November 17, 2025
The Barnett, a JdV by Hyatt lifestyle hotel in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District, has completed a comprehensive redesign, reintroducing the property as a cultural and culinary hub reflecting the spirit of New Orleans.
October 30, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans has named Frank Cook as its new general manager. Cook brings more than 30 years of leadership in the hospitality industry. His experience includes serving as vice president of operations for Hospitality America, where he oversaw 19 Hilton and Marriott-branded properties.
August 18, 2025
The Pontchartrain Hotel has appointed Nickolas Thomas as general manager. Thomas will oversee day-to-day management and strategic direction of the historic 106-room property in New Orleans’ Garden District.
February 10, 2025
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts to develop a 1,000-room convention center headquarters hotel.
January 3, 2025
Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination and marketing sales organization for the city’s tourism industry, issued a statement following the New Year’s Day rampage at Bourbon Street.
November 8, 2024
NEW ORLEANS—A new “Top 250” study, conducted by 2Synergize LLC, Destinations International, and Simpleview, ranks New Orleans third among destinations for conventions. Of the top 250 conventions in the country, the study reveals 88 percent are held in just 20 cities, including New Orleans.
The study analyzed the largest conventions …
October 24, 2024
New Orleans—New Orleans Saints football has selected BBC Events, a New Orleans-based destination marketing company and expert in the meetings and events industry, as a small business partner. BBC Events delivers creative, impactful solutions for corporate, incentive, and large-scale events.
June 28, 2024
Hyatt Hotels has announced the Maison Métier (formerly Maison de la Luz) and The Barnett (formerly Ace Hotel New Orleans) have joined the company's portfolio as affiliated hotels.
June 8, 2024
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority is moving forward with the development of a 1,000-room headquarters hotel for the Louisiana convention center.
April 29, 2024
Adam J. Straight, COO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, was recently recognized as a “Power 20” honoree by New Orleans City Business.
