News for May 2011

Hall A renovated to space more suited for corporate meetings, along with other items...Wednesday, May 25, 2011Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune By Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune The Times-PicayuneThe board of directors of the Ernest N. Morial Co… Read More »

Unemployment down as well against March...Wednesday, May 25, 2011BY: Christian Moises, News EditorBATON ROUGE — While the New Orleans area added 4,500 jobs between March and April, it gained 4,900 positions over the year, according to nonseaso… Read More »

A refreshing and funny look at New Orleans Post- KatrinaMay. 24 2011By LARRY OLMSTEDIn the French Quarter of New Orleans, everyday is a celebration, whether there is a wedding, funeral or nothing at allIt has been nearly 6 years since Hurricane Katri… Read More »

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Area hotels hosted more guests in April over 2010Thursday, May 19, 2011BY: CityBusiness staff reportsNew Orleans area hotels had the fourth highest occupancy rate in April among the Top 25 markets Smith Travel Research tracks. The 75.9 percent rate w… Read More »

Armstrong Airport gets boost from Mardi Gras in MarchThursday, May 19, 2011BY: CityBusiness staff reportsLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport got a boost from Mardi Gras traffic in March, according to figures released today. It was the e… Read More »

Memorial Day shaping up to be a busy one for NOLAby Christian Moises, News EditorCityBusinessMay 19th, 2011Memorial Day is shaping up to be a busy weekend for the New Orleans area tourism industry.National business insight consulting firm Travelclick… Read More »

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Media Contacts: Katie Fontana, Susan Magrino Agency 212.957.3005katie.fontana@smapr.com Lauren Cason, Hyatt Regency New Orleans 504.587.4110lauren.cason@hyatt.com HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS PLANS TO RE-OPEN ITS DOORS OCTOBER 19, 2011 WITH MULTI-MILLIO… Read More »

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS* = nationally-televised prime-time games*WEEK 1: at Green Bay, Thursday Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., NBCWEEK 2: VS CHICAGO, Sunday Sept. 18, Noon, FOXWEEK 3: VS HOUSTON, Sunday Sept. 25, Noon, CBSWEEK 4: at Jacksonville, Sunday Oct. 2, … Read More »