R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R: Economic crisis

I have been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and my take on this current crisis is as follows:

Resuming Of Flights Dependent Upon Status Of Airport

Southwest Airlines will not resume operations to and from New Orleans before noon on Thursday

DALLAS, TX (September 2, 2008) - Southwest Airlines said today that it will not operate flights to and from New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport on Wednesday, September 3, and the soones

Due To Approaching Hurricane

Harrah's New Orleans announces closure

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel has announced it will close today, August 30, due to the approach of Hurricane Gustav. The casino closed at 2 p.m.

Hurricane Update

AirTran Airways adds flight from New Orleans in advance of Hurricane Gustav

ORLANDO, FL (August 30, 2008) - AirTran Airways today announced that it has added a flight from New Orleans on Sunday, August 31, 2008 to meet passenger demand as the evacuation from New Orleans, Loui

Triumph In New Orleans

Carnival moves Triumph to New Orleans

New Orleans' still-recovering tourism industry got an economic shot in the arm today when Carnival Cruise Lines announced it is moving a newer, larger ship - the 2,758 passenger Carnival Triumph - to

Kenneth Purcell Recognized For Two Consecutive Years

Founder and CEO of iSeatz, named New Orleans CityBusiness Innovator of the Year

NEW ORLEANS, LA - iSeatz, a provider of highly-customized Travel and Entertainment solutions, announced that Kenneth Purcell, CEO and founder of iSeatz, has been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness

2008 PlanetOut Travel Awards

New Orleans - one of the best US cities for gay travel

NEW ORLEANS, US - New Orleans has been recognized as one of the best U.S. cities for gay travel with a 2008 PlanetOut Travel Award in the best domestic city category.

New Orleans

New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

NEW ORLEANS (travelvideo.tv) -- Hurricane Katrina descended on New Orleans on August 29, 2005, one of the worst years for hurricanes in history. Some 80 percent of the city was affected by the floodwaters and almost three years later the devastation continues on so many levels. New Orleans needs people to come and help to recover – the ... read more

New Orleans

The Crescent City fights back

Let's get one thing clear: New Orleans is not under water. In fact, all the water was gone back in September 2005. Amazingly, when I talk with people around the country, even today I am asked, "Is there still water in the streets?" And each time my blood pressure rises.

New Orleans

New Orleans open for (tourism) business, with mixed reviews

The tourism slogan sounds almost romantic: "Fall in love with New Orleans ... all over again."

In September, NBC's "The Today Show" labeled the city as the second Most Beautiful Place in America. Visitor spending has surged to $5 billion annually, behind the strength of the Jazz & Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras, as well as ... read more