New Orleans Enters Fall With Packed Events Calendar and $1 Billion in Hotel Investment
New Orleans is a city in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. On October 2, New Orleans' official destination marketing organization reported that hotel renovation and construction investment across the city has passed $1 billion, with several large properties completing or nearing major upgrades. The fall calendar is equally busy: a citywide live-music festival running through October 4 features more than 300 performances at 50 venues, and the New Orleans Film Festival follows from October 22 to 27. On the travel side, Amtrak's Gulf Coast service between New Orleans and Mobile reached 150,000 passenger trips in its first year, while London Heathrow flights will increase to four per week starting October 25, adding options for visiting family and business travelers.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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