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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 7 MIN

Essence Fest, conventions, and more: lots of good summer tourism news for New Orleans

from WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. What kind of tourism impact are we expecting this weekend? How big is Essence Fest? And what is coming up? We talk with Walt Leger, and president and CEO of New Orleans & Company

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