New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Debuts Newly Painted Utility Boxes Along Convention Center Boulevard

Partnership with CVU NOLA Brings Color and Themed Art to Convention Center Boulevard NEW ORLEANS – Community Visions Unlimited (CVU NOLA), in partnership with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, has unveiled four newly painted utility boxes along Convention Center Boulevard, each with different New Orleans-themed artwork. Seeking to add more color and… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Debuts Newly Painted Utility Boxes Along Convention Center Boulevard

Michael J. Sawaya Named 2023 “CEO of the Year”

Biz New Orleans Recognizes New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO with Top Honor      NEW ORLEANS –The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is proud to announce that Michael J. Sawaya, its President and CEO, has been honored as “CEO of the Year” by Biz New Orleans. The… Read More about Michael J. Sawaya Named 2023 “CEO of the Year”

NOLA ChristmasFest Opens with 10th Anniversary Surprises

NEW ORLEANS – NOLA ChristmasFest opens today for its 10th anniversary and will welcome thousands of guests into 300,000 square feet of holiday excitement, activities, parades and performances through Dec. 30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Visitors to NOLA ChristmasFest are transported from New Orleans to the North Pole, enjoying an… Read More about NOLA ChristmasFest Opens with 10th Anniversary Surprises

NOLA Pickle Fest Presented by b1Bank Returns to New Orleans August 8 – 11, 2024

Annual event continues to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation NEW ORLEANS – (Dec. 20, 2023) – Brittany and Drew Brees announced today that The NOLA Pickle Fest presented by b1BANK will return to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center August 8-11, 2024. The Breeses and the staff of… Read More about NOLA Pickle Fest Presented by b1Bank Returns to New Orleans August 8 – 11, 2024

10 Years of Cheer! Countdown to NOLA ChristmasFest’s 10th Anniversary Opening!

NOLA ChristmasFest celebrates opening with first-ever ultimate giveaway The region’s most anticipated indoor holiday extravaganza is rolling out the red carpet for a first-ever ultimate giveaway leading up to the 10th anniversary of NOLA ChristmasFest, Dec. 21 to Dec. 30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. One lucky winner, announced Dec. 20,… Read More about 10 Years of Cheer! Countdown to NOLA ChristmasFest’s 10th Anniversary Opening!

Industry Insiders Honor New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with Its Highest Award Among Venues in the South

Awards decided by most votes ever cast in ConventionSouth history NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its third consecutive ConventionSouth’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award, the magazine’s highest honor. More than 8,000 votes were cast by venue professionals to decide year’s Readers’ Choice winners – the most votes ever… Read More about Industry Insiders Honor New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with Its Highest Award Among Venues in the South

Local business leaders and representatives from the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, New Orleans and Louisiana State Governments, and River District Neighborhood Investors Break Ground on the Historic River District Development during a ceremony on November 29th.

River District Neighborhood Investors, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority break ground on vibrant mixed-use neighborhood along the Mississippi River

The River District promises more than $1 billion in economic activity, infrastructure improvements Local business leaders and representatives from the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, New Orleans and Louisiana State Governments, and River District Neighborhood Investors Break Ground on the Historic River District Development during a ceremony on November 29th.   NEW… Read More about River District Neighborhood Investors, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority break ground on vibrant mixed-use neighborhood along the Mississippi River

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO Named to the Biz New Orleans “New Orleans 500”

Michael Sawaya recognized for third year in a row for regional impact and influence NEW ORLEANS – For the third year in a row, Biz New Orleans has included New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) President and CEO Michael J. Sawaya on its “New Orleans 500” list. The annual publication recognizes influential business… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO Named to the Biz New Orleans “New Orleans 500”

The Americas Selections of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’or Will be Held in the USA for the First Time

New Orleans to serve as host city June 11-13, 2024 New Orleans, LA – New Orleans & Company is pleased to announce that the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and the Bocuse d’Or will be held for the first time in the United States in 2024. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention… Read More about The Americas Selections of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’or Will be Held in the USA for the First Time

NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 10th Anniversary Special Programming

Tickets on sale for 10 days of activities and events this holiday season!   NEW ORLEANS – The region’s favorite indoor holiday extravaganza NOLA ChristmasFest, presented by Coca-Cola, returns for its 10th anniversary and offers a variety of new activities and returning traditions over ten days of celebration. From Dec. 21 to Dec. 30, NOLA… Read More about NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 10th Anniversary Special Programming