Business Corner
Tourism
Travel South International Showcase – Charlotte, NC – November 30-December 2 2015
Leslie Straughan and Kim Priez attended the 4th Annual Travel South International Showcase. This is a boutique show built in part with the Rhythms of the South Partnership (New Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville), and is dedicated to increasing international tourism to the Southern United States. The team met with 50+ International Tour Operators, Travel Agents and Media, as well as attended both the Louisiana Japanese and International client dinners during the event.
External Affairs
DECA Speaking Event – November 2015
Jeff Anding was invited to speak to 400 high school students on careers in the hospitality industry through a partnership with DECA and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. DECA, previously known as Delta Epsilon Chi and Distributive Education Clubs of America, prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. The attendees were from various local New Orleans high schools.


Public Affairs
Career Fair- January 19, 2016
Career Fair- February 17, 2016

