Economic activity in the New Orleans area expanded moderately over the past six weeks. According to the Fed’s latest assessment of regional economies, the labor market improved and wage pressures became more widespread.
Retail sales increased, leisure travel was strong and hotel occupancy levels rose. Residential real estate demand remained solid while manufacturing activity expanded.
Hey, we are No. 4! New Orleans lands in the fourth spot on Travel & Leisure’s list of best cities in the country. For the ninth year in a row, the magazine’s readers selected Charleston as No. 1, due to its beauty, culinary scene, endless attractions for people of all ages to explore and overall friendliness. Other top cities are Santa Fe, Savannah, New York City, San Antonio, Chicago, Honolulu, Bend, Oregon, and Williamsburg, Virginia
