Saintsational Impact
Al Groos, general manager of the Royal Sonesta, hasn’t seen anything like it since before Katrina. The phone lines in the hotel’s reservation office are ringing off the hook, and it’s been so busy he...
View ArticleTourism sector fears repeat of Katrina effect from oil spill
Perception is king in the tourism industry but it may prove to be killer in New Orleans. By all accounts, the city should not suffer a significant economic hit from the Deepwater Horizon oil leak. New...
View ArticleOil leak clouds long-term future for hotels, conventions
New Orleans hotels face long-term uncertainty related to the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, with most operators in the French Quarter and Central Business District reporting few cancellations and an...
View ArticleNew Orleans tourism industry braces for violent crime impact
Business owners in the French Quarter say they want to see more police officers and increased street lighting. If a tragedy similar to what took place on Halloween occurs during a high-profile event...
View ArticleRestaurant at Hotel Monteleone to open in March
The Hotel Monteleone announced that its new restaurant, Criollo, will make its debut in March. Criollo, under the guidance of Chef Joseph Maynard, will feature “Louisiana fusion” cuisine, a mixture of...
View ArticleSaintsational Impact
Al Groos, general manager of the Royal Sonesta, hasn’t seen anything like it since before Katrina. The phone lines in the hotel’s reservation office are ringing off the hook, and it’s been so busy he...
View ArticleTourism sector fears repeat of Katrina effect from oil spill
Perception is king in the tourism industry but it may prove to be killer in New Orleans. By all accounts, the city should not suffer a significant economic hit from the Deepwater Horizon oil leak. New...
View ArticleOil leak clouds long-term future for hotels, conventions
New Orleans hotels face long-term uncertainty related to the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, with most operators in the French Quarter and Central Business District reporting few cancellations and an...
View ArticleNew Orleans tourism industry braces for violent crime impact
Business owners in the French Quarter say they want to see more police officers and increased street lighting. If a tragedy similar to what took place on Halloween occurs during a high-profile event...
View ArticleRestaurant at Hotel Monteleone to open in March
The Hotel Monteleone announced that its new restaurant, Criollo, will make its debut in March. Criollo, under the guidance of Chef Joseph Maynard, will feature “Louisiana fusion” cuisine, a mixture of...
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