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NEW ORLEANS — The Laurus Corp. has completed the $2.7 million renovation of the Ramada Suites Hotel at New Orleans Airport and rebranded the facility as a Holiday Inn Express. The project included a complete overhaul of the guestrooms, public areas, exterior facade and landscaping. Laurus acquired the 130-room hotel in March 2012, which is situated at the entrance of the 200-acre James Business Park. Exterior renovations include a new pool deck, courtyard deck, fountain and a new paint job. Guestrooms will feature new flooring, furniture, lighting, window treatments and upgraded fixtures in the bathrooms.