News for November 2010

November 22, 2010 BY: The Associated PressBP will give Louisiana $5 million every three months over the next year and a half to promote Louisiana’s tourism, state officials said Friday.The $30 million for tourism promotion is part of $78 mil… Read More »

More travelers use online sites for reviews more than ever. Are reviewers making truthful comments or just venting?Thursday, November 11, 2010BY: Jennifer Larino, Staff Writer From rants on running toilets to sly remarks about the bagel offerings … Read More »

Major work completed as a part of an $8 million renovation.Sunday, November 14, 2010Jaquetta White, The Times-PicayuneThe former St. Ann Hotel in the French Quarter reopened to guests this month after a July closure, an $8 million renovation and a n… Read More »

BP has earmarked $6 million to support New Orleans tourismSunday, November 07, 2010 Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune The $6 million grant BP will provide for New Orleans tourism will be divided equally over three years, the head of the city's … Read More »

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, now 25 years old, focuses on a new growth strategy November 03, 2010 Twenty-five years after opening as exhibition space for the 1984 World's Fair, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - New Orleans is n… Read More »

"We're not declaring victory, but today is a great step forward for our state," Jindal said...Tuesday, November 02, 2010By Mark SchleifsteinStaff writerSurrounded by state and local officials, seafood dealers, restaurateurs and oyster growers, G… Read More »

Norwegian deepens ties to Crescent CitySunday, October 31, 2010By Jaquetta WhiteWhen the Norwegian Spirit drops anchor at the Port of New Orleans next month, it will mark a new era in the company's relationship with New Orleans, one that will be … Read More »

Developer envisions downtown complexSunday, October 31, 2010By Katy ReckdahlDevelopers tapped to recreate the Iberville public housing complex say they can also build a retail development nearby that could rival Lakeside Shopping Center.The Housing A… Read More »

Saenger Theatre is about to get a new lease on lifeThursday, October 21, 2010, 10:33 AMFrank Donze, The Times-PicayuneA grand plan to restore the iconic Saenger Theatre to its former glory is poised to take a big step forward today when the New Or… Read More »