Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Thu June 11, 2026
Summer travel time is here, and once again, New Orleans & Company is welcoming travel advisors to the magical Crescent City with its annual independent summer fam trip. This year, travel advisors are invited to come visit the city anytime from June through August as part of an independent fam trip. Participants will receive discounted hotel rates in the city, along with an exclusive VIP Pass that grants the advisor complimentary or discounted rates into various tours and attractions throughout the New Orleans area.
To register, please complete the form here. Once your travel professional credentials are verified, New Orleans & Company will send you an email with a link to the New Orleans Travel Advisor Summer FAM discounted hotel offers, a link to register for a VIP Pass, and suggestions on how to make the most out of your New Orleans experience.
Through this program, travel advisors can get to know all the best hotels New Orleans has to offer this summer. Besides the discounted rates, many of the participating hotels include packages with discounted parking, free Wi-Fi access, and discounts at the hotel’s bars, so you can really dig into the city’s charms.
Cajun Zydeco Fest by Cheryl Gerber.
This is a perfect time to explore popular pre- and post-cruise hotels, properties located in the heart of the city’s history and everything in between with this year’s selection of participating properties.
The Crescent City’s creative cuisine
New Orleans has long been known as a culinary destination, with amazing seafood, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and even unexpected delights, like Vietnamese fusion. Whether its beignets for breakfast, an endless brunch buffet, or a late dinner in the French Quarter, you’ll be able to discover many of the city’s best options and share these gastronomical delights with your clients.
French Quarter Balcony Cocktails & Dining by Zack Smith.
June 8-14, 2026, is the city's Restaurant Week, and August 1-31, 2026 is when world-renowned NOLA restaurants celebrate their annual COOLinary, with prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menu options that advisors won't find the rest of the year.
Summertime festivals
The city comes alive with festivals and events all summer long. Some of the things you’ll be able to experience include:
• New Orleans Pride, June 12-14
• New Orleans Juneteenth Festival, June 19
• ESSENCE Festival of Culture, July 3-5
• Bastille Day Fete, July 10
• Tales of the Cocktail, July 19-24
• Satchmo SummerFest, August 1-2
• Red Dress Run, August 8
Reservation Hall buy Zack Smith.
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