| The southern charm that New Orleans brings may be | | | | Often, tourists only use their hotels as a place to |
| a product of the many influences that have made | | | | spend the night in preparation for another busy day |
| the city more diverse and welcoming. Primarily known | | | | ahead. |
| for its multicultural heritage, New Orleans has | | | | Hurricane Katrina has affected New Orleans in so |
| amassed great popularity among a variety of tourists. | | | | many ways. Aside from the damage and devastation |
| Aside from its cultural offerings, New Orleans also | | | | it has brought to the city, the local tourist industry, |
| offers delectable cuisine and superb music, making it | | | | which has thrived so well during the previous years, is |
| even more popular among travelers. Furthermore, the | | | | now at a loss. Similar to how the tsunami-affected |
| many festivals and celebrations that take place in the | | | | beaches in southeast Asia have significantly lowered |
| city, such as the Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest, | | | | hotel and tourist package rates to attract potential |
| and college football's Sugar Bowl, have attracted a | | | | tourists, New Orleans hotels now offer discount hotel |
| myriad of guests from all ages. | | | | room rates to attract guests. |
| For the budget-savvy tourist who prioritizes | | | | A lot of the hotels that have opened their doors to |
| wallet-friendly tours and is always in search for the | | | | guests after the hurricane still do not offer their full |
| best travel deals, be assured that New Orleans has a | | | | services and are not yet fully staffed, yet they still |
| lot of discount hotels that offer the same amenities | | | | offer competitive guest service at discounted rates. |
| as higher priced ones. Also due to the countless | | | | Although other hotels with a "limited" status have |
| interesting places and the variety of activities that | | | | limited rooms, they offer their rooms at reduced |
| one can participate in while in New Orleans, discount | | | | rates. |
| hotels are preferred over the more expensive ones. | | | | |