Hospitality & Tourism

Baton Rouge casino revenues drop in June as other markets cash in

While other markets around the country are reporting growth in casino revenues, Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw its numbers drop slightly last month, according to the state gaming board’s latest report. 

Curate Conference will celebrate women in Baton Rouge business

Local creative agency owner Victoria Armstrong will host the second Curate Conference this October...

Residence Inn Towne Center owners reach settlement over alleged ADA violations

The U.S. Justice Department and the owners of the Residence Inn Towne Center have reached a settlement regarding a civil case alleging the hotel failed to maintain its facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities. 

Baton Rouge security camera initiative gains buy-in from business community

The Page/Rice Camera Initiative, backed by the business community, has raised around $400,000 to buy and install security cameras around Baton Rouge.

Check out who won this year’s Best of 225 awards

What lunch spots are impressive enough to show off to out-of-towners? How about the fine-dining restaurants worthy of a birthday dinner? What local places belong on the itinerary for a staycation?

Youth soccer tournament expected to pump $20M into Baton Rouge economy

The 2023 U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships will take place in Baton Rouge June 23-29,
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Buyer reportedly planning to build hotel after purchasing site off Essen Lane

A vacant commercially zoned lot on Summa Avenue near the Red River Bank on Essen Lane was sold for an undisclosed price last week.

River Center could be in line for $11.7M in new funding, but several steps remain

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will ask the Metro Council to approve spending almost $3.7 million for a second round of improvements to the Raising Cane’s River Center, following the $2.3 million allocated last year.

Caterie brand to be revived as a catering company

Baton Rouge entrepreneur Jordan Piazza is launching a catering company he’s calling The Caterie, a nod to the popular restaurant and live music venue destroyed in a 2010 New Year’s Day fire.

Events center proposed for Jefferson Highway near Antioch

A new events center is planned for Jefferson Highway, near the intersection of Antioch Road.Â