Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 New Orleans prepares for Super Bowl 59, its biggest weekend of the year

New Orleans is preparing for an estimated 125,000 visitors and a presidential visit during the weekend of Super Bowl 59.

* Demand for hotel rooms in New Orleans surged 637% this week due to Super Bowl 59, with average price per night reaching $650.
* Interest from travelers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey increased more than 14 times, while interest from people in Kansas and Missouri is up 8.5 times since the division championship games.
* Caesars has rolled out a nearly half-billion-dollar overhaul of its property to attract new customers during the big game.
* Security around town is tight with over 700 Homeland Security officials on site, including state police, city police, and US Department of Homeland Security representatives.
* President Donald Trump plans to attend the game, increasing security presence.
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