Global New Orleans is a non-profit organization that facilitates professional and personal interaction for international visitors to New Orleans and the greater New Orleans area including official U.S. Department of State visits for international leaders and emerging professionals. Global New Orleans enhances respect and communication through international exchanges and alliances and promotes the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana as important business and cultural centers. Global New Orleans arranges professional exchanges and cultural excursions for over 500 emerging international leaders who travel to Louisiana annually through the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program.