CVB Press Releases

05/07/2012 International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 to Bring 40,000 Attendees & Expected Economic Impact of $47 Million to New Orleans May 8-10

CTIA–The Wireless Association® offers free registration to locals; keynote remarks by President Clinton; and Media Reception with Exhibitors ... More

05/03/2012 New Orleans’ Hospitality Industry Unites for National Travel and Tourism Week 2012

Hundreds of industry representatives march down Royal Street in support of the U.S. Travel Association, declaring ... More

03/26/2012 New Orleans Achieves 8.75 Million Visitors in 2011

Visitors spent a record-breaking $5.47 billion; tourism industry aims to reach 13 million visitors by 2018 ... More

03/23/2012 What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - March/April 2012

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02/28/2012 New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Honored for Excellence in Service

Connie Campbell accepts Chairman's Award from Receptive Services Association of America, the industry's leading association dedicated to attracting international travelers ... More

02/27/2012 New Orleans One of Only Three U.S. Destinations on New York Times Winter Getaway List

Prestigious Sunday Travel Section Cites Ten International Family Destinations ... More

02/08/2012 What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - February 2012

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01/23/2012 Obama Administration Announces National Strategy on Travel and Tourism to Boost Visitation to the United States

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 ... More

01/20/2012 Obama Administration Announces National Strategy on Travel and Tourism to Boost Visitation to the United States

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 ... More

12/22/2011 New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Names 2012 Board of Directors

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. ... More