Accent New Orleans DMC

Accent New Orleans DMC Founded in 1991, ACCENT is an award-winning, full-service event/meeting planning firm in New Orleans. In 1991, Diane B.

Lyons, Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), began ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc. with just two people and one goal: to provide meeting professionals and convention planners with local expertise, the highest level of customer service, and truly unforgettable experiences. Our staff now consists of 11 full-time employees, 6 project managers, and more

than 100 part-time employees. ACCENT now runs 100 programs in every major meeting city in the US, as well as in Canada and the Caribbean. You can expect total professionalism and hands-on management of each job, exceptional attention to security and safety procedures, and consistently high quality service from ACCENT. ACCENT boasts numerous awards and features in several major business publications including The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Nation's Business, as well as an appearance on Good Morning America. ACCENT has an established presence in New Orleans as one of its first accredited Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME). ACCENT Awards & Accolades:
- 2010 ISES Esprit Award for Best Meeting/Conference (Program Budget of over $250,000+)
- 2010 ADME Achievement Award for Best Innovative Event ($200,001 and above)
- WBEC South 2010 WBE Supplier of the Year ($1-10 Million)
- 2010 ADME Achievement Award for Best Recreational Activity
- 2012 ADME Achievement Award for Best Team-Building Activity
- 2015 ADME International Excellence Award for Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
- 2015 ISES Esprit Award for Best Meeting Conference Program ($250,000+)

Diane Lyons, President
Awards and Accolades
- PCMA Convene Magazine "Author of the Year"
- Named "Top 50 Business Women of New Orleans" by New Orleans City Business
- Contributing Editor to Conference Direct’s Meeting Mentor Magazine
- Member of Board of Managers, DMC Network

ACCENT's Affiliations:
- Financial & Insurance Conference Planners
- Society of Incentive & Travel Executives
- Professional Convention Management Association
- International Special Events Society
- Meeting Professionals International
- New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
- National Association of Catering Executives
- Association of Destination Management Executives
- American Society of Association Executives

From the music to the magic, this city knows how to steal hearts. Happy Valentine’s Day from ACCENT and the place that l...
02/14/2025

From the music to the magic, this city knows how to steal hearts. Happy Valentine’s Day from ACCENT and the place that loves to celebrate! 🎭❤️⚜️

02/13/2025

New Orleans doesn’t just host events… we throw them. 🎭🏈 The Super Bowl LIX Parade lit up Downtown with floats, bands, beads, and that Big Easy energy that makes every celebration legendary.

Here we don’t do small. We do unforgettable. That’s why we’re .

DMC Network, LLC New Orleans & Company New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation

We like the way Sean Payton thinks!
02/11/2025

We like the way Sean Payton thinks!

According to Sean Payton,

Nola just does it better when it comes to superbowl ⚜️🔐
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02/11/2025
Super Bowl’s over, the reviews are in, and guess what? New Orleans stole the show again! 🎉 Walkable streets, killer food...
02/11/2025

Super Bowl’s over, the reviews are in, and guess what? New Orleans stole the show again! 🎉 Walkable streets, killer food, and that Southern hospitality hit different. As ESPN's Peter Burns said, "Every event needs more New Orleans flavor."

Shoutout to our ACCENT team, partners, and everyone in the hospitality industry for making it all happen! 🙌 And that's exactly what we do best.


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It's finally game time! 🏈 Our ACCENT New Orleans Super Bowl crew is soaking up the moment after a busy week of hosting i...
02/09/2025

It's finally game time! 🏈 Our ACCENT New Orleans Super Bowl crew is soaking up the moment after a busy week of hosting incredible events. We’re ready for kickoff – who’s your pick? Chiefs or Eagles? 🏆

02/09/2025

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Super Bowl LIX is here, and the Caesar's Superdome is looking 🔥! The city's ready, the field's set... time for kickoff! ...
02/09/2025

Super Bowl LIX is here, and the Caesar's Superdome is looking 🔥! The city's ready, the field's set... time for kickoff! New Orleans is !

ACCENT New Orleans Super bowl team is grabbing a quick 15-minute breather after hosting some phenomenal events for our c...
02/09/2025

ACCENT New Orleans Super bowl team is grabbing a quick 15-minute breather after hosting some phenomenal events for our clients this week! 24 hours remaining!

02/09/2025

Our homie Robin Barnes Music!!

02/08/2025

Even Martha Stewart made it to New Orleans !

02/08/2025

Yeah you right! ✨️⚜️✨️

Can't make it Downtown today for the Super Bowl LIX parade? Catch it here, courtesy of New Orleans Super Bowl Host Commi...
02/08/2025

Can't make it Downtown today for the Super Bowl LIX parade? Catch it here, courtesy of New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee and NOLA.com! It all starts at 10 a.m.! ⚜️🏈🎉

Join us as Nola.com proudly presents the official livestream of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee Parade, brought to you by Ochsner Health. Don’t miss a mome...

