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Eye care's biggest week: AAO 2026 brings 20,000-plus to the Morial Convention Center
The American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting runs Oct. 9-12, billed as the world's largest congress for eye-care professionals, with the Expo and product launches running through Monday.
Odette Sinclair, Business & Tourism reporter · Oct 11, 2026
- NEW ORLEANS
Holywater opens on Conti Street, bringing an oyster bar to an 1837 chandlery
Brothers Alex and Miles Pincus opened the 3,500-square-foot French Quarter restaurant Sept. 23.Josie Arceneaux, Food & Culture writer · Sep 26, 2026 - NEW ORLEANS
A brutal summer for hospitality: fewer shifts, fewer tips, emptier rooms
June hotel occupancy sat near 55 percent. International arrivals fell off. Workers felt it first.Odette Sinclair, Business & Tourism reporter · Sep 24, 2026