AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew Orleans Stays: The 58-room Warbler Hotel has opened on St. Charles Avenue, with a Jazz Age-inspired martini bar, restaurant, rooftop bar and coffee counter. Short-Term Rentals: City Council raised the nightly guest fee to $20, up from $5 for residential rentals and $12 for commercial ones; the increase is expected to bring in $3 million a year. Coastal Travel: Louisiana christened the first of two hybrid-electric ferries for the Cameron crossing. The new vessels can carry 34 vehicles and help keep large trucks moving when one ferry is out of service. Outdoor Louisiana: State trustees approved two coastal restoration projects that could restore up to 1,700 acres of marsh, beach and dune habitat. The state also launched a free State Parks Passport to encourage outdoor trips. Getting Around: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport introduced a new wayfinding platform to help travelers navigate the airport. Coming to Baton Rouge: The Savannah Bananas will play at Alex Box Stadium on March 4 and 6, 2027, as part of their Louisiana return.
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