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Corporate retreats in New Orleans offer guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich Southern culture and charm of Louisiana. Choose from our curated list of top corporate retreat venues in New Orleans to truly experience the vibrant spirit and soul of this captivating city.
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Why Plan a Company Retreat in New Orleans?
Here are our top reasons why you should host your next corporate retreat inNew Orleans:
- The Eclectic ‘Scene’ - with food, music, and cultural options to suit groups with diverse tastes and budgets.
- The Music - There is no shortage of musical talent around every corner, with duelling pianos and live brass bands playing in venues across the city.
- The Nightlife - New Orleans is home to many notable chefs and a fantastic array of restaurant venues that would provide the perfect local backdrop to highlight a corporate event.
- The People - The city has a reliance feeling, and people enjoy celebrating life with strangers and friends alike.
From the sounds of brass bands to the smell of sweet magnolias on the breeze, New Orleans is a timeless gem of southern culture and charm in Louisiana, USA. With neighborhoods as diverse as the Garden District’s antebellum mansions, junkyard funk in the Bywater, and most notably, the French Quarter’s classic iron balconies, company retreat participants can easily be immersed in the soul of this captivating city.
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Top Corporate Retreat Venues in New Orleans
Ace Hotel New Orleans
The Ace Hotel New Orleans is a hip and happening gem in the Warehouse District, just 5 minutes walk from Canal Street and the gateway to the French Quarter. Playing on the warehouse design style of the neighborhood, the Ace feels cozy yet modern and features a rooftop oasis with a bar and pool, as well as an award-winning restaurant, Josephine Estelle. Meeting space and group dining options are plentiful on-property, with high ceilings, outdoor terraces, and a live music venue that can be used for private events.
- Number of Rooms 234
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 12
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Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Conveniently located within a 10-minute walk of the French Quarter, The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is steeped in history, dating back to 1854 when it functioned as a chandlery, trading goods for sailing voyages. Fast-forward to modern times where it has been transformed into an art-focused, brick-and-beam beauty, with minimalist touches that make for a warm home away from home in the Warehouse District.
- Number of Rooms 167
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 1
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The Eliza Jane
Tucked away in the Central Business District, The Eliza Jane (part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt) is two blocks from the French Quarter and offers a charmingly Parisian atmosphere with a secret courtyard and one of the top-rated French restaurants in the city, Couvant. Like New Orleans itself, the hotel is imbued with a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ - vibrantly soaked in history and culture, as a former newspaper headquarters dating back to the late 1800s.
- Number of Rooms 196
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 3
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Top Corporate Retreat Activities in New Orleans
Activities during your company retreat in New Orleans should seamlessly integrate work & leisure aspects while intensifying bonding between team members.
Some Retreat Activities to Consider in New Orleans
There are a variety of engaging corporate retreat team-building activities in New Orleans, perfect for fostering camaraderie and collaboration. Teams can embark on thrilling swamp tours, relax on river cruises, or delve into the city's eerie past with a captivating ghost tour through historic haunted sites.
Bayou Airboat Swamp Tour
Experience the true Cajun Countryside - Louisiana plantation homes, grassy marshes crawling with alligators, and an authentic home-cooked Cajun lunch on the shores of the Bayou. This adventure provides a unique opportunity for team bonding as you spot alligators, birds, and other native species in their natural habitat.
Sunset River Gambler Cruise
The famed Steamboat Natchez is the classic tourist experience, as you set sail into the sunset to the sounds of riverboat jazz and indulge in a Creole‐inspired dinner. Enjoy live jazz music, delectable cuisine, and vibrant casino gaming as you glide along the iconic waterway. This elegant evening cruise offers a perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation, creating an unforgettable experience for your team.
French Quarter Ghost Tour
Embark on a thrilling ghost tour in New Orleans, exploring the city's most haunted sites and uncovering its eerie legends. Led by expert guides, the tour will take you through the historic French Quarter, revealing tales of restless spirits, voodoo practices, and mysterious happenings. This spine-chilling adventure offers a unique blend of history and excitement, perfect for fostering team bonding in a memorable setting.
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Our Top Tips & Trips for Planning a Company Retreat in New Orleans
Expert Advice for a Retreat in New Orleans
Planning a corporate retreat in New Orleans offers a unique opportunity to blend business with the vibrant culture of the city. Here are five unique tips to make your retreat stand out:
- Book a Historic Venue: Choose a retreat location with historical significance, such as a renovated French Quarter mansion or a plantation estate. These venues provide a distinctive atmosphere and can really enhance the overall retreat experience.
- Host a Private Jazz Performance: Arrange for a private jazz band to perform for your group, either during a dinner or as a standalone event. This allows participants to enjoy New Orleans’ iconic music in an intimate setting, fostering a unique cultural connection.
- Incorporate a Second Line Parade: Organize a traditional second line parade, complete with a brass band, for your group to experience a quintessential New Orleans celebration. This can be a fun and energetic way to kick off or conclude your retreat.
