Special Events: Project Tours

Follow these steps to add a special event to your registration:

Visit the My Event Registrations page.
Follow the prompts to sign in to your NAIOP account if you haven't already signed in.
Under "My Corporate Event Registration," find National Forums Symposium 2025 and click on it.
Hit the green Edit Registration button under your name. Confirm your information and then hit “Next Step.”
Scroll down to find the tour or special event you'd like to register for and click the check box next to it. Once finished, select "Next Step" at the bottom of the screen.
Follow the prompts to check out and complete payment.

Riverside Industrial Boat Tour: Port NOLA

Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ticketed event; $50 USD / $68 CAD fee
Capacity: 30 participants

Take a short walk to the Mississippi River and board a boat for a riverside tour of the Port of New Orleans and a first-hand look at the working river. Port NOLA is a key deepwater port, providing access to more than 30 major inland hubs through waterways, railroads and highways and generates around $100 million annually from cargo, rail, industrial real estate and cruises.

Hosted by Greater New Orleans, Inc., Port of New Orleans.

Project tours co-presented by Rockefeller Group, Affinius Capital, Link Logistics, Prologis, Inc., CenterPoint Properties, Granite Properties, JLL, Majestic Realty Co., Marcus & Millichap and Newmark.

Project tours co-presented by NAIOP Gulf Coast Chapter sponsors, Greater New Orleans, Stirling, Woodward, Agile Coast, CBRE, First Horizon Bank, Fishman Haygood, ARCO Design/Build, Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC, JEDCO, Landis Construction, Lee & Associates, The Port of New Orleans, Ryan Gootee, General Contractors, LLC.

Big Easy Luxury Redefined: A Tour of Caesars New Orleans and the Four Seasons

Wednesday, May 14, 1:45-5:15 p.m.
Ticketed event; $50 USD / $68 CAD fee
Capacity: 30 participants

This tour begins with a short walk to the first stop at Caesars New Orleans, which has recently undergone a $435 million transformation launching a new era of luxury, featuring nearly 800 hotel rooms; a world-class, 150,000-square-foot gaming floor; restaurants from renowned chefs like Emeril Lagasse and Nobu; and a spectacular 5,700-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook. Next, the group will explore the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. The iconic 34-story tower, completed in 1968, was designed by legendary architect Edward Durell Stone. This landmark modernist building has been painstakingly restored and enhanced.

Hosted by Ryan Gootee General Contractors, L.L.C., Caesars New Orleans, Woodward Interests, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans and Pomegranate Hospitality.

South Market Walking Tour: Where History, Culture and Modern Life Converge

Wednesday, May 14, 2-5 p.m.
Ticketed event; $50 USD / $68 CAD fee
Capacity: 30 participants

Discover the vibrant South Market district on a walking tour through the heart of New Orleans. Once a bustling hub for shipping, today South Market brings together the best of New Orleans, blending modern luxury with historic charm. Explore this storied district filled with local boutiques, award-winning restaurants, celebrated galleries, unique entertainment venues and exceptional residences and hotels. Located across from the Superdome and Smoothie King Center, South Market connects the Central Business District, Warehouse/Arts District, and Sports/Entertainment District. With its sustainable design and modern architecture, South Market is where New Orleans' rich history and dynamic future come together, offering an electric atmosphere that is uniquely New Orleans.

Hosted by Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Domain Companies.