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MSWIT MEMBERS…let us know if you need help!   We want to hear from you.

MSWIT MEMBERS…let us know if you need help! We want to hear from you.

June 12, 2020  | 

To all Members of Mid South Women In Tourism... The past three months have been difficult for all of us....but even more difficult for those who have not yet been called back to work even with the Phase I and Phase II re-openings. We want to help in any way that we can...but we have to hear from you.  Whether you… Read More »

MSWIT Christmas Party helps families in need!

MSWIT Christmas Party helps families in need!

January 15, 2020  | 

The December 18, 2019 meeting for Mid South Women in Tourism turned out to be much more than a festive Christmas gathering.   Through the help of the New Orleans Family Justice Center, we were able to provide toys and clothing for the children of three different families who are victims of domestic violence.     Board members pre-purchased items on the… Read More »

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser was huge success!

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser was huge success!

September 20, 2019  | 

Mid South Women in Tourism (MSWIT) held its "biennial" fundraiser on Saturday, September 7 at Copeland Tower & Suites in Metairie.  We are so proud to say there was a record attendance resulting in over $18,000 raised to support the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, the New Orleans Family Justice Center, Heartbeat NOLA by purchasing a defibrillator and to aid… Read More »

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser (Press Release)

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser (Press Release)

July 28, 2019  | 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                     Media contact:  jandressler@outlook.com July 29, 2019                                                                                                     … Read More »

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser to be held September 7 at Copeland Tower Hotel

2019 Passport to Fashion Fundraiser to be held September 7 at Copeland Tower Hotel

February 13, 2019  | 

Mid-South Women in Tourism (MSWIT), the premier women’s travel & tourism organization in Greater New Orleans, is seeking sponsors for their annual fundraiser to benefit the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO), The New Orleans Family Justice Center, a UNO Scholarship for the Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Master’s Program, and Heartbeat NOLA. This year’s event will be held on… Read More »

LT. GOVERNOR NUNGESSER ANNOUNCES SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING TOURISM NUMBERS IN LA

LT. GOVERNOR NUNGESSER ANNOUNCES SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING TOURISM NUMBERS IN LA

May 7, 2018  | 

    BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced 2017 as the sixth consecutive year of record-breaking tourism numbers in Louisiana. The state welcomed a record 47.1 million visitors in 2017, representing an increase of nearly 500,000 over the 46.7 million visitors reported by DK Shifflet in 2016. Those visitors spent $17.5 billion, or an average of $371 per… Read More »

February’s Membership Drive Lunch Meeting Was Huge Success!

February’s Membership Drive Lunch Meeting Was Huge Success!

February 27, 2018  | 

  If you ask any of the 50 members and prospective members in attendance at this month's special luncheon/membership drive, we are confident all will agree that it was a huge success! The Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center was our host who did an amazing job and the food was fabulous.  Our speaker from the New Orleans… Read More »

A message from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

A message from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

February 7, 2018  | 

 Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser's Newsletter       Dear Friends,     We had another great year in tourism in 2017, and I am looking forward to what this year will hold, especially since we launched our new brand in January at the Louisiana Travel Association's Annual Meeting.   Based on the research and surveying,Louisiana: Feed Your Soul was born. Louisiana… Read More »

2017 Fundraiser was HUGE Success!

2017 Fundraiser was HUGE Success!

September 26, 2017  | 

Mid South Women in Tourism (MSWIT) had a record attendance at its Passport to Fashion Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 9 resulting in over $15,000 raised to support the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, The New Orleans Family Justice Center and the University of New Orleans. The fundraiser was held at the Sheraton Metairie New Orleans Hotel and included speeches from… Read More »

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Unveils “Destination Louisiana” Initiative

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Unveils “Destination Louisiana” Initiative

May 8, 2017  | 

New Program Encourages Louisianians to Vacation Inside Their Home State   Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser unveiled a new tourism initiative designed to promote in-state travel by Louisianians. The program is called Destination Louisiana. Each month, one destination in the state is chosen to receive multi-platform coverage from the Louisiana Office of Tourism (LOT). The destination will rotate between north, southwest… Read More »