NEW ORLEANS – The president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, Stephen Perry, announced that Stephanie Turner, a New Orleans hospitality industry veteran, will become vice president of convention sales and strategies for New Orleans & Company in early…
NEW YORK - Marriott is pushing more heavily into home-sharing, confident that its combination of luxury properties and loyalty points can lure travelers away from rivals like Airbnb. The world's biggest hotel company will soon start taking reservations through its website…
The much-anticipated Sazerac House is now just a few months from completion.
DENVER – Stonebridge Companies, a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, has acquired the 280-room Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans Convention Center hotel in partnership with an affiliate of Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. As the property…
NEW ORLEANS – Chef Emeril Lagasse and the Emeril Lagasse Foundation are proud to announce Belle Chasse Academy as its second school site of the recently launched Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen. Established by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Emeril’s…
NEW ORLEANS - After a nationwide search, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Adam Straight as vice president of operations. In this capacity, Straight will be tasked with the oversight of plans and strategies for Convention Center…
NEW ORLEANS - Inspired by the life and music of Louis Armstrong, Warren J. Reuther, the owner of the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, launched a major renovation project that will bring the rhythms of Satchmo back to the riverfront. Reuther (left),…
NEW ORLEANS – Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center has completed a significant renovation of its 286-room hotel located at 1001 S. Peters St. The hotel has been completely transformed, from guest rooms and suites to every square foot of…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) announced the recent staff appointments of Shawn Hanlin as culinary education director, Allison Vines-Rushing as culinary arts unstructor, and Zak Miller as baking and pastry arts instructor. The chefs will lead the…
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) is announced in a press release that New Orleans native Sybil K. Reed has been promoted to Office Manager, effective immediately. Reed will lead NOTMC in administrative operations, ensuring the organization is…
NEW ORLEANS — Last week, mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement, posted below, in response to the proposal put forward by hospitality industry leaders. “I’m happy to see the industry leaders now acknowledging the importance of these issues, and I appreciate their…
COVINGTON, La. – Ballard Brands, a hospitality and food service business that owns, operates and manages restaurants as well as food and beverage concepts, has announced in a press release that William “Bill” DiPaola will be joining its ranks as…
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A security breach inside Marriott's worldwide hotel empire has compromised the information of as many as 500 million guests, exposing in some cases credit card numbers, passport numbers and birthdates, the company said Friday. Alarming security…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) is proud to announce two new beneficiaries for the 2019 event. Details were shared in a press release. A $15K scholarship will be awarded to one New Orleans Culinary &…
Hospitality and tourism industry job fest looking to fill open positions
NEW ORLEANS - In an effort to highlight local nonprofits, trepwise and Eiffel Society recently launched a fall monthly event series dubbed “trepwork for good.” The final event for this season takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Eiffel Society (2040 Saint Charles Ave.), during…
The largest cruise ship to home port in New Orleans left for its first voyage on Sunday afternoon.
NEW ORLEANS — In a press release, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) announced that the 2019 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award will be bestowed on the unofficial “Ambassador for New Orleans,” Mark Romig. The gala celebration will…
NEW ORLEANS — HRI Lodging announced today, Oct. 18, that Matt Rinehart has joined the company as vice president of food & beverage. In his role, Rinehart will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the food & beverage department to maintain the…
NEW ORLEANS - Tourism leaders and partners unveiled its newest program targeted to LGBT travelers. The New Orleans LGBT Hospitality Alliance (NOLHA) Welcoming Sticker Program is geared towards local businesses to highlight that New Orleans is viewed as a welcoming…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Essence Festival organizers in New Orleans say this year's event had a record-breaking economic impact on the city. Essence Communications CEO Michelle Ebanks announced Wednesday that growth in festival attendance, which reached more than 510,000 this…
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, Oct. 16, Jason Williams - the New Orleans City Council president, joined forces with Peter Bowen, the general manager Sonder New Orleans; and Aaron Motwani, the CEO of Quarter Holdings; and broke ground to begin construction on the $10 million renovation of…
NEW ORLEANS - This morning, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m., Disney Cruise Line announced that it will be making the Port of New Orleans its first-ever home port in Louisiana. Booking will open Oct. 4 for cruises in early…
NEW ORLEANS - Announced today, popular food and dining online network Eater.com released their 2018 Best New Restaurant list. The list included restaurants from across the country, and named Bywater American Bistro - Chef Nina Compton's new venture – as one…
New rooftop pool bar, guest room refresh and ballroom modern makeover highlight hotel’s transformation during New Orleans’ tricentennial
NEW ORLEANS — Today, Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement on the final financial closing of the much-anticipated Four Seasons Hotel project at the foot of Canal Street. “I am excited and proud to announce that as of this…
Mentored chefs Prudhomme, Lagasse
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB) has been rebranded and is now officially known as New Orleans & Company. The NOCVB has for 58 years been one of the largest drivers of the New…
New study shows increased growth in tourism in New Orleans
CHICAGO (AP) — The winners of the 2018 James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards announced Monday are: ___ NATIONAL RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARDS — Best New Restaurant JuneBaby, Seattle — Outstanding Baker Belinda Leong and Michel Suas, B. Patisserie,…
