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Member Spotlight – Kristin Sparks
March 2, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Kristin Sparks Managing Partner and Director of Events Annunciation Restaurant in the Warehouse District A born and bred New Orleanian, Kristin’s love of New Orleans’ hospitality was born during her first jobs in the restaurant business. She attended the University of New Orleans and graduated from the Lester E Kabacoff College of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism. While in… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Darlene Thomas
March 2, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Darlene Thomas President (now retired) Thomas Travel & Cruise, LLC Darlene graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA in Organizational Behavior Management. So there's no surprise to learn that she has owned and operated a very successful travel agency, Thomas Travel and Cruise, for the past 32 years working with both inbound and outbound groups… Read More »
MSWIT’s Annual Bus FAM Tour will explore the Westbank of Jeffeson Parish!
February 28, 2026 |MSWIT Members - Our March meeting is our annual all day bus fam tour where we experience things we have never done before in our neighboring back yards! This year MSWIT Member Charlene Hale, Jefferson Parish CVB, along with the help of MSWIT member Brittany Perrin, Airboat Adventures, have an amazing itinerary for all of us to enjoy. Tuesday, March… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Nikki Jackson
February 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Nikki Jackson Director of Sales and Marketing Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter Nikki has been in hospitality for over 30 years. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent and moved her way up to sales over the years. She has a great love for our Louisiana hospitality industry. It's "home" for her. Nikki is… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Shannon Dallas
February 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Shannon Dallas Director of Business Development Hotard Coaches Shannon’s career in tourism & the travel industry began 35 years ago selling tickets for the Steamboat NATCHEZ! After 16.5 years and a variety of titles and duties there, she moved over to Hotard Coaches as Director of Sales for 5 years. Bored with buses, she joined Landry’s Inc. as Regional… Read More »
MSWIT February Dinner Meeting Takes Place at 4141 (St. Charles Avenue)
February 5, 2026 |MSWIT Members... Our next Dinner meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 24 at the fabulous venue appropriately named 4141 which is located at 4141 St. Charles Avenue. THREE COURSE MENU STARTER House Salad or Cup of Gumbo ENTRÉE OPTIONS A. Fried Shrimp Platter Hush Puppies, Mardi Gras Slaw and Famous Garlic Herb Fries B. Grilled Catfish… Read More »
MSWIT 50th Anniversary GALA – Tuesday, January 27 – Chateau Estates Country Club
November 29, 2025 |Attention All Current MSWIT Members and MSWIT Alumni! PLEASE SAVE THIS DATE…Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Tickets are on sale now! MSWIT’s 50th Anniversary Gala Join us in celebrating 50 years of MSWIT! Date: January 27, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Chateau Golf & Country Club, Kenner Details: Cash Bar, Dinner and complimentary champagne until 6:30 pm + surprises! Attire: Cocktail… Read More »
Member Spotlights: (Alphabetical by Last Name)
November 28, 2025 |Member Spotlight: Angela Aspiazu Co-Founder/Managing Partner, New Orleans Secrets Certified Travel Advisor, Fora Travel MSWIT Board Member/Parlamentarium Angela Aspiazu may have been born in the Midwest, but New Orleans is where she found her heart. With a background as both a creative director and finance professional, Angela once considered herself indifferent to history. That changed instantly during a pivotal business trip… Read More »
First RSVP Request for our Christmas Party Luncheon on Dec 9th at the Rooftop on Basin
November 14, 2025 |MSWIT Members... Get your festive holiday attire ready for our annual MSWIT Christmas Party LUNCHEON on Tuesday, December 9th at the Rooftop on Basin (4th floor of the Basin St. Visitors Center/Brakeman Hotel at 501 Basin St.) (parking options below). This event will sell out so please RSVP early. Reservations are limited to members only until we see if there… Read More »
MSWIT takes a Thanksgiving Break!
October 31, 2025 |The MSWIT Board decided at the beginning of this year that we should not have an official November meeting because the 4th Tuesday falls two days before Thanksgiving and because our December Christmas Party Luncheon on December 9th takes place 14 days later! However, we have a long list of things to do in November and will have a chance… Read More »