New Orleans Marriott debuts guest room renovations and M Club redesign
September 4, 2026
New Orleans Marriott has completed a property-wide renovation of its 1,333 guest rooms and suites, along with a redesign of its M Club lounge.
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The Barnett unveils redesign as cultural hub in New Orleans’ warehouse district
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.
DoubleTree New Orleans names new general manager
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.
The Pontchartrain Hotel names Nickolas Thomas as new general manager
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.
Omni 1,000-room headquarters hotel approved for New Orleans convention center
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.
New Orleans & Company issues official statement, sends condolences to victims of Bourbon Street tragedy
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.
New Orleans ranks third in the nation as a top convention destination
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 …
New Orleans Saints partners with BBC Events for community engagement
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.
Hyatt Hotels expands reach in New Orleans with two new properties
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.
Omni pegged to operate headquarter hotel for New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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.
