Tourism

Articles

Cruise, Air & Rail Expansions to Boost New Orleans Travel in 2026

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans region will see major travel expansions in 2026, with new cruise capacity at the Port of New Orleans,...

Convention Center Wins Awards for Excellence and Equity

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has been named a winner of the 2025 Distinctive Achievement...

Court Strikes STR Corporate Ownership Ban

NEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld New Orleans’ short-term rental (STR) regulations on Oct. 7 but struck down the...

Downtown Tourism Fuels New Investment in 2025

NEW ORLEANS – Downtown New Orleans’ tourism economy continued to show resilience in 2025, driven by upgraded convention facilities, new hospitality developments, and a...

Rockin’1000 to Make U.S. Debut in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS – The Biggest Rock Band on Earth is coming to the United States for the first time, choosing New Orleans as the...

Music Month Is Supporting Local Musicians

In New Orleans, music doesn’t just help us to tell our story – it is our story. Our community sustains one of the most...

Nungesser Calls for Apologies, Stronger U.S.-Canada Ties

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has returned from a trip to Canada urging stronger relations between the two countries and criticizing...

How Transportation Innovations are Making New Orleans More Accessible

New Orleans has never been a city that stands still. We are a hub — of culture, commerce and creativity — and today, that...

New Orleans & Co. Issues Post Katrina Statement

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company has issued a statement about the resilience, innovation and grit of New Orleans. "As we solemnly remember...

Episode 251: Louisiana Restaurants – Should We Be Worried?

Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) President and CEO Stan Harris joins us on this week’s Biz Talks to share what’s up with the closings we’ve...

Current Issue

Biz New Orleans December 2025

What's New

- Sponsor -

Event Calendar

More Events

BIZ NEW ORLEANS NEWSLETTER

Follow the issues, companies and people that matter most to business in New Orleans.

Close the CTA

Happy 504 Day!  🎉

Order a full year of local stories,

delivered to your door.

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.

Follow the issues, companies and people that matter most to business in New Orleans.

Email Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter