Hospitality & Tourism

Hotels, tourism, conventions, and the hospitality businesses fueling the visitor economy across the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenue up 9.9% in November

Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos combined to collect 9.9% more in revenue last month...

New owners plan to reopen northwest Louisiana casino on land 

A Mississippi company is buying the shuttered Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, with plans for a $200 million renovation and reopening.

Baton Rouge pushed ahead on getting party promoters under control

Following a special meeting last week, East Baton Rouge Parish’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board...

Mattress Mack makes another big bet in Louisiana 

Houston furniture magnate Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale made another monster sports bet in Louisiana...

State auditors call for more transparency when it comes to tourism spending

The Louisiana Office of Tourism should do more to show the return on investment for the taxpayer dollars it spends, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. 

Business travel levels off after post-shutdown rebound 

Business travel demand has “plateaued” but revenue continues to rise thanks to strong demand...
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Baton Rouge casino revenues down 21% year to date through October

Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos have collected $4.9 million less through October of this...

Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats

Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and...

Expect a busy Baton Rouge airport this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving travel rush is back at BTR. 

Roundup: Rose Parade / Carvana layoffs / Lane closures

Baton Rouge presence: Baton Rouge will join with the Louisiana Office of Tourism and...
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