New Orleans City Council advances Omni hotel project, signals approval on tax break

New Orleans City Council advances Omni hotel project, signals approval on tax break

The New Orleans City Council on Wednesday (June 24) gave preliminary approval to a zoning change that will allow...

City Council Advances Zoning for Omni Hotel

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously on June 24 to advance plans for the proposed 1,000-room, 27-story Omni...

Editorial: New Orleans City Council should give zoning changes for new convention hotel a thumbs-up

Cities around the country are making big investments in their convention centers and nearby environs, the better to compete...

HDLC Approves Sugar Mill Site Demolition for Omni Project

NEW ORLEANS – The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted March 11 to approve a recommendation...

Watchdog says reworking Omni Hotel deal could save taxpayers at least $100m

A public finance watchdog is calling on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and other public officials to overhaul...