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Member Spotlight – Tanya Leader
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Tanya Leader VP of Sales & Services Visit the Northshore Tanya Leader joined the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission in 2001, bringing with her a background in recruitment, public engagement, event planning, and organizational leadership from her earlier role as an Enrollment Counselor Coordinator at her alma mater, Southeastern Louisiana University. She began her tourism… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Christy Dillard
March 15, 2026 |MSWIT's current President, Christy Dillard, has been in the business of fun for over 25 years with Game On Social Hub... (previously known as Laser Tag). She says she doesn't sell a product, she sells an experience! Christy helps people host one-of-a-kind events from 5-500 guests - one was even her wedding! She likes to say "if you think Game On Social… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Judy Weitz
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Judy Weitz, Owner/CEO of Compucast Web Judy has been called the local Pioneer of Internet Marketing as she created the very first website promoting New Orleans on the "World Wide Web" back in 1994 (before most people even used email!). Compucast Web has built at least 1000 websites over the past 30 years for… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Danielle Detiege
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Danielle Detiege NOLA Party Boutique Owner/Balloon Decor Artist NOLA Party Boutique, founded by Danielle Detiege in 2009, initially began as a dessert business before transitioning exclusively to balloon décor in 2016. As a Certified Balloon Artist (C.B.A.) and visionary owner, Danielle transformed the creative venture into a luxury brand through strategic business execution and continuous education. NOLA… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Maggie Kelly
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Maggie Kelly Area Sales Manager J Collection of Hotels Maggie has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, gaining experience through various sales and operational management roles, with a strong focus on sales. She is a sales leader laser-focused on building relationships, growing market share and driving revenue as the Area Sales Manager of the… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Camille Whitworth
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Camille Whitworth Media by Design Baroness on Baronne NOLA Drink Lab Camille Whitworth is a communications expert, entrepreneur, and former television news anchor who spent more than 25 years telling stories and connecting with audiences on camera. Today, she uses those skills to help leaders and professionals communicate with confidence, whether they’re speaking in meetings, on stage,… Read More »
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 »