Hospitality & Tourism

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

Louisiana litter task force meets for first time to begin developing strategy 

Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off the first meeting of his new Governor's Task Force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification today at the Water Campus in Baton Rouge

Proposed Baton Rouge short-term rental regulations unveiled

A locally-led study group has released potential regulations that would allow short-term rentals like Airbnbs on a limited basis in single-family residential zoning districts.

Local bettors’ confidence in Joe Burrow boosts casino revenue

Baton Rouge’s first legal sportsbook is doing brisk business, and the Super Bowl run of former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is one reason why. 

First Look: Spoke ‘N’ Hub, the latest from City Group Hospitality

Reimagined diner fare, a semi-secret speakeasy and a cycling-centric theme define the new Spoke ‘N’ Hub

DDD interim director leaving as search for permanent replacement begins

Gabriel Vicknair, interim executive director of the Downtown Development District, announced today he will leave the position and the commission entirely in early March.

How Thomas Schumacher launched River Homes

Crowley native Thomas Schumacher grew up visiting False River with his father and brothers,...
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Plans for direct flights from Baton Rouge to D.C. hit pandemic-induced snag

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s plans to put a $1 million grant toward direct flights to Washington, D.C., have been slowed due to the pandemic.

Baton Rouge airport sees 70% of pre-pandemic passenger volume in 2021 

Passenger numbers continued to rebound at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport last year, with more than 560,000 people flying into and out of the airport in 2021. 

Baton Rouge hotels still getting boost from Hurricane Ida recovery

Cleanup and insurance issues following Hurricane Ida are continuing to boost occupancy at Baton Rouge hotels. 

Carnival suppliers counting on big bounce back from last year

Companies that sell Carnival supplies are hoping for a strong year after last year’s devastating cancellations. 
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