NEW ORLEANS – Visitors to New Orleans can now get discounts to top attractions, restaurants and entertainment, thanks to the “Good Times Pass” and a new partnership between New Orleans & Company, Smart Visit and aRes Travel. The discount program app is designed to enhance travel to the city, while providing meaningful revenue opportunities for New Orleans & Company members.
The Good Times Pass is an all-access ticket to the city’s most iconic, immersive, and unforgettable experiences. With just one purchase, visitors can explore six unique attractions, choosing from a curated collection of over 25 handpicked local favorites. It is 100 percent mobile – available through the Smart Visit app – and lasts for up to ten days.
“Our team at New Orleans & Company comes to work everyday laser-focused on delivering value to our members and visitors in the most innovative way,” said Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “We are excited to partner with SmartVisit and aRes Travel who share our passion for making it easier and more affordable for visitors to explore some of the places that make New Orleans special, while building a stronger, more resilient tourism economy for our entire community.”
Developed in partnership with SmartVisit, a leading developer of digital tourism and attractions platforms, and aRes Travel, an industry-leading provider for travel booking engines, the Good Times Pass gives visitors:
- Substantial discounts at carefully selected New Orleans & Company member attractions, museums, and entertainment venues
- One convenient digital pass accessible through SmartVisit’s easy-to-use mobile app
- Flexibility to mix and match experiences based on personal interests
- Transparency – visitors know exactly how much they can save before they purchase
The Good Times Pass is available now starting at $169 and can be purchased securely on NewOrleans.com. Once purchased, visitors receive a unique code via email with simple instructions to download the SmartVisit app, browse participating attractions, and start redeeming their savings right away.
“New Orleans is one of the world’s great cultural destinations, and we’re excited to support New Orleans & Company in bringing the Good Times Pass to market,” said Rachel Nettle, President of Smartvisit. “This is exactly the kind of product today’s travelers are looking for: simple to use, digitally accessible and built to unlock more of the destination experience. The launch of the Good Times Pass demonstrates how destinations can better connect visitors with the experiences that make a place memorable.”
“aRes is excited to partner with New Orleans & Company and Smartvisit to bring the Good Times Pass to life,” said Rob Kazmierski, Vice President of Business Development for aRes Travel. “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to making it easier for travelers to discover, plan, and experience more than 25 of New Orleans’ top attractions. By combining destination experiences with modern distribution and ticketing technology, we’re helping create a seamless, mobile-centric way to explore the city that benefits both visitors and local attractions.”
For more information about the Good Times Pass or to learn about membership benefits with New Orleans & Company, visit www.neworleans.com/goodtimespass.