About Us

New Orleans Hospitality Companies is the trade-name adopted for use as an identity to manage the diverse yet integrated companies that follow:

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours Established in 1990
504.529.4567 & 800-445-4109

Deep in Louisiana's meandering swamplands, yet only 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans, narrated tours, by a regional native guide, are offered daily aboard one of our four 60-passenger, covered boats. Our 15-passenger airboats allow for an up-close & personal view of the authentic swamps and bayous, accessible only by airboat.

New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. Established 1983
504.529.4567 & 800-445-4109

New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. operates the New Orleans most luxurious excursion vessel, the 1,000 passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. The vessel is available for daily excursions and private charters.

New Orleans Tours, Inc. Established 1973
1-800-543-6332

New Orleans Tours, operating a fleet of over 50 climate controlled vehicles, including 47-passenger motor coaches, 25 passenger mini-busses, and 15 passenger vans, is the leading transportation and sightseeing company serving the New Orleans hospitality industry. Daily sightseeing tours are available.

Garden District Hotel - Clarion Collection Established 2000
1-800-205-7131

is located in the heart of the New Orleans' historic Garden District along the streetcar line. This luxurious and spacious hotel offers every amenity and dining in the St. Charles Café. Along with it's 133 guest rooms, the Garden District Hotel features Executive Rooms, Deluxe Suites and a Presidential Suite; private meeting, board room, and banquet facilities, and impeccable service. A New Orleans Boutique Hotel.

Queen & Crescent Hotel - Clarion Collection Established 1996
1-800-975-6652

Located three blocks from the French Quarter, the European boutique style Queen & Crescent Hotel captures the charm of the early 1900's offering the latest in convenience and comfort. With 129 elegant guest rooms, the Queen & Crescent offers such amenities as continental breakfast, cable television, valet parking, and tour information and reservations. A New Orleans Boutique Hotel.

Royal St. Charles Hotel - Clarion Collection Established 2000
1-800-268-9749

Elegant and intimate, the Royal St. Charles Hotel is located on the Street Car line and just one block from the French Quarter. The Royal St. Charles Hotel offers convenience and comfort for both business travelers and families, accommodating visitors with 143 rooms and suites and over 3,800 square feet of meting space.

A New Orleans Boutique Hotel.

Airport Shuttle, Inc. Established 1991
1-800-543-6332

Airport Shuttle, Inc. is the official ground transportation company for the New Orleans International Airport with a fleet of 60 clean burning, propane-fueled 10 passenger vans and mini-busses. Airport Concierge meet and greet service is available.

Visitor Publishing Established 1993

Visitor Publishing is a full service print and digital publishing company. Visitor Publishing publishes Visitor Magazine, the Official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Program and the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Guide.

Destination Management, Inc. (DMI) Established 1989

DMI Convention Planning is a full service destination management company specializing in programs for convention, corporate and incentive travel including spouse activities, party planning, transportation services, entertainment and dŽcor, speakers, and team building activities.

DMI Sports & Special Events offers New Orleans and special event packages for individuals and groups. DMI is the official travel company of the New Orleans Saints, packaging both home and away games, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Essence Music Festival, and the Nokia Sugarbowl Classic. Convention Air, operated by DMI, offers convenient charter air service to groups for convention and sporting events.

DMI Travel Established 1989
1-800-479-8222
DMI Travel, a division of Destination Management, Inc., is a full service travel agency.

On The Town - Restaurant Reservations Established 1983

On The Town is a concierge service available free to all convention visitors. A variety of dining services, as well as shopping and entertainment information is offered.

Professional Memberships Include:

• American Bus Association (ABA)
• Hospitality Education & Networking Alliance (HENA)
• Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)
• Louisiana Travel & Promotion Association (LTPA)
• Meeting Planners International (MPI)
• National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)
• National Tour Association (NTA)
• New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (NOMCVB)
• Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA)
• Passenger Vessel Association (PVA)
• Travel Industry Association of America (TIA)