New Orleans remains a unique and fascinating city offering a diversity of architecture, culture, and cuisine despite being part of the worst natural disaster to strike the United States. The climate in New Orleans is semitropical, averaging 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. However, the meeting room is usually a cool 60-
65 degrees, so dress appropriately and bring a light jacket with you. Additional information about the city as well as its rebuilding and recovery efforts can be obtained through the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.neworleanscvb.com.

Additional informational websites are: www.nola.com and www.nomenu.com.