New Orleans will host Convening Leaders in 2029

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New Orleans continues to build momentum with successful events like Sail250 and a busy calendar ahead featuring the X Games, Essence Festival, and more. Plus, New Orleans landed a major win; for the first time since 2009, the city will host Convening Leaders, one of the meetings industry's most prestigious annual gatherings, in 2029. Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Dave Cohen to talk about it.

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New Orleans continues to build momentum with successful events like Sail250 and a busy calendar ahead featuring the X Games, Essence Festival, and more. Plus, New Orleans landed a major win; for the first time since 2009, the city will host...

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