Articles RSS Feed http://www.neworleanscvb.com//press-and-media/press-releases/ 2013 CVB Press Releases Sat, 18 May 2013 19:53:26 GMT The National Tour Association Ranks New Orleans as a Top Destination http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7988 New Orleans wins Silver in Favorite Big City Destination and Gold for Favorite Culinary Destination Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT BRAD WEABER, CMP, NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7978 Major national meetings figure to join New Orleans Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT TOURISM LEADERS UNITE TO UNVEIL TRICENTENNIAL PLAN, THE NEXT FIVE YEAR PHASE OF THE INDUSTRY’S BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP MASTER PLAN http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7938 The Tricentennial Consortium is Formed as an Alliance to Unite the Hospitality and Traveler Economy, their Public boards, Non-Profits, Trade Associations, Private Companies and members, to take Public Policy Positions, Promote the Convention Center Vision Plan, Preserve and Grow Our Resources, Propose a Grand Public Development at the World Trade Center Site and Riverfront, Put in Place the Long Needed Marketing Resources to Build the Economy and Create Jobs, and Support the Building of a World Class Airport. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Orleans Achieves 9.01 Million Visitors in 2012, the Highest Visitor Numbers in Nearly 10 Years http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7792 Visitors spent a record-breaking $6 billion, the most in New Orleans’ history Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - February/March 2013 http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7728 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 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau Employees Receive CMP Certification http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7719 Certified Meeting Professional certification represents foremost expertise in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orbitz Names New Orleans One of Sexiest Cities in America http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7663 Crescent City’s weather, culture, music make city ideal for a romantic Spring Fling getaway Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Orleans Tourism Industry, NOTMC, and NOCVB, Partners with Rex Organization to Bring Visitors to Mardi Gras http://www.neworleanscvb.com//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=7549 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT