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10/19/2026

While most cities across the U.S. are winding down from the holidays, New Orleans is gearing up for one of its most beloved times of the year: Carnival season! Holiday celebrations give way to spirited parades, Mardi Gras throws, and king cakes. If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans in January, here’s everything you need to know to experience this festive season! https://bit.ly/4yt7hvq

Discover the best festivals, live music, food events, and cultural experiences happening this January in New Orleans. Plan your unforgettable winter getaway today.

10/16/2026

Huge congratulations to our Video Editor, Larry Everage Jr., for capturing these incredible photos for Oxford American!

We couldn't be prouder of his amazing talent behind the lens. 📸✨

10/13/2026

Live music is everywhere to be found in New Orleans, including at many hotels. You barely have to leave your room to step foot into a venue bustling with live jazz. https://bit.ly/3VuYont

Make your New Orleans stay sing. Explore hotels with live music venues featuring jazz, blues, and the city’s unmistakable local sound.

10/09/2026

ICYMI: New Orleans is a top 10 favorite! 🏆 Ranked #9 in Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards for 2026!

For the true culture seekers, culinary lovers, and curious explorers, New Orleans offers so much more than its iconic attractions.

Beyond the neon glow of Bourbon Street lies a city woven together by quiet courtyard brunches, porch-side jazz, and centuries-old neighborhood stories waiting to be discovered.

Come hungry, step off the beaten path and get to know the Crescent City like a local. ⚜️
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Read the full list here: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-cities-us

10/09/2026

The team at New Orleans & Company, along with our local hospitality community, is closely monitoring Hurricane Isaias as it moves toward landfall in Florida.

Louisiana shares a rich, interconnected history with our neighbors along the Gulf Coast, a bond grounded in culture, warm hospitality, and an enduring spirit.

To our friends in the path of the storm, we deeply understand the challenges facing your families, businesses, and first responders right now, and you have our full support.

The entire New Orleans community is thinking of you, sending our deepest sympathies for the disruption ahead, and standing ready to extend a helping hand in the recovery effort.

10/07/2026

A heartfelt congratulations to the New Orleans hotels recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards! 🌟🏨

Two New Orleans icons have earned a spot among the Best Hotels in the World:

🌟 #28 Hotel in the World: The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

🌟 The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans: Readers’ Choice Award winner for the fifth year

And the recognition doesn’t stop there! New Orleans also landed 10 hotels on Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10 Hotels in New Orleans list:

🏆 1. The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel
🏆 2. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
🏆 3. The Blackbird Hotel
🏆 4. Hotel Peter & Paul
🏆 5. Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
🏆 6. The Windsor Court
🏆 7. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
🏆 8. The Garden District Hotel
🏆 9. The Eliza Jane New Orleans
🏆 10. Hotel Saint Vincent

Congratulations to all of the hotels representing New Orleans on the world stage and showcasing the exceptional hospitality that makes our city so memorable. ⚜️✨

10/02/2026

Fall festival season is officially here in New Orleans! ⚜️🍁 🎶

As the weather cools down and fall rolls in, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy all the festivals, food, music, and fun happening around the city.

Start planning your ultimate autumn getaway to New Orleans!
https://www.neworleans.com/fall-travel-in-new-orleans/

📸: The Eliza Jane New Orleans

10/02/2026

New Orleans is evolving and you’re going to want to see it for yourself. ✨

Think luxe stays, acclaimed restaurants and a cosmopolitan side of the city, paired with the Creole traditions, historic architecture, jazz and unmistakable hospitality that have always made New Orleans special.

Discover Travel + Leisure’s fall duos and start planning your next visit.

Here are the four dynamic venue duos featured brining the best of New Orleans hospitality together:

✨ The Chloe & Restaurant at The Chloe
Set in a restored 19th-century Uptown mansion along St. Charles Avenue, The Chloe offers an intimate 14-room boutique hotel experience complete with curated vinyl, a saltwater pool, and a classic front porch, paired seamlessly with Restaurant at The Chloe, where Chef Todd Pulsinelli serves a modern spin on Creole cuisine featuring seasonal seafood, Panéed Alligator, and crab-stuffed redfish.

✨ Hotel Monteleone & The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Steeped in French Quarter elegance and rich literary history, Hotel Monteleone offers a grand luxury stay defined by marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and 140 years of family ownership, paired seamlessly with The Carousel Bar & Lounge, where guests can take a spin on the city’s iconic, 25-seat rotating merry-go-round bar while sipping classic cocktails like the Vieux Carré.

✨ The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans & The Davenport Lounge
Located inside the historic 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building on Canal Street, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers refined Southern luxury and a massive 25,000-square-foot spa, paired seamlessly with the Davenport Lounge, where guests can enjoy craft cocktails, weekend afternoon tea, and live performances by resident jazz musician Jeremy Davenport.

🔹 Pontchartrain Hotel & Jack Rose
Originally opened in 1927, the Pontchartrain Hotel is an upscale Garden District landmark rich in history where Tennessee Williams wrote parts of A Streetcar Named Desire. It pairs seamlessly with its signature restaurant, Jack Rose, where Chef Brian Landry serves Italian-, French-, and Spanish-inspired dishes alongside the iconic Mile High Pie.

🔗 https://www.travelandleisure.com/featured/original-plus/dynamic-fall-duos-in-new-orleans

09/30/2026

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the incredible flavors that enrich our culinary community!

From family-owned neighborhood gems to contemporary dining destinations, Hispanic-owned restaurants across New Orleans showcase rich cultural traditions, vibrant recipes, and unforgettable hospitality. Explore a few of our local member businesses making a lasting impact on our city’s world-class food scene.

Save this reel for your next night out, visit https://bit.ly/3zyjtmi to discover more Hispanic-owned businesses to support year-round!

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09/30/2026

The National Fried Chicken Festival is postponed to October 9-11.

Fried Chicken Festival postponed one week due to concerns about severe weather https://www.nola.com/news/fried-chicken-festival-postponed-due-to-severe-weather-concerns/article_f781bb52-8ffd-443d-a1b2-ba920db5a5a3.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

"The decision was made with the safety of festival guests, participating restaurants, artists, vendors, staff and partners as the top priority, while also considering the significant investment required of the more than 40 restaurants preparing to serve tens of thousands of guests throughout the weekend," event organizers said.