Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Ste 411 70123

Next Door to New Orleans

Focused events with abundant adventures day and night! *Home to MSY, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport *From 7 to 12 miles from the world-famous French Quarter of New Orleans *Our largest ballroom in a hotel is 8,832 sq.ft. at Copeland Tower in Metairie LA *Our largest total meeting space in a hotel is 21,800 sq ft with 26 rooms at the Hilton New Orleans Airport *2 Convention Centers with space up to 75,000 sq ft *Largest convention center space is 34,560 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner LA *Hotel brands include Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG, Wyndham *Value pricing for F&B, service fees, equipment rentals, etc. *Free or low cost parking options *Plenty of reasonably priced transportation options to and from the French Quarter of New Orleans including Uber & Lyft. *Home to world class outdoor adventures including golf at TPC Louisiana, unparalleled fresh and salt water fishing, kayaking, swamp tours, kart racing and more. *And, the most incredible nightlife is just down the street in New Orleans!

Need dates

  • 05/26/202507/01/2025
  • 07/06/202509/30/2025

Distance from airport

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1 mi. from city center

  • Lakefront Airport

    17 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Swamp Tours

Recreation
10 minutes away
South Louisiana has gators, lots of them. For the thrill seekers, try a fast airboat. For great wildlife viewing, take a pontoon boat ride. The captains will give you a little history, a little wildlife education and some colorful local stories.

Convention Centers

  • The Pontchartrain Center

    Conveniently located just minutes from Louis Armstrong International Airport and close to more than 6,000 hotel rooms, The Pontchartrain Center an SMG Managed Facility is also a mere 15 minutes from the legendary New Orleans French Quarter.

  • John A. Alario, Sr. Events Center

    Nestled adjacent to Bayou Segnette State Park, the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center is the premier sports and event facility in the Greater New Orleans area. Venue has 30,240 square feet of column-free, hardwood-maple floor space.

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High season
Oct 1 – Dec 30
Jan 2 – May 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 1 – Sep 30

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