Tourism powers New Orleans' economy. Why it matters: State and local officials are using National Travel and Tourism Week to ...

Discover how tourism impacts Louisiana's economy during National Travel and Tourism Week in 2026. Join the celebration!

New Orleans & Company has outlined a slate of major events, infrastructure projects and cultural offerings it says will drive visitation and economic growth in 2026 following a strong Mardi Gras ...

While this restaurant may be something of a tourist trap in New Orleans, it serves up some of the greatest sandwiches I've ...

An international armada of tall ships and modern naval vessels is set to transform the Mississippi riverfront into a full-on ...

WHY IT RATES: In 2024, New Orleans welcomed more than 19 million visitors, marking significant tourism growth since the pandemic, with visitors spending $10.4 billion. Various events contributed to ...

Cemetery tours are popular in New Orleans because cemeteries here are unlike most cemeteries in the U.S. Many of the departed ...

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Orleans & Company is closing out a dynamic year, marked by unexpected challenges, major events and meaningful milestones that strengthened the city's ...

After the shock and grief that followed a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day, New Orleans business owners worried the visitors they rely on would avoid the city ...

This was a rough summer for tourism in New Orleans. American tourists are reluctant to travel due to a slowing economy, weak jobs market and fear of rising costs. Foreign visitors, vital to New ...