EXPEDIA NAMED OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER OF THE 2024 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Expedia Launches Exclusive Member Offers to Help Travelers Get the Most Out of Their Trip to New Orleans

SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia® and Jazz Fest announced today Expedia is the Official Travel Partner for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which takes place at New Orleans' historic Fair Grounds Race Course over eight days in April and May 2024. To make it easier for travelers to plan their trips, Expedia launched the new Jazz Fest travel hub which features city guides, travel resources and exclusive offers for One Key™ members such as hotel discounts and access to giveaways and VIP experiences.

"Thousands of people travel to Jazz Fest every spring because they know nothing beats New Orleans when it comes to music, food and soul," says Michele Rousseau, senior vice president, Global Brands at Expedia Group. "By working with Jazz Fest, Expedia gets to help ensure Jazz Fest fans get the absolute most out of their trips, whether that's great hotel rates and discounts, or exclusive member experiences at the Festival itself."

Quint Davis, producer/director of Jazz Fest, says, "This new partnership with Expedia means that Jazz Fest fans from around the world now have the most efficient way imaginable to plan their trips to New Orleans. Wherever you're coming from, the road to the Festival and to the grooviest and tastiest city on the planet is smoother than ever before. Welcome to Jazz Fest, Expedia!"

Follow Expedia on Instagram and visit the Jazz Fest travel hub for more updates in the coming weeks, including chances to win tickets to the 2024 Festival.

In the meantime, check out these must-do activities and attractions sourced from Expedia's local travel experts.

Live Music & Entertainment

The city's usual venues are teeming with talent any day of the year, and that goes for during Jazz Fest, too. Local favorites include Toulouse Theater, Vaughan's Lounge, Maple Leaf Bar, Tipitina's, Spotted Cat and Saturn Bar.

Activities & Attractions

Take the St. Charles Streetcar to travel down famous places like St. Charles Avenue and Magazine Street. Visit the Sazerac House, a museum of cocktails where the tours are free and so are the sips. See the local wildlife with a Honey Island Swamp Tour or visit the Audubon Aquarium and Zoo.

Food

From Parkway Poorboys in Mid-City to the French Quarter's Sylvain or Mosquito Supper Club in the Garden District, there's a lot to choose from, no matter where you're staying. Make a reservation well in advance since tables tend to fill up fast during Jazz Fest.

For more inspiration, start a chat with Expedia's in-app travel assistant powered by ChatGPT. Try a prompt like, "Where should I stay for Jazz Fest?" or "top things to do in New Orleans." Become a One Key™ member to start enjoying member perks and savings in the leadup to the festival.

About Expedia
Expedia^® is one of the world's leading full-service travel brands, with a mission of helping travelers get the most out of every trip they take by providing everything they need all in one place, ensuring they are getting the most out of every trip they take, and above all else, feel supported every step of the way.

Our commitment to insights matched with our unprecedented scale allows us to understand our travelers better than anyone else, delivering exactly what they need, when they need it. Our personalized experiences, backed by incredible technology, enable us to deliver the widest selection of product offerings across accommodations, transportation, activities and experiences that help you get the most out of your journey.

Use our mobile app or visit www.expedia.com to plan your journey with us.

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Notes to Editor:

Top-Rated Places to Eat

Where to Stay

When looking for a top-rated place to stay in the city, you cannot go wrong with any of the following places. Browse hotels and get the best rates by visiting https://www.expedia.com/see/jazzfest.

• Hotel Monteleone
• NOPSI Hotel
• Le Méridien New Orleans
• Bourbon Orleans Hotel
• New Orleans Marriott
• Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter
• Loews New Orleans Hotel
• The Royal Sonesta
• The Westin New Orleans
• Hotel St. Marie
• Omni Royal Orleans
• Old 77 Hotel
• The Pontchartrain Hotel
• Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette
• Hotel Kimpton Fontenot 
• Le Pavillon New Orleans
• The Eliza Jane

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