- Offer a Customized Culinary Experience: Partner with local chefs to provide a hands-on cooking class focused on New Orleans cuisine, or arrange for a private dinner featuring a specially curated menu of regional dishes.
- Plan a Day of Service: Collaborate with local charities for a day of community service, such as rebuilding projects or environmental cleanups. This not only helps give back to the community but also strengthens team bonds through shared meaningful work.
Any Other Considerations for an Offsite in New Orleans
Despite the bad rap that New Orleans experienced post-Katrina, most areas have completely rebuilt and are again welcoming to tourists both day and night. It’s always advised that if you’re not familiar with New Orleans, stay in the best-known and most visible neighborhoods, but overall, people are genuinely very friendly and enjoy celebrating life with strangers and friends alike.
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Corporate Retreat FAQ
Definitively, yes. Work retreats allocate time and space for teams to break free from the everyday routine, encouraging innovation and creativity. These getaways promote deeper relationships among employees while fueling their productivity back in the office.
Company spending on corporate retreats can dramatically vary depending on factors such as location, size of the team, activities planned, and accommodation type. Often the budget ranges from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands. Take a look at our budgeting cheat sheet to learn more.
Generally, corporate retreats tend to fall within 2-5 days including travel time. The duration depends largely on the goals you aim to achieve from the event — whether it's strategic planning or strengthening employee relationships.
Corporate retreats are essential for enhancing team bonding, morale boosting, breaking deadlock situations in projects or negotiations, revisiting shared goals and celebrating achievements together. They provide an exclusive environment away from regular work stress where people can rejuvenate while getting a broader perspective on company objectives.
This again hugely varies but according to some market sources; small businesses might anticipate investing $500-$1000 per person whereas larger enterprises may cater budgets around $2000-$5000 per participant inclusive of flights & accommodations along with food & activities.
It involves considering various factors like ease of transportation, total distance participants need to travel, overall cost-efficiency and types of available facilities. Always remember to customize the location depending upon your specific retreat goals.
Start by setting clear objectives for the retreat. Next, determine activities that align with these goals — this can range from professional development workshops to leisure and bonding opportunities. Establishing rules for engagement can further ensure a rewarding experience.
Online research is a great starting point. Beyond that, you might want to tap into your professional network or, even better, consult corporate retreat planners who are familiar with various locations, venues, and itineraries that would be ideally suited to your company.
Resorts often offer all-inclusive packages designed specifically for corporations which include accommodation, food services along with team-building exercises in their diverse amenities like golf courses or spas.
The possibilities are endless. Team building games, skill-sharing sessions, wellness and mindfulness seminars, problem solving challenges and culinary competitions are some of quite popular ideas among many others.
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Meet Some of Our Retreat Experts
Amanda LeGresley
TRAVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER
KESWICK, ONTARIO
Amanda brings her keen eye for travel and event planning to our Operations Team, bolstered by over a decade of experience managing events for the Toronto Film Festival and other swanky clientele across Canada (she's fancy like that).
Her passion for creating memorable experiences (particularly around a great meal) makes her the perfect fit as an Operations Manager, planning awe-inspiring events for our clients.
In her spare time, Amanda loves exploring the great outdoors either on the road with the sunroof down, or on the ATV trails near her hometown of Keswick, Ontario. Indoors, she's known for being a bit of a 'sushi savant', and kicking back on the couch with the latest Reality TV with her dog, Rebel.
Andrew Hercus
TRAVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER
CANMORE, ALBERTA
Our resident "Mountain Man", if there's a job in the wild, chances are Andrew's had it. Ski Patrol? Check. Whitewater Kayak Instructor? Check. Spartan Race Medic? Somehow, even that too. To say he's big on the great outdoors (and every Canadian cliche) is an understatement. Andrew lives, breathes, and (literally) eats the wilderness.
Andrew joins the Moniker team from his home within the Rocky Mountains, in Canmore, AB, leading the Trip Planning & Operations team where he brings his talents to coordinating gobs of detail and data into seamless execution of our retreats. He's also a licensed Medic which comes in handy when our guests have a little too much fun on destination!
Casey Cogan
TRAVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Hailing from the nation's capital, Casey joins us as an Operations Manager to ensure every Moniker program is perfectly planned.
With a keen eye for the details, and a self-proclaimed overachieving perfectionist, we're lucky to have her on our team. Casey's got a sweet tooth and a soft spot for unique handbags, and is always on the hunt to add to her collection during her travels around the globe.
Ninah Del Rosario
TRAVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER
BRANFORD, ONTARIO
Cruising into our office after almost 4 years at sea with Royal Caribbean, Ninah joins us as an Operations Manager, helping put together and flawlessly execute our clients retreats and incentives.
Her background as the Entertainment Coordinator aboard cruises made for a swift transition to the operations team, where she now oversees the logistics and minutia of tasks that go into each and every one of our programs.
In her spare time, Ninah readily admits to enjoying Hallmark Movies and teaching her dog Jameson, a shih-poo (we don't know either), how to speak her native tongue Tagalog from her time growing up in the Philippines.
