been running for over a decade, enables travel advisors to opportunity to experience the city firsthand, while enhancing the city’s visibility and accessibility, and benefiting the travel industry.

In collaboration with partners across the city, “Holidays New Orleans Style” will be highlighted by 10th anniversary of the spectacular Lune Fete light show (Dec. 7-10), which also includes more than 2.8 hectares of light-based artwork from numerous artists and a nightly art market. Visitors are surrounded by 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.

Other holiday festivities also include caroling in Jackson Square, a wealth of shops for holiday gift buying and NOLA Christmas Fest which brings a winter wonderland of fun holiday options for all.

“New Orleans during the holiday season is a 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.”

New Orleans is also home to renowned restaurants, with many offering special pre-fixed holiday Réveillon dinners.

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 restaurants, museums, and other popular attractions around New Orleans.

To register for the 2023 holiday travel advisors FAM trip, click here.

New Orleans & Company is the tourism and hospitality industry’s official destination sales, marketing, and trade organization.