Meetings & Group Tours

Next door to New Orleans, Jefferson Parish is the perfect location to hold your meeting or event. With over 8,500 hotel rooms, an international airport, two convention centers, and various venues from quaint and comfortable to big and bold, Jefferson Parish is ready to be the epicenter of your event.

Complementing our meeting venues and overnight accommodations is the culture; your attendees will have the time of their lives as they experience our destination. We work hard and play even harder in Jefferson Parish! From the thrill of an adventurous swamp and bayou tour, historical walking tours, educational tours, to culinary experiences, attendees are sure to leave Jefferson Parish with stories to tell and memories to cherish.  Our abundant greenspaces and wetland excursions are only a short ride away from the bustling city-scape.  We are the shopping destination for the region, from charming boutiques offering Louisiana themed keepsakes and decor to major malls with retailers including Apple, Coach, Lululemon, Dillard's, Kendra Scott, the Lego Store, and more! 

Attendees will savor the culinary scene in Jefferson Parish, from the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail, where you can sample the delicacy a number of ways, from on the half shell, fried, or charbroiled to red beans and rice, BBQ shrimp, and of course, po'boys. No one goes home hungry! 

Let the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JCVB) assist you with all your planning needs.  Jefferson plays host to conventions, meetings, reunions, and tournaments...we are ready to assist you! .

                                  
                                      Angela Matherne, VP of Sales, CSO                                     Ariana Munoz, Sales Manager  
                                      Angela@visitjeffersonparish.com                                        Ariana@visitjeffersonparish.com

COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Group Rates
• Visitor Guides
• Fam Tours
• Photos & Videos
• Assist with Step-on Guides
• Hotel Lead Requests for Proposals
• Assistance Securing Meeting Space
• Assistance Planning Tours & Day Trips
• Assistance Planning Special Events Press Releases & Publicity
• Assist with Receptive Operators
• Goodie Bags
• Itinerary Suggestions
• Discount Coupons
• Marketing Materials
• Site Visits
• Dedicated Staff

Convention South readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it is no surprise to us that Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JCVB) has been selected once again to receive our annual Readers’ Choice Award,” said Convention South Associate Publisher Ashleigh Osborne. “The value in receiving this prestigious recognition is that it comes from the United States’ top meeting professionals who hold events in the South. These planners demand the highest level of customer service and quality facilities, and they have contributed in determining that Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. indeed displays the commitment to professionalism, creativity, and service that they require.”

“We are honored for the JCVB to be awarded the Readers Choice Award from Convention South,” Violet Peters, President & CEO, said. “Jefferson Parish offers attendees unmatched hospitality and services consistently exceeding expectations."