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New Orleans CVB to provide $2.5 million to bolster safety efforts
Travel Pulse
The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that it will provide $2.5 million to help fund additional Louisiana State Police patrols within the city beyond this month's Mardi Gras celebration.
According to the Associated Press, the city is fighting against a rise in violent crime, and with a busy spring tourism season expected, the CVB aims to provide a safe environment for visitors and keep the focus on what makes The Big Easy one of the most exciting places in the world to visit.
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Researchers document drug use among Ultra Music Festival attendees
The Miami Herald
Fair or not, after 16 years Ultra Music Festival has developed a reputation not only as a cornucopia of lights and sounds, but also as a smorgasbord of psychotropic uppers and downers. Some of the crazy things concert attendees have done, like making out with a tree, have contributed to the image.
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60th Anniversary Convention special offer — Receive complimentary live webinars for 2015
IFEA
In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, we're making your Convention Registration just a little bit more valuable! Register for the IFEA's 60th Anniversary Convention & Expo, presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, by 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, you will receive (at no extra charge), registration to all upcoming Online Live IFEA Webinars for 2015 from that point forward!
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TC Cherry Festival may see fee increases
WWTV-TV
 The National Cherry Festival costs millions to put on each year — and that figure could increase.
Recently, Traverse City commissioners in Michigan discussed fee increases and how the festival pays for city services — things like police patrols and fire and EMS protection.
Don't miss the next IFEA Webinar — Building a Business Plan for Success — Feb. 19
IFEA
Many events today (new and long-running) find themselves in a similar position ... looking to the future with a need to create (or re-create) an event that serves changing audiences, changing communities and in the end, makes money. This important workshop will focus on the planning processes necessary to build a profitable event. Learn how to create a written business plan that will provide organizational clarity and higher efficiency. You'll take home dozens of ideas that will help your next event be better, happier and more profitable than ever before!
Keene police chief: 2015 Pumpkin Festival safety would come at a price
The Keene Sentinel
As city officials weigh the future of the Keene Pumpkin Festival, a key factor could be whether they can protect residents and streets from the mayhem that erupted outside last year's event. Organizer Ruth Sterling has said publicly in recent weeks that the city's police chief has "assured" her he can develop a comprehensive plan to keep the neighborhoods near the festival safe.
Gusts damage Newport Festival tents
The News Guard
High winds swept ashore on Feb. 8, causing extensive damage to the Newport Seafood & Wine tents for the second year in a row.
The 38th annual Seafood & Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb. 19-22. The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event. Chamber Executive Director Lorna Davis was on scene as wind gusts began to topple sections of the north tent.
The problem with the Big Mac festival sector in 2015
The Irish Times
Jim Carroll writes: For the last few weeks, I've been trying to get around to writing a post here about the live music scene and the upcoming festival season. It's something which has been on my mind and usually, I could rattle a post off here, list who's playing at which event and get it out of my system. But the motivation to do so was just not there.
Forget passion — unpaid work keeps fringe festivals afloat
The Conversation
Perth's Fringe World 2015 is currently sauntering through the Western Australian capital. Featuring more than 2,000 performers, the annual festival has perfected a blend of cabaret, circus, theater, film and comedy with glamor and quirky grunge.
Hotels burst with festival fans and romantics
The West Australian
Very few hotel rooms are available in Perth, Australia, on Feb. 14, with any that are being considerably more expensive than normal rates.
Valentine's Day and the journey of The Giants through the streets of Perth have ensured hotel rooms are in big demand. The Rydges Perth is sold out and the Crowne Plaza is accepting bookings only from patrons who want to stay two nights.
Australian Blues Music Festival 2015: Free taxi vouchers
Goulburn Post
To help promote safety during this year's Australia Blues Music Festival, Goulburn Mulwaree Council has two hundred $10 taxi vouchers to give away.
Council has produced two hundred $10 vouchers that will be sponsored by the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) this year, with 100 available from the Goulburn Visitor's Information Centre from Feb. 5 and another 100 being handed out at venues during the Australian Blues Music Festival weekend.
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