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  NOPSI Hotel: A Grand Old Utility Bureau Is Now A Top New Orleans Lodge     John OseidContributor  Travel I cover the world of travel with gusto...literally, the world.   … Read More »

Michael Smith, hotelier and philanthropist, awarded Times-Picayune Loving Cup BY JOHN POPE | CONTRIBUTING WRITER   AUG 4, 2019 - 6:01 AM It was a hot, punishingly steamy July day in New Orleans, b… Read More »

Young Bloods: Ralph Mahana General Manager, Windsor Court Hotel 08/01/2019   Lindsay Mack, Photos by Cheryl Gerber New Orleans has long been praised for its vibrant hospitality culture, and the latest generation of … Read More »

Two New Orleans Hotels Enter The Scene With A Lot Of Southern Charm   Natasha Wolff Arts New Orleans has two exciting new hotel entrants in the market, both packed with character and masterminded … Read More »

    What’s New in New Orleans Hospitality Industry This July DESTINATION & TOURISM  NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY  JULY 01, 2019  WHY IT RATES: New Orleans & Company looks forward to several new de… Read More »

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans to Open Late 2019 by  Benedict Carrizzo  Jun 17, 2019 9:00am   Sonesta is launching Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans at the end of 2019. The new extended-stay hotel w… Read More »

OP-ED: Prepare to turn over lots of pay data this summer By:  CityBusiness Guest Perspective June 13, 20190   Think you have a relaxing summer ahead of you? Think again. Thanks to a shocking court ruling from a federal … Read More »

The Room Key: Securing a Seat at the Table With Convention and Visitors Bureaus Mavis Early, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, shares her advice for how hoteliers can build good relationships with local con… Read More »

Legislation allows Convention Center to own proposed headquarters hotel By:  Andrew Valenti, Reporter  June 6, 20190   A proposed 1,200-room hotel adjacent to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center can be owned by … Read More »

Developer purchases former Warwick Hotel in CBD By:  Andrew Valenti, Reporter June 6, 20190   A local developer has acquired a former hotel in the Central Business District with plans to put the property back into comme… Read More »