Hotel bookings declined during the 2025 Essence Festival, signaling potential challenges for New Orleans’ tourism economy.

On August 31, 2025, the nation’s capital will transform into the epicenter of global Black music culture when Afro+ Fest ...

Essence Fest 2025 saw a decline in bookings, which industry experts attribute to broader macroeconomic challenges beyond New ...

Essence Festival of Culture 2025 sparks debate over its altered appearance and focus on African American culture.