louisiana tourism

Crawfish Prices Drop Just in Time for Easter Celebrations

News Summary As crawfish season unfolds in Louisiana, prices have seen a delightful decrease just before Easter. Average prices have…

4 months ago

Challenges Ahead for New Orleans Tourism Amid Tariffs and Violence

News Summary New Orleans' tourism sector faces significant challenges as tariffs affect Canadian visitors and a tragic act of violence…

4 months ago

Severe Honey Bee Colony Losses Threaten U.S. Agriculture

News Summary The 2025 honey bee season begins on a troubling note as U.S. beekeepers face severe losses in hive…

4 months ago

Abita Brewing Opens New Taproom in New Orleans

News Summary Abita Brewing Company has opened a new taproom in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans on March…

4 months ago

Population Decline in Louisiana: New Orleans Faces Serious Challenges

News Summary New Orleans has experienced substantial population decline, with nearly two-thirds of Louisiana's parishes reporting similar trends. The city’s…

4 months ago

The Maidstone New Orleans: A Historic Hotel Revamped

News Summary New Orleans has welcomed the rebranded Maidstone New Orleans, formerly known as The Drifter Hotel, following extensive renovations.…

5 months ago

Joan Botts Appointed to Board of Louisiana Travel Association

News Summary Joan Botts, Vice President of Marketing at Paragon Casino Resort, has been appointed to the Board of Directors…

5 months ago

Severe Weather Disrupts Mardi Gras Celebrations in Lafayette

News Summary Lafayette, Louisiana faced unexpected severe weather on Mardi Gras day, February 3, 2024. Residents experienced a tornado watch…

5 months ago

Violence Strikes Franklinton’s Mardi Gras Parade

News Summary The Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton, Louisiana, turned chaotic on March 2 when a shooting injured five…

5 months ago

Impact of Federal Cuts on Louisiana’s National Parks and Economy

News Summary The recent federal workforce cuts under President Trump are creating significant uncertainty in Louisiana, particularly affecting national parks…

5 months ago