Tag: New Orleans
The economic downturn wreaked havoc on the finances of many cities and states across the country. One way cities can raise additional revenue to help bridge budget shortfalls is to raise travel taxes for everything from hotel occupancy taxes to rental car, airport, meal and other taxes. Raising travel taxes can be an effective revenue generator, but for cities that rely on tourism and conventions, raising taxes too much can hurt that all-important visitor business. [...] Read more
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans has become one of the most technologically powerful convention centers in the nation, thanks to recent renovations there. [...] Read more
Last month, Hyatt Hotels opened the fifth hotel in its boutique-style Andaz brand, Andaz 5th Avenue, and announced plans to reopen its New Orleans property. [...] Read more
Many cities are sweetening deals for Gulf Coast travelers, offering incentives such as waived deposit fees and extended cancellation periods to fight cancellations due to the oil spill. [...] Read more
New Orleans launched a strategic unified master plan for the city’s tourism industry to create added value for meeting planners Jan. 20, 2010. [...] Read more
New Orleans’ is arguably the closest thing to Paris this side of the Atlantic. The historic, walkable city really defines the much-overused “unique.” [...] Read more
The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has a new team of greeters set to welcome convention attendees to the facility. The Fleur de Lis Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the lobby to direct visitors to registration desks and meeting rooms in the 3.1 million-sq.-ft. space.
In a city with a solid French heritage, residents often welcome guests by saying “Bienvenue a la Maison.” The ambassadors greet visitors with a friendly “Bienvenue,” which means welcome, [...] Read more
A $145-million restoration is planned for The Roosevelt New Orleans, including 60,000 square feet of event and meeting space. A member of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, The Roosevelt has 504 rooms, 135 suites, and three ballrooms. The hotel is located near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans.
The Roosevelt Ballroom, the most glamorous and expansive of the three ballrooms, features crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, and 20,124 square feet of meeting space with air walls that [...] Read more
The American Society of Travel Agents finds favorite U.S. destinations to be the most budget-friendly in 2009. Las Vegas and Orlando ranked first and second, with Branson, Missouri, New Orleans and Los Angeles rounding out the top five.
Las Vegas topped the list with its multitude of choices in lodging and entertainment, competitive prices and great bargains on airfare and dining. Orland/Disney World remains a perennial “must visit” due to numerous package trips and Disney’s “Kids [...] Read more
The travel industry has found a popular, lucrative new brand, a bright spot in a troubled economy. Even as President Obama works on plans to turnaround the struggling economy, destination marketers are building business by adding links on their websites to Obama tours and packages.
A Presidential Chicago tour is featured on choosechicago.com for visitors who want to “experience the city the Obamas enjoy.”
Hawaii’s official tourism site has a page dedicated to its native son, with [...] Read more
