New Orleans has completed one of the most significant short-term rental enforcement actions in U.S. tourism history, with over 1,000 unlicensed Airbnb properties removed from the platform in August 2025. This regulatory crackdown has fundamentally altered the city's accommodation landscape, affecting thousands of planned visits while creating new opportunities for traditional hospitality providers.

New Orleans prepares for its most celebrated musical pilgrimage—the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For two magical weekends spanning April 24-27 and May 1-4, 2025, the Fair Grounds Race Course will transform into a cultural epicenter where music, cuisine, crafts, and heritage converge in a celebration that has defined Louisiana's cultural identity for over five decades.