Sean Hoff
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Legend has it Sean started out his career in Finance, but cast off to start Moniker after attending on a number of "President Club' trips and believing he could do it better. Fast forward over a decade, with some amazing adventures around the globe with his trusty sidekick Winston, and here we are.
Sean plays the role of creative devil's advocate, always asking "what more" and figuring out ways to squeeze in that little extra personality to create truly bucket-list worthy programs for our clients.
Alex Handa
ADVISOR & PARTNER
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Alex and Sean met many moons ago, when Sean joined him as employee #8 in helping build out a new division for his Youth Travel company. 15+ years later, with over 200 employees and steering the helm of one of Canada's fastest growing companies, it's safe to say that Alex knows the travel industry inside out.
Alex advises on the strategy and growth of Moniker, ensuring the lessons and experience he's learned in his journey are instilled in Moniker's core - a commitment to focusing on the guest experience, and always striving to surprise and delight.
Steph Harper
HEAD OF MARKETING & PEOPLE, PARTNER
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
As Head of Marketing and People, Steph wears many hats at Moniker. She's a straight West Coast'er, and her laid back demeanour makes the whole team feel at ease. A nomad at heart, she’s working her way through Central and South America while working hard to ensure that our company culture continues to thrive.
Steph oversees our efforts to share the joy (and wisdom) with companies around the world, as well as see through the design and execution of all the hare-brained ideas the rest of the group comes up with. Custom-themed agendas? No problem. Travel-Themed Adult Colouring books for our clients? Now we're talkin'!
Sydney Penman
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PARTNER
SIMCOE, ONTARIO
A native of Simcoe, Ontario, Sydney brings some serious operational chops to the Moniker team from almost a decade managing hundreds of high-school & university programs across North America with our sister companies, I Love Travel & Breakaway Tours.
Her eye for detail and logistics make her a perfect fit for coordinating all the behind-the-scenes planning that go into our programs, ensuring no detail is overlooked and on-site execution is flawless. Known for her dry-wit and love of Bud Light, in her free time Sydney enjoys Karaoke and impressing the world with her Celine Dion impersonation.
Tracey Pictor
HEAD OF RESEARCH & PROPOSALS, PARTNER
TORONTO, ONTARIO
From Johannesburg, South Africa, Tracey joins the Moniker crew by heading up the Research & Proposals Team. She helps us keep on top of our destination research and pulls together all of our travel proposals!
Her experience in corporate events and wedding planning makes her a great fit to plan adventures for our clients, while her first-hand experience traveling extensively through Asia and Africa brings another dimension to the research team.
A self-professed "crazy cat lady" and hopeless chocoholic, Tracey enjoys the more peaceful side of things in her spare time, reading, whittling away on arts and crafts, painting, or finding new ways to avoid vegetables in her vegetarian diet.
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TESTIMONIALS
Why companies choose Moniker to organize their retreats
ALYSON K.
Operations Manager, Zipline
Hats off to the amazing Moniker team for making our first company offsite in over 2 years absolutely unforgettable! Beginning to end, our planning team were thoughtful, positive, professional, solutions-focused, creative, and FUN! Their on-site service was impressive; they prepared for every possible scenario and ran interference before any issue that had the potential to arise.
DR. WAYNE MULLEN
Chief People Officer, Xapo Bank
Thanks for organising, it couldn't have been an easy task to co-ordinate so many people and events but you pulled it off and everything seemed to run so smoothly!
TAYLOR S.
Solutions Consultant, Vivun
The Moniker team was beyond incredible! I don't think I would have enjoyed the trip even half as much without them. Not only are they all wonderful people but they made everything seem effortless. It was so comfortable and well coordinated that you enjoyed every second. I can not say enough wonderful things about this crew!
PUNEET B
Office Manager, Uber
"Everything was flawlessly planned from beginning to end. Can’t thank you guys enough for the help and creativity you brought to the Uber Canada Winter Retreat!"
ALLISON M
Director of Leasing, Dream Realty
"It was an incredibly well organized trip – from memorable adventures to great restaurants and lively bars – my god was it fun. Thanks for all your hard work and helping us spoil our clients, ultimately continuing to be a best-in-class company"
KATIE B
Operations Lead, Shopify
It was our first time working with a company retreat planner and Moniker repeatedly set and raised the bar in every way. They consistently met the challenge and amplified every aspect of the event with their attention to detail, timing, safety and most importantly fun.
Keith Valory
CEO, Plex Inc.
“The trip literally brings the group together. Most importantly people are connected, which helps make it clear what we want to accomplish as a company.”
ALLISON DEAN
Dir. of Operations, TheoremOne
The value of a company retreat is imperative to company culture. If you want a retreat to have a lasting impact in the minds of all attendees, truly custom experiences are critical. Moniker will always be my pick for all the details they bring, big to small, and the overall WOW
CAROLINE YOST
Head of People, Bombas
Moniker is an absolute dream to work with - from their proposal creation, to swag and execution of our Spring Retreat. They exemplify a true all-hands-on-deck attitude, and were willing to do anything and everything to ensure we had the time of our lives. I can't wait to work with them on our next retreat!
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