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4th Annual MSWIT Bus FAM Tour was HUGE SUCCESS!

4th Annual MSWIT Bus FAM Tour was HUGE SUCCESS!

May 19, 2023  | 

Our MSWIT Bus Fam Tour exploring Louisiana River Parishes was FANTASTIC!    A full bus of members experienced and learned so much in just a short amount of time.    First of all.. thanks to Willma Harvey, DOS & Business Development for River Parishes Tourist Commission, for all the advance planning and hard work involved in making this experience so memorable… Read More »

MSWIT’S BIENNIAL FASHION FUNDRAISER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

MSWIT’S BIENNIAL FASHION FUNDRAISER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

December 14, 2022  | 

Mid South Women In Tourism's Biennial Fashion Fundraiser which took place at Copeland Tower Living on September 10th was a HUGE SUCCESS! Two hundred professional women enjoyed a really fun luncheon including great swag bags, a fabulous fashion show by Dillard's Lakeside, an informative travel marketplace with exhibitors form around Louisiana, an amazing silent auction and optional mimosas in hand… Read More »

MSWIT’s Fashion Show Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 10 at Copeland Tower Living

MSWIT’s Fashion Show Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 10 at Copeland Tower Living

March 10, 2022  | 

The members of Mid South Women In Tourism will once again work together on our special Biennial Fashion Show Fundraiser to generate needed funds for our designated organizations that help women in need...namely... New Orleans Family Justice Center Cancer Association of Louisiana UNO HRT Graduate Scholarship Award   Please click here for all the latest details -- http://www.mswit.com/fashion-fundraiser.html Read More »

New Date for the Experience St. Bernard Parish FAM TRIP

New Date for the Experience St. Bernard Parish FAM TRIP

October 4, 2021  | 

MSWIT members... We are so happy to announce the official "new date" for the Experience St. Bernard/MSWIT FAM Tour!    Mark your calendars...Tuesday, March 29, 2022! For those of you who were confirmed and pre-paid for the August 17, 2021 tour, you are automatically on the March 29th RSVP list. We still have room for more...see RSVP details below.  … Read More »

MSWIT will be on the road again…Destination:   St. Bernard Parish

MSWIT will be on the road again…Destination: St. Bernard Parish

May 6, 2021  | 

  MSWIT members...Mark your calendars now! The annual August Bus FAM Tour is headed to St. Bernard Parish...Tuesday, August 17...to rediscover St. Bernard and the natural and cultural wonders like non other!   This year's FAM, which we are calling Islenos Seafood Trail:  Fishing Villages, Scenic Bayous and Cultural Wonders, is not to be missed! MSWIT member Barbara Johnson, Owner of… Read More »

April speaker

April speaker

April 12, 2021  | 

Our Speaker:   Our special speaker for the evening will be ______________from the Jefferson Parish CVB!  You will be amazed to learn of the full scope of their marketing efforts covering events, festivals, sports and outdoor activities while showcasing all that Jefferson Parish has to offer visitors and locals alike! Read More »

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 »