KEY TAKEAWAYS: New Orleans Company will host a free Hospitality Tourism Job Fest on Aug. 13 at the Joy Theater. The event connects job seekers with hospitality and tourism employers actively hiring across Greater New Orleans. Participating employers include Brennan’s, Hilton New Orleans Ri verside, Hyatt Regency, The National WWII Museum and others. Attendees can explore career opportunities, training resources and meet employers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   New Orleans Company will host a hospitality and tourism job fair later this month, bringing together employers from across the region with job seekers looking for careers in one of the area’s largest industries. The free Hospitality Tourism Job Fest is scheduled for Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St. Organizers said the event will connect attendees with employers that are actively hiring for positions throughout the Greater New Orleans hospitality and tourism sector. According to New Orleans Company, the organization has hosted the job fairs for the past 11 years to help connect local residents with employment opportunities and career pathways in the industry. Employers expected to participate include Brennan’s, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Louisiana, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, The National WWII Museum, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Royal Sonesta New Orleans and Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, along with other hospitality and tourism organizations. In addition to meeting with employers, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about career development and training opportunities available within the industry, according to the organization. The event is free and open to the public. Street parking and nearby parking garages will be available for attendees. More information, including a list of participating employers, is available through New Orleans Company’s jobs website. ...read more read less