Tag: New Orleans

A renovation converted the property from a Wyndham to a Hyatt. [...] Read more

Meeting planners booking at these properties receive free room nights, private parties, gift cards and more. [...] Read more

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

Lisa Ling was preaching to the choir at DMAI’s Annual Convention last month. [...] Read more

Hyatt Thrive focuses on four key pillars to foster thriving communities for investors, workers, guests and residents. [...] Read more

Winners to receive complimentary convention registration and accommodations. [...] Read more

Cities such as New Orleans, Nashville, Tenn., and Washington, D.C., capture the attention of planners looking for consummate destinations for upcoming conventions. [...] Read more

Memphis, Baton Rogue and New Orleans are being spared from the worst of the Mississippi River flooding thanks to intervention from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. [...] Read more