“The team at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans and Company was incredibly helpful and professional during our event . They were thoughtful, responsive, and quick to act as needed. It’s easy to have a great event in New Orleans!” -Brandon Sparling, CEM, CMP, Manager , Events and Meetings, True Value Company AUDUBON AQUARIUM ©Justen Williams WANT TO LEARN MORE? We’re growing and innovating every day! Visit NewOrleans.com/meetings to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and attractions in the city. EXCEPTIONAL ATTRACTIONS A $400 million expansion at The National WWII Museum is still drawing rave reviews. The museum launched the new Bollinger Canopy of Peace and Expressions of America, the latter of which combines advanced outdoor projection technology and oral history for an unparalleled visitor experience. Don’t miss Vue Orleans , an immersive observatory experience at the top of the Four Seasons. Meanwhile, experiential pop-up JAMNOLA sings of the city’s quintessential art, music, food, and entertainment scenes. After a $40 million renovation, the Audubon Aquarium welcomes guests to a reimagined entrance, lobby, and 17,000 square feet of new exhibit space, while diversity and equity endeavors by the River District Community Development showcase the latest urban-planning trends across its 39 acres. These include 900 mixed-income housing units plus dining, retail, and entertainment options. Better still, the project emphasizes green spaces and community gathering areas. LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY The Beach at UNO , a research and technology park, invests in the state’s energy innovation ecosystem through the Louisiana Wind Energy Hub. A $50 million federal grant to the hub’s H2theFuture initiative is funding a new energy cluster in South Louisiana. Meanwhile, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana boasts an oyster-shell recycling program that has reprocessed more than 13 million pounds of shells. Their efforts have helped slow oyster-reef erosion and create an inviting, friendly habitat for new oysters to grow. The group partners with dozens of area restaurants to recycle their shells, so your attendees can contribute to the cause just by enjoying oysters! VIRTUAL CAFE, VUE ORLEANS ©Vue Orleans Getting to Know New Orleans 9
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