Announcements

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Takes Steps to Develop a Headquarters Hotel

    Group photo: Walt Leger, III, New Orleans & Company President and CEO; Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President and CEO; Michael G. Smith, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development TRT Holdings, Inc.; Russell Allen, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority President; Brian Zelman, Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, Omni Hotels… Read More about Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Takes Steps to Develop a Headquarters Hotel

New Orleans CityBusiness Names Convention Center Director to Money Makers List

Mary Jones, Director of Financial Operations NEW ORLEANS –– Weekly business newspaper New Orleans CityBusiness has recognized New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Director of Financial Operations Mary B. Jones as a CityBusiness Money Maker. The newspaper gives this special distinction to local financial professionals for achievements in their respective industries and for their… Read More about New Orleans CityBusiness Names Convention Center Director to Money Makers List

Convention Center’s Elaine Williams Elected to International Events Association Board

Williams’ 25 years of experience at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center leads to governance role at International Association of Exhibitions and Events NEW ORLEANS –The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is proud to announce its Senior Director of Sales and Event Services, Elaine Williams, CMP, CEM-AP, will serve on… Read More about Convention Center’s Elaine Williams Elected to International Events Association Board

A Message Regarding Global Meetings Industry Day from NOENMCC President & CEO Michael Sawaya

Esteemed Residents and Stakeholders of New Orleans, The commemoration of Global Meetings Industry Day took place last week, underscoring the quintessential value of engaging in face-to-face interactions. This observance prompts us to ponder the essence of convening in person. Why is such a mode of meeting paramount? How do we, as individuals and collectively as… Read More about A Message Regarding Global Meetings Industry Day from NOENMCC President & CEO Michael Sawaya

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Welcomes New President

NEW ORLEANS – Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Russell W. Allen as President of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (“Authority”), the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC). The Authority consists of thirteen commissioners, 10 appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, and… Read More about Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Welcomes New President

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Achieves 84% Recycling Rate on Recent Renovation Project 

Diverting discarded building materials from landfills helps further sustainability goals    Click here for more photos. NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is taking its recycling efforts to a new level. In addition to expanding its robust recycling program for clients and events, the NOENMCC is working to ensure… Read More about The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Achieves 84% Recycling Rate on Recent Renovation Project 

Annual Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness Conference Returns to the Convention Center April 23-25

NEW ORLEANS – Annual resiliency conference ResCon returns to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center April 23-25, 2024. Building on past years’ events, the three-day international conference will bring together industry experts and leaders focused on successful resilience and disaster management in an evolving global environment. ResCon provides a platform for a diverse… Read More about Annual Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness Conference Returns to the Convention Center April 23-25

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Renovation Builds Unprecedented $50 Million Boost for Small, Emerging Businesses

Estimated 30% of Construction Contracts Will Go to SEB/DBE Vendors NEW ORLEANS – Construction at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is expected to generate over $50 million in new small and emerging business (SEB) and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) contracts through 2026. The contracts are for renovation project work, which is… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Renovation Builds Unprecedented $50 Million Boost for Small, Emerging Businesses

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Senior Event Manager Receives CEM Designation

NEW ORLEANS – Cassie Jones, CVP, CEM, Senior Event Manager at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, has earned a Certification in Exhibition Management from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). The Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation is a globally recognized designation that demonstrates the highest professional standard throughout the… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Senior Event Manager Receives CEM Designation

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Partners with Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to Expand SEBconnect Online Portal and App

Partnership creates one-stop shop for accessing contracting opportunities        NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) announces the Port of New Orleans (PORT NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) have joined SEBconnect, the Convention Center’s online and mobile resource designed to create awareness and educate… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Partners with Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to Expand SEBconnect Online Portal and App

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