Bouncing Back
August 10, 2007
New Orleans, the city severely affected by Hurricane Katrina two years ago, has recovered its status as a popular tourist destination.
August 29th 2007 marks the second anniversary since the hurricane struck and the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has noted the great resurgence of the city since then, reports Travel Daily News.
Mardi Gras in 2006 was a significant turning point for the city, according to New Orleans CVB and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was a draw for the crowds also.
Stephen Perry, New Orleans CVB CEO, said: “The rich New Orleans cultural experience that has existed for hundreds of years is alive and well.
“On behalf of the entire hospitality community of New Orleans, we extend a profound thank you to every individual visitor, travel professional, volunteer, executive, meeting professional, meeting attendee, exhibitor, organization, corporation and association that has supported us and participated in the rebirth of one of the greatest destinations in the world.”
http://news.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/New-Orleans-regains-tourism-impetus-18241394.html
Destinations News posted on 10/08/2007 10:31:18
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