Giving Back to the City You Love
Support New Orleans Through Our Partnership with Feels
At Book NOLA, we believe your time here is about more than just where you sleep. It’s about connecting with the heartbeat of New Orleans, the music, the food, the people, the traditions, and making sure it all thrives for generations to come.
Every year, more than 18 million people visit our city. Imagine the impact if even a small fraction of them gave back while they were here. That’s why we’ve partnered with FEELS, a local initiative that makes it easy for visitors to donate to non-profits working to protect, preserve, and celebrate New Orleans’ one-of-a-kind culture.
Preserving the Magic That Makes NOLA, NOLA
New Orleans is special, and it’s the people and traditions that make it that way – from the Mardi Gras Indians to the best high school marching bands in the country to the countless musicians who got their start here…
But they don’t survive on their own. They need active protection, support, and opportunities to thrive.
By donating to FEELS, you’re joining us in ensuring these traditions, communities, and stories continue to flourish.
Our Partnership with Feels
When you travel to New Orleans, you bring energy, excitement, and much-needed economic support. Through our partnership with FEELS, we offer you an easy way to give back during your visit. Whether it’s supporting Mardi Gras cleanup efforts, funding hospitality career training, or helping local artists and musicians keep their traditions alive, your contribution goes straight to causes that truly matter.
The truth is, both our business and the soul of New Orleans depend on protecting what makes this city so extraordinary. The non-profit organizations you support through FEELS work tirelessly to preserve our culture while also raising awareness about how we can all come together to honor the incredible history, people, and food of this great city.
How It Works
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Book your stay with Book NOLA.
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Donate through FEELS — you’ll see the option in your digital guidebook in your booking confirmation.
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Choose your impact — funds go to local non-profits focused on culture, community, and sustainability
Spotlight on Turning Tables
One of the amazing programs our partnership supports is Turning Tables, a local nonprofit dedicated to Hospitality Career Training here in New Orleans.
Chances are, the bartender expertly mixing your Sazerac or the friendly guest services agent helping you plan your stay in NOLA might be a graduate of Turning Tables. They provide mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities that give rising professionals the skills they need to succeed in New Orleans’ vibrant hospitality industry.
Even a small donation can go a long way — funding mentorship hours, practical training, and career pathways that help keep talented hospitality workers thriving right here in our city.
Your support means helping real people build real careers while preserving the hospitality culture that makes New Orleans unforgettable — and it might just make your next visit to New Orleans even better.
Locals Helping Locals
At Book NOLA, we’re locals who live and breathe New Orleans every day. Our team calls this city home, and we know firsthand what makes it truly special – the music, the parades, the food, the people, and the stories that can’t be found anywhere else.
We’re not just here to rent you a place to stay. It’s important to us to protect the culture that draws you to New Orleans. This partnership with FEELS reflects our commitment to give back, support local nonprofits, and ensure New Orleans’ culture is here for generations to come.
Why it Matters for You
You may just be visiting, but many of our guests aren’t “one-and-done” travelers. They’ve been coming for years — sometimes decades — watching New Orleans grow and change while holding onto the deep connection they feel here. They want to be a part of that growth.
They want their visits to leave something meaningful behind.
With FEELS, your stay can do exactly that. Whether it’s supporting Mardi Gras cleanup and recycling efforts, helping preserve our rich musical heritage, or funding community programs that keep local traditions alive, your donation goes directly to organizations making a real difference.
Be Part of New Orleans’ Story
Our mission is to provide authentic stays to our guests and help immerse you in the unique culture New Orleans has to offer.
If you can visit New Orleans, enjoy an incredible stay, savor the best food in the world, and feel good knowing you’ve supported the organizations that keep our city’s culture alive — then we’ve succeeded in creating a stronger connection between you and New Orleans.
Five years from now, we want to look back and see hundreds of thousands of dollars contributed to New Orleans’ cultural and community organizations — because visitors like you didn’t just come for the music and the food, you came to be part of something bigger.
When you support the people, you protect the culture. And when you protect the culture, you keep New Orleans magical — for you, your kids, and theirs.