
Dardenne sounds alarm on cuts
March 24, 2011 Latest NewsBudget hurts parks, tourism, he saysThursday, March 24, 2011By Jan MollerCapital bureauBATON ROUGE -- State parks, libraries, arts and tourism promotion programs would be shortchanged under Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget proposal, Lt. Gov. Jay Darden… Read More »

SHOT to stay in Vegas, CITA Wireless conference to bring 42,000 to NOLA in May 2012
March 24, 2011 Latest NewsThursday, March 24, 2011By Jaquetta WhiteBusiness writerThe Ernest N. Morial Convention Center -- New Orleans failed in its bid to lure a major national hunting and gaming conference to the city from its decade-long home in Las Vegas, an official wit… Read More »

LA Workforce Commissions says New Orleans area thrives in hospitality
March 23, 2011 Latest NewsLA Workforce disagrees the Forbes Magazine article...Don Ames ReportingWWL RadioA recent article in Forbes Magazine said New Orleans would be the toughest city in which to find a job in 2011.But, the State Labor Department strongly disagrees.Labor o… Read More »

Jimmie Fore, director of convention center passed away Sunday
March 23, 2011 Latest News"He was the icon in the industry for running convention centers,"...Wednesday, March 23, 2011By Jaquetta WhiteBusiness writerJimmie D. Fore, who led the New Orleans convention center for 16 years, died Sunday at his home in Marble Falls, Texas. He wa… Read More »

Stalled renovations to restart at Saenger Theatre
March 22, 2011 Latest NewsTax credit issue has been to blame for the stall in workMarch 21, 2011The Times-PicayuneBy: Frank DonzeThe stalled renovation of the Saenger Theatre on Canal Street is scheduled to resume next month, thanks to a decision Monday by City Hall to fron… Read More »

JW Marriott is in new hands...
March 16, 2011 Latest NewsNew owners believe New Orleans is on the upswing.Wednesday, March 16, 2011City BusinessGreg LaRose, EditorThe JW Marriott New Orleans on Canal Street has new owners. According to Chaffe & Associates, which provides merger and acquisition data for Cit… Read More »
New nonstop flights added at New Orleans International
March 15, 2011 Latest News2 airlines add nonstop flights... Monday, March 14, 2011 BY: CityBusiness staff reports Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has announced new nonstop service to Baltimore-Washington and Nashville, Tenn., on Southwest Airlines a… Read More »

Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans 4 Diamond Status
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N.O. airport approved for charter Cuba flights
March 14, 2011 Latest NewsNew Orleans airport is one of eight given approval for Cuba flightsPublished: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 By The Associated Press Eight airports including Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, have gained fede… Read More »

Armstrong Airport in high gear
March 7, 2011 Latest NewsLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is bracing for a busy seven-day stretch as Mardi Gras revelers descend on the city.Armstrong Airport in high gearMore travelers than usual attractedTimes-PicayuneSaturday, March 05, 2011From staff re… Read More »