Craig Guillot
Effective preparedness and planning often starts with identifying the threats and preparing for worst-case scenarios. [...] Read more
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans, causing devastating flooding in the days following the storm. An estimated 25,000 displaced people sought refuge in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Bob Johnson, president of the convention center, was the man at the helm. Today, the convention center is restored and operating more efficiently. Tourism has rebounded and the city is hosting more conventions and meetings than ever. Johnson spoke with Connect about [...] Read more
Bob Johnson, president of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, talks about what lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and the future of New Orleans as a meetings destination. [...] Read more
