Stephen Perry
Stephen Perry
Steve Perry is a solo artist and the former lead singer of the band Journey...
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From a multibillion-dollar tourism perspective here in the city, this is one of the most powerful national signals that we can have, because it is the first major sporting commitment since Katrina. It is an event that attracts thousands of people, it has exposure all over the world, and it puts a highlight that weekend on New Orleans as a destination.
cleaning interior require
The interior will require considerable cleaning and renovation,
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We were surprised at the announcement, because it requires a very complex business calculation. It has an awful lot of hurdles at the state level.
damaged tourism
Tourism doesn't just happen. We have a damaged brand.
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What he did today was to make a very prudent business decision, ... With the tax base decimated for the next six to seven months ...(the city) has lost its basic revenue streams and customer base. You've got to pare down to a basic core and rebuild incrementally.