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    <description>2012 CVB Press Releases</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 01:59:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau Names 2013 Board of Directors</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7533</link>
      <description>Gregory Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Trading and Development Company, to serve as Chairman</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Rings in the Holiday Season with More National Travel Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7534</link>
      <description>New Year's Eve and Holiday Foodie Destination among 21top honors voted on by travelers this year</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What’s New in New Orleans’ Hospitality Industry – November/December 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7450</link>
      <description>According to Travel + Leisure readers who have visited New Orleans, New Orleans tops the list as America's Favorite City 2012 Overall, as well as the Top City for: Cafes, Music Scene, Girlfriends Getaway, Antique Stores, Local Pride, Happy Hour, People-Watching, Wild Weekends, Singles Scene, Street Performers, Flea Market and New Year's Eve. Results were posted in the November 2012 issue.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Tops the Charts as “America’s Favorite City”</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7435</link>
      <description>Travel + Leisure Magazine releases results of annual, high-profile survey&#xD;
Survey results show that travelers recognize New Orleans personalities, shopping, live music and girlfriend getaways</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau Receives Six National and International Travel Industry Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7419</link>
      <description>Meeting and travel planners honor New Orleans CVB with five awards for outstanding customer service and programs; CVB President Stephen Perry receives World Travel Market Globe Award for leadership post-Katrina</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Rated as a Top City in the United States in 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7304</link>
      <description>Several New Orleans hotels also recognized in Best Hotel and Top 40 Hotels in the South categories</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Sees 11% Increase in Visitor Spending in First Half of 2012 Compared to 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7237</link>
      <description>Number of Visitors Also Increases Year-Over-Year</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Achieves 8.75 Million Visitors in 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7185</link>
      <description>Visitors spent a record-breaking $5.47 billion; tourism industry aims to reach 13 million visitors by 2018</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Achieves 8.75 Million Visitors in 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7186</link>
      <description>Visitors spent a record-breaking $5.47 billion; tourism industry aims to reach 13 million visitors by 2018</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - September/October 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7169</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans CVB Names Jeff Anding Director of External Affairs</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7151</link>
      <description>Anding and team will foster relations between CVB and local hospitality industry and enhance ROI for membership</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Isaac Update - Sunday 6:46 p.m.</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7128</link>
      <description>The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) are in touch with Mayor Landrieu and city officials on the latest information about Tropical Storm Isaac. Mark Romig and Kelly Schulz attended a press conference at City Hall this afternoon, where the Mayor's message was: "be prepared and stay on alert" as conditions develop.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Receives Multiple Awards and Honors in Summer Months</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7077</link>
      <description>National and international publications recognize New Orleans as premiere destination for travel, lifestyle and retirement</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans CVB Launches 2012 Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown and COOLinary Summer Campaigns</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7074</link>
      <description>Instagram Contest encourages New Orleanians to share what they love about NOLA for a chance to win staycation prizes</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Receives Multiple Awards and Honors in Summer Months</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7076</link>
      <description>National and international publications recognize New Orleans as premiere destination for travel, lifestyle and retirement</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What’s New in New Orleans’ Hospitality Industry – July/August 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7062</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Youth Gathering Convenes in New Orleans</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7045</link>
      <description>ELCA brings more than 35,000 youth into the city to complete hundreds of hours of community service with 50 local organizations at 400 worksites</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Tops AAA Southern Traveler's Annual Best of the South List for Third Consecutive Year</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7004</link>
      <description>Recognized as Best Large City for a Weekend Getaway, Best Large Hotel, Best Bed &amp; Breakfast, Best Attraction, Best Brunch and Best Fine Dining</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Reveals Southern U.S. Top Region for Travelers Looking for Domestic Deals</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6976</link>
      <description>TripAdvisor ranks New Orleans among the most affordable cities in the U.S. for travelers based on one night's accommodation, dinner for two, cocktails, and a taxi ride.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New in New Orleans June/July 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6920</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Consumer Perception Survey Results Bode Well for New Orleans Economy</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6917</link>
      <description>Improving traveler perceptions and record-breaking visitor numbers confirm that Post-Katrina and Post-oil spill tourism strategies are working</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Survey Reveals Strong Consumer Perceptions about New Orleans as Summer Travel Season Kicks Off</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6915</link>
      <description>Survey results affirm Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau’s efforts to improve the city’s reputation after Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, NOTMC, Launches GO NOLA, the First Official City Visitor App for iPhone</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=7036</link>
      <description>GO NOLA visitor app by NOTMC launches as smartphone use soars to record 50 percent of mobile subscriptions, according to Nielson research.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans’ Hospitality Industry Unites for National Travel and Tourism Week 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6857</link>
      <description>Hundreds of industry representatives march down Royal Street in support of the U.S. Travel Association, declaring</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - March/April 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6790</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau Honored for Excellence in Service</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6729</link>
      <description>Connie Campbell accepts Chairman's Award from Receptive Services Association of America, the industry's leading association dedicated to attracting international travelers</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - February 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6660</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Obama Administration Announces National Strategy on Travel and Tourism to Boost Visitation to the United States</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6606</link>
      <description>Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans CVB, attends Obama announcement and is reappointed for third term as a member of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Obama Administration Announces National Strategy on Travel and Tourism to Boost Visitation to the United States</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6605</link>
      <description>Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans CVB, attends Obama announcement and is reappointed for third term as a member of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Orleans Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau Names 2012 Board of Directors</title>
      <link>http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&amp;articleid=6531</link>
      <description>The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has inducted its 2012 Board of Directors. This esteemed group of business leaders provides the strategic direction for New Orleans' $5 billion tourism industry and advances the interests of the CVB's 1,000 members. Fred Sawyers, Complex General Manager, Hilton New Orleans Hotels, will serve as Chairman of the Board.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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