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Your RSVP is requested for our Sept. 22nd MSWIT Dinner Meeting at Rosy’s Jazz Hall
August 30, 2026 |MSWIT Members... Our next MSWIT dinner meeting takes place on Tuesday, September 22 at Rosy's Jazz Hall (500 Valence St. corner of Tchoupitoulas). Our speaker is MSWIT member Maegan Moreland - Sr Communications Strategist with GAMBLE COMMUNICATIONS and the special topic is "AI Prompting". MSWIT member Rami Carter has arranged for a wonderful buffet… Read More »
Thank you to everyone who made our 2026 Biennial Fashion Show/Fundraiser such a huge success!
August 29, 2026 |Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! For those who were unable to attend our 2026 Biennial Fashion Show Fundraiser on August 15th in the gorgeous Grand Ballroom of the Treasure Chest Casino...you really missed an amazingly successful event! Sold out attendance, delicious buffet, unbelievably great Parade of… Read More »
Megan Ryburn
August 25, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Megan Ryburn Director of External Affairs Louisiana Travel Association Megan Ryburn has spent more than 15 years working in tourism and has built a career around something she truly enjoys: connecting people, communities, and businesses to the places that make Louisiana special. A native of Oceanside, California, Megan grew up as a military brat, with strong Louisiana… Read More »
Charlene Hale
August 25, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Charlene Hale (recently retired from the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau) Charlene Hale first got her taste of the New Orleans area tourism industry when she began working as an Account Manager with USA Today which was available in hotels on a daily basis around the city. Charlene immediately got involved in networking which led… Read More »
Quiana “Q” Patterson
August 17, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Quiana “Q” Patterson Owner The Pampered Traveler If there is a passport stamp, a destination, an airline, a tourism board or a travel opportunity somewhere in the world, chances are Quiana “Q” Patterson has found a way to connect with it. A 16-year veteran of the travel industry, Quiana’s career began when she was recruited to… Read More »
Latasha Lewis
August 17, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Latasha Lewis Laketown Squadron NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans Manager of Marketing & Graphics Latasha is a growth-minded marketing leader with experience in building brands, driving revenue, and creating meaningful audience experiences in sports and association environments. She leads integrated marketing strategies that connect content, digital, partnerships and fan engagement to… Read More »
Donna Horowitz
August 11, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Donna Horowitz Owner/Publisher French Quarterly Magazine For more than 30 years, Donna Horowitz has built a distinguished career in advertising and publishing, driven by her passion for New Orleans, its vibrant culture, and its world-renowned tourism industry. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to creating publications that promote local businesses while enhancing the visitor experience, helping travelers discover… Read More »
Jan Dressler
August 11, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Jan Dressler Largay Travel Jan Dressler is an Independent Luxury Travel Advisor with Largay Travel and has been in the travel industry for nearly 40 years. Throughout her career, she has worn many hats in the ever-evolving world of travel, building a reputation for expertise, leadership, and exceptional client service. In the 1990s, Jan was an active… Read More »
Suzanne Stafford
July 14, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Suzanne Stafford Faery Ball & Treasures Market Suzanne Stafford is the founder of Treasures Market and The Faery Court Ball, two Gulf Coast ventures that blend entrepreneurship, community engagement, sustainability, and creativity. With a background in fashion design, event production, marketing, and small business development, she is passionate about creating opportunities that support local businesses, encourage… Read More »
Kathy Baker
July 14, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Kathy Baker Director of Sales Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 Kathy was born in California, Missouri which is a very small town located in the center of the state about 25 miles from the state capitol, Jefferson City. She was raised along with three older brothers and a sister on a 670-acre farm where… Read More »