AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFestival Welcome: Ocean Springs’ Peter Anderson festival is getting a sweet arrival for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service passengers: the chamber plans to hand out 150 king cake bites from a local bakery. New Orleans Stay: Gayle Benson has acquired the Windsor Court Hotel and plans millions in renovations, a major investment in the city’s visitor accommodation. Travel Promotion: A Louisiana tourism team is pitching the state to international travel agents, while a $380,000 federal grant will fund a new Great River Road navigation app and website. Local Adventure: The owner of Baton Rouge’s Backpacker outdoor store has skied all seven continents in less than a year, documenting the trip to inspire travelers to look beyond familiar ski destinations. Festival Watch: Essence Festival 2027 has been announced, but questions remain about unpaid vendors and the event’s contract.
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