Hospitality & Tourism

Nungesser: Louisiana tourism rebounding quickly from pandemic

Louisiana tourism’s recovery from the pandemic was quicker-than-expected, says Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, with visits last year up 29% from 2020.

Pointe Coupee historic homes gain potential under new owners 

Just a half-hour from Baton Rouge lies one of Louisiana’s most exquisite hidden gems:...

Garth Brooks concert complaints about concession shortages due to ‘different crowd’

Over 100,000 fans packed LSU’s football stadium Saturday night for Garth Brooks’ return to Baton Rouge, but some concertgoers had complaints about delayed or unavailable concessions, notably bottles of water.

How big a boost will Garth give the Baton Rouge economy?

It’s estimated that Saturday night’s Garth Brooks concert will draw over 100,000 fans to the Baton Rouge area, a number the city normally only sees for LSU football games in fall.

Baton Rouge hotels nearly full for this weekend’s Garth Brooks concert

Country star Garth Brooks will draw more than 100,000 fans to Tiger Stadium this Saturday, and local hotels are at or near occupancy for the event.

‘LaPolitics’: More personalities eye lieutenant governor’s race

Only a few weeks have passed since we last checked in on the developing race for the state's No. 2 elected position
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L’Auberge revenue up, other Baton Rouge casinos down in March

L’Auberge Baton Rouge saw its revenue increase almost 25% in March compared to March...

Can the River Center be made more competitive?

Visit Baton Rouge plans to hire a consultant to see how the Raising Cane’s...

BRAC report shows region added 5,200 jobs in February 

The Capital Region added 5,200 jobs in February, with seven of eight key industry sectors showing month-over-month gains according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.  

Litter around city dock, downtown levee a growing concern

The debris and trash around the city dock and the downtown levee is an eyesore for tourists visiting the city, says downtown resident Marty Engquist.