Spotlight

Maria-Kay Chetta

September 13, 2026  | 

Member Spotlight Maria-Kay Chetta Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide Born and raised in New Orleans, Maria-Kay has dedicated her career to serving her city while sharing her love of New Orleans with visitors from around the world. She graduated from Cabrini High School in 1973, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of New Orleans in… Read More »

Megan Ryburn

August 25, 2026  | 

Member Spotlight:  Megan Ryburn Director of External Affairs Louisiana Travel Association   Megan Ryburn has spent more than 15 years working in tourism and has built a career around something she truly enjoys: connecting people, communities, and businesses to the places that make Louisiana special. A native of Oceanside, California, Megan grew up as a military brat, with strong Louisiana… Read More »

Charlene Hale

August 25, 2026  | 

  Member Spotlight:  Charlene Hale (recently retired from the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau)   Charlene Hale first got her taste of the New Orleans area tourism industry when she began working as an Account Manager with USA Today which was available in hotels on a daily basis around the city.   Charlene immediately got involved in networking which led… Read More »

Quiana “Q” Patterson

August 17, 2026  | 

    Member Spotlight:  Quiana “Q” Patterson Owner The Pampered Traveler If there is a passport stamp, a destination, an airline, a tourism board or a travel opportunity somewhere in the world, chances are Quiana “Q” Patterson has found a way to connect with it. A 16-year veteran of the travel industry, Quiana’s career began when she was recruited to… Read More »

Latasha Lewis

August 17, 2026  | 

    Member Spotlight:  Latasha Lewis Laketown Squadron NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans Manager of Marketing & Graphics   Latasha is a growth-minded marketing leader with experience in building brands, driving revenue, and creating meaningful audience experiences in sports and association environments. She leads integrated marketing strategies that connect content, digital, partnerships and fan engagement to… Read More »

Donna Horowitz

August 11, 2026  | 

Member Spotlight:  Donna Horowitz Owner/Publisher French Quarterly Magazine For more than 30 years, Donna Horowitz has built a distinguished career in advertising and publishing, driven by her passion for New Orleans, its vibrant culture, and its world-renowned tourism industry. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to creating publications that promote local businesses while enhancing the visitor experience, helping travelers discover… Read More »

Jan Dressler

August 11, 2026  | 

  Member Spotlight:  Jan Dressler Largay Travel   Jan Dressler is an Independent Luxury Travel Advisor with Largay Travel and has been in the travel industry for nearly 40 years. Throughout her career, she has worn many hats in the ever-evolving world of travel, building a reputation for expertise, leadership, and exceptional client service. In the 1990s, Jan was an active… Read More »

Suzanne Stafford

July 14, 2026  | 

    Member Spotlight:  Suzanne Stafford Faery Ball & Treasures Market Suzanne Stafford is the founder of Treasures Market and The Faery Court Ball, two Gulf Coast ventures that blend entrepreneurship, community engagement, sustainability, and creativity. With a background in fashion design, event production, marketing, and small business development, she is passionate about creating opportunities that support local businesses, encourage… Read More »

Kathy Baker

July 14, 2026  | 

  Member Spotlight:  Kathy Baker Director of Sales Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10   Kathy was born in California, Missouri which is a very small town located in the center of the state about 25 miles from the state capitol, Jefferson City.  She was raised along with three older brothers and a sister on a 670-acre farm where… Read More »

Cathryn Giff

July 4, 2026  | 

      Member Spotlight: Cathryn Giff General Manager, Hotel de la Monnaie For more than 25 years, Cathryn Giff has built a career around one simple philosophy: create exceptional experiences while inspiring others to do the same. As General Manager of Hotel de la Monnaie and Vice President of Group Sales for Vacatia, she combines strategic leadership with an… Read More »