The New Orleans tourism and hospitality industry rebounded slowly after the 2005 hurricanes, and the local economy may take years to fully recover. In some ways this has proven to be an advantage to visitors, and hotels and other lodging options are more competitive with one another than they have ever been. That has meant added amenities, increased concierge services, upgrades, and more stable room rates; the best deals are usually found on hotels' individual Web sites. More »
