Hospitality Meets Tech: Kim Smith of Shiftgig
As a waiter during high school and college, Kim Smith learned the ropes of the service industry quickly, and saw… Read More
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Stay COOLinary with Hot Summer Restaurant Deals
August is a special month when it comes to New Orleans cuisine. We have access to 1,400 diverse, delectable restaurants… Read More
ESSENCE Festival Returns to New Orleans
In a city known for its festivals, ESSENCE Festival is always a favorite. Happening June 30- July 3, ESSENCE Festival… Read More
Condor Airlines Lands in New Orleans
While there are many modes of transportation shuttling in visitors (Megabus recently added new routes to and from New Orleans, for example),… Read More
A New Concept at Dryades Public Market
Imagine you could go to a local grocery store that was truly a one-stop shop. A place where you could… Read More
All Aboard: The Port of New Orleans Successes
From meticulously restored theaters to storied art museums to thriving nature institutes, New From meticulously restored theaters to storied art… Read More
Concierge Solutions Founder Helps Hospitality Workers Shine
What started as a dorm room idea turned into local company Concierge Solutions, creators of a digital app exclusively for… Read More
Flash Career Fair at Dillard University
Hey, June! On Wednesday, June 15 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., we’re hosting our June Flash Career Fair at the Dillard… Read More
InstaGood: The Latest Shots from Our Instagram Account
Get a new perspective on the Crescent City through the lens of our Instagram account, @tourismishow. We blend beautiful photos… Read More
New Orleans Hosts IPW: Economic Benefits of Travel and Tourism
IPW, the largest travel trade show in North America, offers an unparalleled opportunity for attractions, business, and destinations to reap… Read More
A Besh Scholarship Winner Dishes on His Hospitality Career
Delvin Davis recently attended a crawfish boil at John Besh’s house. The event was a fundraiser for the restaurateur’s Chefs… Read More
New Hotels Bring New Job Opportunities
The Pontchartrain Hotel is opening this June – but this beautifully renovated hotel represents just one of many opportunities for… Read More
Local Spelling Bee Winner Headed to Washington, DC
The local Spelling Bee wrapped up at the end of February, but the journey continues for the Bee’s winner, Alaina… Read More
Path of a Tourism Dollar: Summer Edition
With Mardi Gras and festival season, Spring is an incredibly busy time for New Orleans – tourists are here nearly… Read More
Summer Sign-Up! Register for NORDC Summer Programs
The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) partners with organizations across all five city council districts each summer to offer… Read More
New Orleans on a Roll with 2015 Tourism Numbers
The 2015 tourism numbers are out, and it’s official: New Orleans set a new record for visitor spending in 2015…. Read More