Second lines feel spontaneous until you’re the one planning them. In New Orleans, it’s permits, routes, timing, and keeping pace with a city that never sticks to the schedule. — Read More »
Tagged corporate events, destination management, event logistics, local expertise, New Orleans eventsACCENT New Orleans is proud to share that Founder and President Diane B. Lyons, CMP, DMCP, has been named to the 2026 New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ annual list Read More »
Tagged Biz New Orleans, Diane Lyons, New Orleans 500Beyond the Boardroom: Elevating Your Corporate Team Building in New Orleans If you’re a meeting planner tasked with organizing impactful corporate events, you know the drill: the standard Read More »
Tagged ARC of Greater New Orleans, bead art, corporate events, corporate team building, creative workshops, culinary team building, event planning New Orleans, float painting, Hotel Hope, mask making, New Orleans team building, outdoor team building, scavenger hunt, Second Line paradeThere’s something about fall in New Orleans that feels effortless. As the air cools, New Orleans shifts into high gear with festivals, football season, and Halloween celebrations filling the streets Read More »
Tagged Art for Art’s Sake, Bayou Bacchanal, Bayou Classic, Beignet Fest, Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, Deutsches Haus, Gentilly Fest, Grambling, Halloween New Orleans, Krewe of BOO!, National Fried Chicken Festival, New Orleans Bowl, New Orleans Film Festival, NOLA Funk Fest, NOLA MusiCon, NOLA Reggae Fest, Oak Street, Oktoberfest, Po-Boy Fest, Praise Fest, Saints, Southern University, Sugar Bowl, Tremé Fall Festival, TulaneNew Orleans summers don’t mess around. They’re hot, they’re steamy, and somehow they still manage to be full of life. Whether you’re planning an event or just trying to survive Read More »
Tagged Carousel Bar, cocktail, Hotel Monteleone, Marvin Allen, Pimm's CupBeat the Heat in New Orleans: Your Summer Guide New Orleans: Just for Fun, or Something More? Every summer, New Orleans greets us with its signature humidity. Luckily, Read More »
Tagged Bourrée, daiquiri, Hansen’s Snobliz, Hyatt Centric French Quarter, JAMNOLA, National World War II Museum, New Orleans and Company, snoball, SnoWizard, SnoWizard Snoball Shop, summer, The Chloe, The W Hotel French Quarter, The Windsor Court HotelFather’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an unforgettable tour of New Orleans’ finest breweries and barbecue joints? Whether you’re looking to Read More »
Tagged barbeque, bbq, Brewery, Father's DaySpring in New Orleans is nothing short of magical. The weather is perfect, seafood is at its peak, and the city buzzes with festivals, celebrations, and outdoor gatherings. For event Read More »
Tagged New Orleans spring events, Spring, Spring in New OrleansMardi Gras 2025 is coming in hot, and New Orleans is ready to roll! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, this guide has everything you need to eat, Read More »
Tagged Carnival, Mardi GrasMardi Gras in New Orleans is legendary for its vibrant celebrations and cherished traditions, with none more iconic than the custom of “throws.” These festive trinkets, tossed from parade floats Read More »
Tagged beads, Carnival, krewes, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras throws, throwsNEW ORLEANS, LA — ACCENT New Orleans, Inc., a DMC Network Company, is excited to announce two new additions to its award-winning team: Marcus Walberg as Business Manager and Read More »
Tagged Colleen Lovretich, Diane Lyons, Marcus Walberg, new hireThe countdown to 2025 is on! New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX, and here at ACCENT New Orleans DMC, we’re gearing up for an epic year that Read More »
Tagged ACCENT DMC, ACCENT New Orleans, Built to Host, Diane Lyons, Event, Football, Sports Event, Super Bowl, Super Bowl LIX, Super Bowl XLVII, Superdome, Walt Leger III