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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!
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
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 »
#OnlyLouisiana AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
February 15, 2017 |LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NUNGESSER LAUNCHES #OnlyLouisiana AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Initiative to Showcase Louisiana to the World through Crowdsourced Social Media FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2017 BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser today announced the official launch of the #OnlyLouisiana Ambassador Program – or more affectionately, the Bayou Krewe. This program encourages Louisianans and Louisiana fans to snap… Read More »
Best Wishes from Lieutenant Governor Nungesser
December 22, 2016 |Warmest Greetings! This year, there is so much to be thankful for as our state’s tourism and cultural industries continue to see growth and attract visitors from the around the nation and the globe. Personally, I am extremely grateful that you have blessed me with the opportunity to serve as Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Louisiana. The last… Read More »
Flood Victim is member of MSWIT
August 17, 2016 |A MSWIT member and her family have lost everything they own in the flood this past week. Several members are asking how we can help so we have set up a Fund through Pay Pal to give you the opportunity to make a donation directly to someone you know and love. If you can contribute, please click the button below… Read More »
Dean of Business at UNO presents to MSWIT members at June meeting!
July 1, 2016 |Dr. John Williams, Dean of The College of Business Administration at the University of New Orleans, gave the MSWIT members an informative presentation on tourism related data. The presentation focused on: New Orleans trends in visitation and spending The changing profile of visitors to New Orleans Tourism's role in providing future jobs in the New Orleans area The Q &A… Read More »
NOMCVB Seeking Ambassadors for IPW
May 4, 2016 |DO YOU LOVE TO TALK ABOUT NEW ORLEANS? BE A TOURISM AMBASSADOR FOR 4 HOURS AND HELP WELCOME TRAVEL BUYERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD New Orleans needs your help to welcome 1700 international travel buyers and journalists along with 4700 tourism industry leaders during IPW 2016, June 18 – 22. This event has been nicknamed the “Super Bowl of International… Read More »
NEW 2016 Membership Invoice
January 26, 2016 |Dear Ladies of MSWIT We have a great 2016 planned so I encourage you to join MSWIT today! We have some exciting speakers and venues for the upcoming months. We will host tourism industry leaders at some of the most delightful restaurants in the Greater New Orleans Area. Late summer, we will host our 40 year anniversary celebration! You won't… Read More »
September Meeting Announcement
September 12, 2015 |The Blake hotel will host our September meeting, with Erik Hansen as the speaker - Tuesday September 22nd Dear members: We are honored that Erik Hansen from US Travel has agreed to be our speaker for our September meeting. Mr. Hansen, based out of Washington D. C., has agreed to travel to NOLA to speak at our meeting with… Read More »