New Orleans: “What Awaits” with
New Orleans CVB
By Kathryn Mullan
I was fortunate enough to sit-down with Stephen Perry,
President and CEO of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB), to
discuss what the attendees of ARDA World 2017 can expect from the great city of
New Orleans, as well as what the city has to offer to the timeshare industry.
Here’s part of our interview:
Is there anything special you’d like to say to the
attendees at ARDA World 2017?
Stephen Perry: Whether
this is your first time to New Orleans or you’re a regular visitor, be sure to
bring your sense of adventure and get ready to explore our historic, culturally
rich and truly authentic city.
And while there are endless things to do in our
renowned
French Quarter, I encourage you to explore
our other unique neighborhoods—from
the Bywater
to
the Garden District, the Warehouse District to
Uptown, every neighborhood has a
story to tell. The
Crescent City is not only the birthplace of jazz, it’s a
one-of-a-kind destination, with award-winning cuisine in our 1,400+
restaurants, a rich history seen in our architecture, world-class museums,
neighborhood tours, steamboat rides, and other memorable attractions and
experiences.
What role does
timeshare play in the New Orleans hospitality industry?
SP: Every visitor
has a valued impact on our economy
and helps support the nearly 80,000
New Orleanians directly employed by the hospitality industry. The options
presented through vacation rentals, timeshares and other diverse accommodations
make New Orleans even more appealing for families, groups and extended stay
visitors. A timeshare is a great way to get to know the city and experience it
like a local. As New Orleans continues to attract more visitors each year,
alternative accommodations have become an increasing segment of the hospitality
industry.
What, if anything,
does New Orleans do to work with and support new timeshare projects?
SP: The NOCVB
works closely with hotel and vacation properties to continue developing the
best accommodations and offerings for our visitors.
As visitation continues
to grow—particularly
from international markets—we will continue to support new
projects that expand our inventory of available accommodations.
There has never been a better time than now to visit and
discover the sights, sounds and flavors that make New Orleans so unique!
You can read the full interview in the recent February Developments Magazine – see it here.