New Orleans City Council advances Omni hotel project, signals approval on tax break

The New Orleans City Council advanced the $600 million Omni hotel project by approving a zoning change to bypass height regulations. The project, led by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, seeks tax incentives including a revised PILOT agreement that includes job commitments and local hiring requirements. Despite opposition from state officials, hospitality workers, and watchdog groups, the council approved the zoning change without dissent.