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New Orleans Convention Center Celebrates Anniversary of Great Hall Opening and Lasting Impacts of 1984 World’s Fair

Convention Center opened at Louisiana World Exposition 40 years ago NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Louisiana World Exposition, also known as the World’s Fair, and the opening of the Convention Center’s Great Hall in 1984. The fair hosted several events… Read More about New Orleans Convention Center Celebrates Anniversary of Great Hall Opening and Lasting Impacts of 1984 World’s Fair

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Assistant Director of Sales Earns Recognition from International Association of Venue Managers

Micah Allen-Chambers, the Assistant Director of Sales at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, was chosen to receive the Engagement Award by her peers at the recent International Association of Venue Manager’s Senior Executive Symposium. This award is given to an individual who demonstrates significant engagement and leadership at the Symposium. The IAVM… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Assistant Director of Sales Earns Recognition from International Association of Venue Managers

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Employees Plant Irises in the Facility’s Pedestrian Park During ‘Love the Boot’ week

NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, April 22, dozens of New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) employees gathered in the Convention Center’s pedestrian park to plant more than 150 Louisiana irises in the park’s rain gardens. The Earth Day planting — part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s ‘Love the Boot’ week — will… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Employees Plant Irises in the Facility’s Pedestrian Park During ‘Love the Boot’ week

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Chief Operating Officer Adam Straight Recognized as a “Power 20” Leader in Tourism and Hospitality

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) Chief Operating Officer Adam J. Straight was recognized as a “Power 20” honoree in a recent Tourism and Hospitality issue of New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper. A special section published quarterly, each Power 20 edition represents a different industry and features 20… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Chief Operating Officer Adam Straight Recognized as a “Power 20” Leader in Tourism and Hospitality

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 Welcomes Andrew Palumbo as New Director of Security

Twenty-year NOPD Veteran Brings Vast Experience to Vital Campus Security Leadership Role The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Palumbo, as the facility’s Director of Security. In his new role, Palumbo will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all event attendees, contractors,… Read More about The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Welcomes Andrew Palumbo as New Director of Security

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