😍 Absolutely gorgeous! ⚜️
02/08/2025

😍 Absolutely gorgeous! ⚜️

A spectacular capture of New Orleans during weekend! 💜💛💚

📸 credit: Caitlyn Reisgen, LASER Division, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

It's time! Let's go! ✨️⚜️✨️
02/06/2025

It's time! Let's go! ✨️⚜️✨️

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4300 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70119

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+15045241227

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New Orleans doesn’t just host events… we throw them. 🎭🏈 The Super Bowl LIX Parade lit up Downtown with floats, bands, beads, and that Big Easy energy that makes every celebration legendary. Here we don’t do small. We do unforgettable. That’s why we’re #BuiltToHost. #ItsWhatWeDo #NewOrleans #SuperBowlLIX #eventprofs #DMC #DMCNetwork DMC Network, LLC New Orleans & Company New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation

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Every inch, every moment...pure magic. ✨ #NewOrleans is #BuiltToHost. It’s who we are. It’s #WhatWeDo. 🏈⚜️ #SuperBowl #eventprofs #DMC #DMCNetwork #SuperBowlLIX

ACCENT New Orleans Super bowl team is grabbing a quick 15-minute breather after hosting some phenomenal events for our clients this week! 24 hours remaining!

Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade 2024
Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade 2024

Earlier today, the ACCENT team had so much fun taking a quick break from Sugar Bowl prep to join the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade 2024! Huge thanks to Mardi Gras World and River City Venues for hosting us. Proud to partner with Allstate and the Sugar Bowl teams for events like this! ⚜️🏈🎭 #NewOrleans #DMC #eventprofs #SugarBowl #parade #BuilttoHost #ItsWhatWeDo

Lights on The Lake 2024
Lights on The Lake 2024

Team ACCENT had a blast at Lights on The Lake 2024 this past weekend, supporting the incredible work of the Pontchartrain Conservancy! Families enjoyed an evening of festive lights, music, delicious food, and fun arts and crafts for the kids—all under perfect weather. A big thank you to David Nola Photography for catching the magic! #NewOrleans #events #eventprofs #NOLA #travel #holidays #LightsonTheLake

Diane, Marcus, and Jonni soaking up the holiday vibes last night at the Hospitality Industry Holiday Party... Because even in the busiest season, you’ve got to make time to have some fun. Nothing like celebrating the season with our amazing hospitality family! 🥂 Thanks to New Orleans & Company, French Quarter Business Association, Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, and Louisiana Restaurant Association for hosting and a great time! #BuilttoHost #ItsWhatWeDo #NewOrleans #DMC #eventprofs

GNOSF Honors Luncheon 2024
GNOSF Honors Luncheon 2024

We had the honor of celebrating New Orleans' rich legacy of hosting Super Bowls and gearing up for #SuperBowlLIX at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Honors Luncheon! From hearing Saints owner Gayle Benson and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to soaking in the excitement at the iconic Caesars Superdome, this event was all about the city we love. The countdown to February is on... let’s do this! 🏈 P.S. This Super Bowl ties New Orleans with Miami for the most Super Bowls hosted… but we’re coming for that record! It's why we're #BuilttoHost. #ItsWhatWeDo #travel #DMC #SuperBowl #NFL

🎄🚋✨ Ready for a "sweet" holiday treat? Step into the festive spirit at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, and marvel at their iconic gingerbread streetcar, a deliciously crafted masterpiece that’s pure eye candy! Celebrity riders, holiday vibes, and plenty of Crescent City charm await. Don’t miss this magical kickoff to the season! #NewOrleans #travel #DMC #Christmas #GingerbreadStreetcar #HolidayMagic #NewOrleansHolidays #BuilttoHost #ItsWhatWeDo

🎃👻 Celebrating Halloween the ACCENT way – with great company and unforgettable moments. Cheers to our fantastic partners and all things spooky and spectacular! #NewOrleans #DMC #travel #Halloween

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In 1991, Diane B. Lyons, Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), began ACCENT New Orleans, Inc., a DMC Network Company with just two people and one goal: to provide meeting professionals and convention planners with local expertise, the highest level of customer service, and truly unforgettable experiences. You can expect total professionalism and hands-on management of each job, exceptional attention to security and safety procedures, and consistently high quality service from ACCENT.

ACCENT is a proud member of the DMC Network, LLC, the meeting and event industry’s only fully member-owned community of destination management companies (DMCs) operating in over 100 destinations across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe. DMC Network harnesses the talents of a dynamic, trust-driven community of like-minded DMCs sharing best practices, education, networking and customer referrals. We strive to be recognized as the world’s leading DMC community, connecting you to fully accredited, legacy organizations whose unsurpassed reputations, local relationships and expertise guarantee peace of mind and flawless program delivery. For further information, please visit: www.dmcnetwork.com

ACCENT boasts numerous awards and features in several major business publications including The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Nation's Business, as well as an appearance on Good Morning America. ACCENT has an established presence in New Orleans as one of its first accredited Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI).

ACCENT’s Awards: