The annual award program returns for its fifth year on June 26. NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) and the Urban League of Louisiana open nominations for the fifth annual Morial Awards. These prestigious awards recognize a small business and a corporation making exceptional contributions to sustainability and… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Announces Morial Awards Now Accepting Nominations

  The only Convention Center in America recognized as a Top Workplace USA. NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has once again been recognized as a leader in workplace excellence, earning a 2025 National Top Workplaces USA Award from Energage, the nation’s premier employer recognition program. This marks the… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Named 2025 National Top Workplace for Second Time

Online platform enhances efficiency and improves vendor experience NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has joined Central Bidding, an online platform that will help streamline the bidding process and enhance the efficiency of its competitive bid system. As it does for more than 300 agencies and parishes around the… Read More about The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Joins Central Bidding

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has promoted Sidney Rillieux, III to Assistant Director of Facility Management (Building Maintenance). In a role that helps ensure the safety, functionality and sustainability of the facility and its operational needs, Rillieux manages the carpentry, masonry, painting and vehicle maintenance divisions.   One… Read More about The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Sidney Rillieux Promoted to Assistant Director of Facility Management

NEW ORLEANS – The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (Authority) has announced that James T. (J.T.) Hannan is joining the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) as Chief Strategy Officer. Hannan will oversee the planning, organizing and directing of the Convention Center’s external programs, including the development of a new… Read More about James T. Hannan Named Chief Strategy Officer for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has promoted Lauren Keating, CPA, to Director of Property Accounting. Keating will oversee all property and capital accounting functions related to the Convention Center’s budgeting and report processing, ensuring financial integrity and transparency in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Lauren Keating Promoted to Director of Property Accounting

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has promoted Elaine Williams, CMP, CEM-AP, to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Williams will continue overseeing the development and execution of strategies to drive growth and attract high-profile events. As CCO, Williams will work closely with all aspects of sales, marketing,… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Promotes Elaine Williams to Chief Commercial Officer

Hospitality professionals gathered to celebrate their training, connect with industry peers and gear up to welcome visitors for the Super Bowl   NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC)  held two “Host Like a Champion” pep rallies on January 29, 2025. The Host Like a Champion program was designed to… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Holds “Host Like a Champion” Pep Rally Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

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Omni Hotels & Resorts announces name and shares renderings   NEW ORLEANS – Today, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni) to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel projected to be transformative for the city, region… Read More about Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Approves Development Agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts Projected to Have $213.6 Million Annual Economic Impact