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New and Renovated: Spaces of Grandeur

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These new and renovated hotels all share one fabulous commonality: rich, luxurious spaces that transport visitors to what feels like a European castle, with jewel-toned hues, plush furnishings and ambient lighting. Feeling classy? These New and Renovated spaces are for you. The hotel offers over 13,000 sq.

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Changing Event Industry Models: 2 Examples

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Morial Convention Center and the Urban League of Louisiana honored the winners of the inaugural Ernest N. 3, the center and the Urban League of Louisiana honored the winners of the inaugural Ernest N. All expenses will be paid for the winners to attend a future National Urban League annual conference. The New Orleans Ernest N.

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4 Unexpected Southern Locales Adding Hospitality to Meetings

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Less familiar Southern locales are enjoying a spur of activity as of late, adding to their appeal for meetings and conferences. For example, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, just welcomed a sprawling IBM campus and is undergoing a $1.25 billion renovation of its downtown area, complete with 300 new hotel rooms and a burgeoning food scene.

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Promiseland Project’s Traveling Front Porch Debuts with Message of Respect

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The practice has carried over to his time on the conference speaking circuit. The next stop on the tour will be in Union Parish, Louisiana, in the spring of 2019. The actual destination was the result of another dart tossed at the map of Louisiana. While Union Parish is another rural area, future sites will be cities. “As

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Best Big Cities Also Among Best Meeting Cities

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Louisiana is featured in our November issue. Here’s an excerpt: It’s been a tumultuous few months for the state of Louisiana. Even in the midst of a historic crisis, I am excited that the NBA has recognized how great the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana are,” Edwards said. “In New Orleans.