The top hotel and venue openings and renovations in key Louisiana meetings cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Louisiana is well-known for its food—and for good reason. From must-try restaurants to unique cooking classes, we break down memorable dining experiences for groups.

From the Louisiana Office of Tourism throwing in free seafood receptions in Shreveport-Bossier and beyond to new group offerings in Lake Charles and outdoor venues in New Orleans, the Pelican State is showing its trademark resilience to weather the pandemic tourism downturn.

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South.

Groups meeting in Louisiana will find an array of teambuilding activities that show off the state’s unique culture and encourage rapport among attendees. Read more.

Across the state of Louisiana, traditional cuisine is celebrated, and new, inventive dishes are embraced—the food and drink scene in the state is more diverse than many might think. Read on to see what makes the cuisines in these Southern spots so deliciously distinct. 

The National WWII Museum opened its landmark hotel property The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton. The property is located in the Arts and Warehouse District in New Orleans and features 230 guest rooms, four dining outlets—including the city’s newest rooftop bar—and 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

It’s been scientifically proven that spending time in nature and breathing fresh air improves physical and emotional well-being. Whether it’s the swoosh of skis over powder-white snow, the push of a paddle over emerald-green water or the gentle mountain breeze while meditating amid towering pines, there’s nothing quite like Lake Tahoe to drive that point home.

Mineral-rich Nevada, founded on gold and silver, is a place of opportunity for business ventures and meetings.