# Plan a Trade Show or Conference in New Orleans, LA: CVB Subvention & Multi-Venue RFP Desk

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/cities/new-orleans/plan-a-show
- **Parent City Hub:** https://conventions.com/cities/new-orleans
- **CityScore™:** 9.0 / 10 (Tier-1 LA Right-to-Work Convention & Corporate Corridor)
- **Local Ground Director Desk:** Sara Chaval · National & New Orleans Ground Desk · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Model your New Orleans, LA convention P&L: $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard) hall license, 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in New Orleans + $30/nt Master Block Rebate, 9.45% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~35.8% Compounded '++' Multiplier), and 100% free turnkey show management.

## Key New Orleans, LA Benchmarks
- **Hall License Range:** $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard)
- **CVB Subvention Rule:** 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in New Orleans + $30/nt Master Block Rebate
- **Banquet Tax & Service Load:** 9.45% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~35.8% Compounded '++' Multiplier)
- **Hotel Occupancy Tax & Mandatory Resort Fees:** 16.2% Combined New Orleans Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$8,250 (Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™: $3,995 Flat)
- **FY2027 GSA Per-Diem:** $171–$211/nt (Seasonal) • $74/day M&IE