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
- 2014 ADMEI Achievement Awards: Best Innovative Events – $100,001 – $200,000
- 2015 ADME International Excellence Award for Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
- 2015 ISES Esprit Award for Best Meeting Conference Program ($250,000+)
-2015 International Special Events Society (ISES) Esprit Award: Best Meeting/Conference Program with a budget over $250,000
- 2015 ADMEI Achievement Award for Excellence in Sustainable Initiatives
- 2016 ADMEI Achievement Award 2016 for Best Creative Activity – Best Corporate Social Responsibility
- 2016 ADMEI Award 2016 for Excellence in Site Inspections
- 2023 ADMEI Achievement Award for Best Four-Week Challenge Event

Diane Lyons, President
Awards and Accolades
- Smart Meetings’ 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award
- DMC Network’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
- Biz New Orleans’ 2023 Women to Watch
- 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
- New Orleans Magazine’s 2016 People to Watch
- American Red Cross’ 2016 Power of Women Honoree
- HandCraft Heroes Award 2013

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

What a night! The DMC Network party at Jason Aldean’s was one for the books. It had laughs, music, and some of our favor...
10/08/2025

What a night! The DMC Network party at Jason Aldean’s was one for the books. It had laughs, music, and some of our favorite New Orleans hoteliers and venue friends in the mix!

Jonni and our DMC Network, LLC partners from Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago — connecting, collaborating, and passing ...
10/08/2025

Jonni and our DMC Network, LLC partners from Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago — connecting, collaborating, and passing a good time at 🙌

CTC Destination Management + Cosmo Cool Concepts, Inc. + The CE Group

Day 1? Amazing.Day 2? Hold my lanyard.Let's go!
10/08/2025

Day 1? Amazing.
Day 2? Hold my lanyard.

Let's go!

Who’s ready for day two of ?!

10/08/2025

Day 1- IMEX Done

It’s happening tonight! 🎉 The DMC Network VIP evening is the place to be during .If you’re in Las Vegas for IMEX Americ...
10/07/2025

It’s happening tonight! 🎉 The DMC Network VIP evening is the place to be during .

If you’re in Las Vegas for IMEX America, come join the fun and connect with industry friends! We'll see you there 😎

Our strength is in our people... these amazing partners make DMC Network, LLC what it is! Excited for !
10/07/2025

Our strength is in our people... these amazing partners make DMC Network, LLC what it is! Excited for !

What a way to start off ! Thank you to all of the DMC Network members who joined us for two days of education and networking as part of this year’s pre-IMEX Annual meeting.

Now, a great few days all over the show floor!

10/02/2025

The iconic Caesars Superdome. A New Orleans marching band. ACCENT New Orleans event planners. Put them together and you get a night that was nothing short of legendary.

ACCENT has spent over 30 years creating events that capture the heart and soul of the Crescent City. From corporate meetings to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, we turn world-famous venues into unforgettable experiences.

🎶 Ready to plan your own legendary New Orleans event?
Start here: https://accent-dmc.com/why-new-orleans/

If you work in hospitality, this one’s for you. Great way to pick up new skills and meet some good people along the way....
09/29/2025

If you work in hospitality, this one’s for you. Great way to pick up new skills and meet some good people along the way.

Love seeing our friends at NOCHI and New Orleans & Company offering ways for folks in the industry to keep growing.

Serving Up Hospitality is here! 🌟

This flexible, five-part seminar series, produced in partnership with the NOCHI, is designed to help hospitality professionals grow both personally and professionally.

🗓 Each seminar is offered twice throughout September and October, so you can mix and match sessions to fit your schedule.
💼 Free for employees of member companies
📜 Complete all five and earn a certificate of completion
📍 Classes run 9 AM–12 PM at NOCHI, 725 Howard Ave

More details and registration: https://bit.ly/3IfQaJs

This is the part where the music takes over and you forget about everything else.It’s why a New Orleans street feels les...
09/26/2025

This is the part where the music takes over and you forget about everything else.

It’s why a New Orleans street feels less like a place and more like an experience 😎

Why choose the Crescent City for your next event? Here are a few reasons...
https://accent-dmc.com/why-new-orleans

Always great to see the collaboration and vision driving New Orleans forward. Proud to be part of a community that’s sha...
09/24/2025

Always great to see the collaboration and vision driving New Orleans forward. Proud to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of our city together! 💙🩵❤️

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New Orleans, LA
70119

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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: