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From the River to the Lake, Kenner has it all!

Fly into the Louis Armstrong International Airport or road-trip your way in, to discover Kenner’s majestic Louisiana landscape steeped in history, culture, and entertainment.  Minutes from New Orleans & the French Quarter, Kenner is Jefferson Parish’s largest incorporated city and convenient to anything you want to access in Southeast Louisiana.

Miami Worldcenter $4B Mixed-use Project Includes Convention Hotel

MIAMI-Fla. — The South Florida market is adding another feather to its tourism and conventions cap. Netherlands-based citizenM has broken ground at the Miami Worldcenter, a $4-billion mixed-use development creating a ‘city within a city’

Memphis Meetings Facility Renamed Renasant Convention Center

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis convention and meetings facility has been renamed the Renasant Convention Center. The City of Memphis and Renasant Bank said the naming rights partnership runs for 10 years, with the bank having the option to extend the naming rights via an additional two, five-year term options.

Nashville’s Convention Center Authority Green-lights Metro Deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Convention Center Authority has voted unanimously to enter into a MOU (PILOT Agreement) with Metro. “Nashville’s unprecedented growth in convention bookings has allowed the MCC to enter into this agreement with the city,” said Charles Starks, president/CEO of Music City Center.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans: Largest Hotel Acquisition in Louisiana History

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- ERG Enterprises, a New Orleans-based investment company, has announced its partnership in acquiring the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, the largest hotel acquisition in Louisiana history. Established in 1976, the 32-story Hyatt Regency is the third-largest hotel in New Orleans. Its proximity to the Superdome and Smoothie King Center makes it an attractive destination for events and entertainment.

Holiday Themed Lighting & Entertainment

During a recent visit, I had the opportunity to view the results of The Hotel Crescent Court’s $33 million renovation as it neared its April completion.

Throughout the weekend was there, the Crescent and its spectacular staff never missed a single detail. From the valet crew that greeted me upon …


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