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Category: 2016 CVB Press Releases

Vicki Bristol named Senior Communications and Marketing Manager of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau

Dec. 11, 2016

NEW ORLEANS - December 12, 2016 - The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB) announced that Vicki Bristol has been promoted to senior communications and marketing manager. Bristol…

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Blake Shelton, Miranda lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams, Jr., Brett Eldredge, Old Dominion and More to Headline the 2017 Bayou Country Superfest Memorial Day Weekend at Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Nov. 30, 2016

December 1, 2016 (New Orleans, La.) - Bayou Country Superfest organizers announced today that Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams Jr., Brett…

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Tricentennial Book to Chronicle New Orleans’ Influence on World

Nov. 27, 2016

For Immediate Release - 11/28/2016 Media Contacts: Kristian Sonnier, New Orleans CVB, 504-566-5045, ksonnier@neworleanscvb.com Lea Sinclair, NOTMC, 504-491-5330, lea@notmc.com Brian Boyles, LEH…

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British Airways Announces Services Between New Orleans and London

Oct. 19, 2016

BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES SERVICES BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS AND LONDON New York, Oct. 20 -- Residents of "The Big Easy" will soon find it easier to visit "Big Ben", thanks to the launch of British…

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New Orleans Named One of the Best Big Cities in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler

Oct. 17, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Kristian Sonnier, New Orleans CVB, 504-566-5045, ksonnier@neworleanscvb.com Lea Sinclair, NOTMC, 504-491-5330, lea@notmc.com New Orleans Named One of the Best…

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Bayou Country Superfest Moves to New Orleans

Sep. 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Matthew Goldman Festival Productions, Inc., New Orleans 504-410-4100 matthew@fpi-no.com BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST MOVES TO NEW ORLEANS! Mercedes-Benz Superdome to…

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Tourism Leaders Travel to China to Tap into a Booming Far East Travel Market

Sep. 25, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2016 Barry Landry Dir. of Communications Louisiana Office of Tourism 225.342.8142 blandry@crt.la.gov Kristian Sonnier V.P., Comm. & Public Relations New Orleans…

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Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair in Treme

Sep. 07, 2016

** MEDIA ADVISORY ** ** CALENDAR LISTING ** Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair in Tremé Diverse job opportunities for a range of skill sets in New Orleans' largest industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -…

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New Orleans to Host NBA All-Star 2017

Aug. 18, 2016

NEW ORLEANS TO HOST NBA ALL-STAR 2017 NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 19, 2016 - New Orleans has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2017, the NBA announced today. The 66th NBA All-Star Game will be played on…

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New Orleans Named No. 1 City for Food in the U.S. and a Top 5 Music Destination in the World

Aug. 08, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Kristian Sonnier New Orleans CVB 504-566-5045 ksonnier@neworleanscvb.com Lea Sinclair NOTMC 504-491-5330 lea@notmc.com New Orleans Named No. 1 City for Food…

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