O&D Hospitality is introducing two upscale venues to downtown St. Charles: RILY, a raw-bar jazz club, and The Idle Hour, a members-only cigar lounge. Both establishments, located at 11 S. 2nd Ave, plan to open this year, promising a new level of nightlife on the Riverfront.

New Orleans witnessed an 18% surge in tourism in 2025, buoyed by iconic gatherings like Super Bowl LIX and Amtrak Mardi Gras. As the city celebrates these milestones, officials are looking ahead to further growth in 2026.