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Tabather Moriley
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Tabather Moriley Event Manager Five O Fore Golf Entertainment Tabather Moriley got started in tourism as early as 2016 booking her own trips as well as her friends' trips and someone suggested she should become a travel agent. She became an independent travel agent for the next four years and absolutely loved it. Then came the… Read More »
Ashley Hartman-Taylor
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Ashley Hartman-Taylor Regional Business Development Manager Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd Ashley is a Business Development Manager in the travel and hospitality industry with a background in hotel sales, events, and partnership development. She specializes in building meaningful relationships within the travel community and is passionate about connecting people through travel and curated experiences. In her… Read More »
Meagan Moreland
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Meagen Moreland-Taliancich Senior Communications Strategist Gambel Communications Meagen Moreland-Taliancich is a senior communications strategist at Gambel Communications with more than 15 years of experience across crisis communications, reputation and brand strategy. She previously served as press and communications attaché at the Consulate General of France in Louisiana, leading public relations through crises, cultural festivals and diplomatic… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Kristyn Williams
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Kristyn Williams Hotard Coaches - Charter Sales UNO HRT Graduate Student Kristyn has worked in the hospitality industry since she turned 18. She loves every part of the industry and is completing her Master's in Hospitality Management at UNO this December after completing a bachelor’s degree at the same institution in 2018. Kristyn began working… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Meg Ruch
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Meg Ruch Retired Travel Counselor Meg became a travel agent nearly 50 years ago and worked as a Travel Counselor for various local agencies. Her longest amount of years were with AAA Travel and most recently, Professional Travel Consultants. Meg has been a member of MSWIT since 1979 and proudly holds the record as the longest… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Dr. Yvette Green
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Dr. Yvette Green Professor Department Chair, School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration Director, Hospitality Research Center University of New Orleans Dr. Green has been at UNO for 24 years. Before her career in academia, Dr. Green has professional experience in restaurant management, banquets and catering, and resort management. She serves… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Sandra Dartus
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Sandra Dartus, CFEE Event Consultant – Fostering Community Partnerships Sandra Savoye Dartus has spent her career bringing people together through the power of events, culture, and community. A passionate advocate for New Orleans and the people who shape its spirit, she specializes in creating experiences that celebrate the city while making a meaningful difference. Today, Sandra… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Leslie Brewer
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Leslie Brewer Sales & Marketing Director Destrehan Plantation + Houmas House Estate & Gardens Leslie Brewer’s hometown just happened to be one of the most well-known international tourist destinations – New Orleans. This is where she began her tourism career, which has continued for more than 34 years. She currently holds the position of Director of Marketing… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Laine Garner
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Laine Garner Sr. Vice President of Sales, Membership & Education for Louisiana Travel Association Laine has been at LTA for 17 years. Among many of her responsibilities, she represents LTA members at national trade shows in the group market for both domestic and international travel as well as promoting small businesses across the state at shows for… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Denise Thevenot
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Denise Thevenot Campus Territory Manager, GRUBHUB Past MSWIT President For over 30 years Denise Thevenot's name was synonymous with the very impressive Louisiana Tax Free Shopping program. From 2007 to 2021 as Executive Director, Denise ran the entire program which was an entity under the Louisiana Department of Revenue. This program, which was unique to Louisiana, helped put our… Read More »