World Trade Center, New Orleans

About

The World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) operates as a trade-focused nonprofit headquartered at 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3475 in New Orleans. The organization traces its roots to the International House (chartered 1943) and the International Trade Mart (chartered 1945). The merger and related development led to the establishment of WTCNO, which was dedicated on April 30, 1968. WTCNO is the founding member of the World Trade Centers Association and in 2022 entered an operational partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc. For more information, visit the about page.

Membership

WTCNO offers a standard membership option for both corporate and individual members, with an annual fee of $1,000. Membership benefits include invitations to member events, discounted pricing, access to the Emerging Professionals Network for eligible employees, and inclusion in the World Trade Centers Association reciprocal network benefits. Members also receive support from a dedicated WTCNO director for business development. More details can be found on the membership page.

Networking Opportunities

Membership includes access to various networking and programming opportunities, such as the Global Connections Series, trade mission trips, roundtable discussions, and semi-monthly Transportation Committee luncheons. Members also participate in the Emerging Professionals Network and events with visiting foreign trade and economic officials. For further information, please refer to the membership page.

Business Services

WTCNO provides a range of trade and economic development services, including advocacy, market and trade data resources, trade and logistics programming, export promotion, trade missions, and member business development support. The organization also facilitates international connectivity through the World Trade Centers Association network. More information is available on the about page.

Events Calendar

WTCNO maintains an events calendar on its website and organizes regular programs and conferences, including the Louisiana International Trade Conference and signature events such as the World Trade Center Annual Luncheon and the C. Alvin Bertel Award. For details on upcoming events, please visit the events calendar.

Member Accommodation

Through the WTCNO at The Windsor Court benefit, members receive discounted overnight rates, guaranteed upgrades to suites from Sunday to Thursday, daily breakfast credits for up to two people, complimentary internet, twice-daily housekeeping, fitness center access, and discounted pool and cabana options. More information can be found on the member accommodation page.

Leisure Activities

While WTCNO does not list standalone leisure programming, members have access to leisure amenities at the Windsor Court hotel, including the fitness center and pool. Details are available on the leisure activities page.

Dining Facilities

WTCNO does not have dedicated dining facilities. However, members enjoy discounts on catering and private dining at partner hotel outlets, specifically the Windsor Court. For more information, please visit the dining facilities page.

Special Events

Signature events organized by WTCNO include the Louisiana International Trade Conference, the World Trade Center Annual Luncheon, the C. Alvin Bertel Award, the Global Connections speaker series, and Louisiana International Trade Day at the Capital. For more details on these events, visit the special events page.

Affiliations

WTCNO is the founding member of the World Trade Centers Association and has an operational partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc. It actively participates in the WTCA global network of World Trade Centers. More information can be found on the about page.