CVB Update

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has been named a 2026 New Orleans CityBusiness Empowering Women honoree, marking the fourth consecutive year the organization has received the recognition.

The Empowering Women recognition reflects that investment in action. The convention center provides executive coaching and encourages employees to deepen their involvement in professional organizations, including the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), where they can expand their industry knowledge, build professional networks and pursue leadership opportunities.

“Being recognized as an Empowering Women honoree for a fourth consecutive year is especially meaningful because developing women leaders is something we actively invest in,” said Jim Cook, President & CEO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. “We want women across our organization to have access to the experiences, resources and relationships that help them grow as leaders and advance their careers. That investment strengthens our organization and helps build the leadership we need for the future.”

The Knox County CVB in Ohio has released its first-ever Knox County College Guide.

Tailored specifically to the student populations of Kenyon College in Gambier and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) in Mount Vernon, each guide was curated by student interns attending the respective institutions. Distribution of the new guides kicked off during move-in week across both campuses.

In addition to day-to-day student essentials, the digital guides feature parent-approved recommendations for local lodging, family dining, and seasonal attractions, making it a shareable piece for visiting families during campus events, family weekends, and commencement.

“By partnering directly with interns at Kenyon and MVNU, we created an authentic insider’s field guide, built by students, for students,” said Olivia Toth, Executive Director of the Knox County CVB. “It not only helps students explore outside their campus bubbles, but their research and perspectives provide us with new insights for future projects.”

Find more information and access the guide here.