Kim Priez

Senior Vice President of Tourism Sales

Kim Priez


As Senior Vice Present, Kim Priez oversees the tourism sales team to grow visitation by targeting domestic and international travel professionals, group planners and leisure visitors. Through a comprehensive strategy of direct sales and marketing, Kim leads the leisure sales team and the efforts of five international representation offices found in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Mexico, and India. With Thirty-Five combined years of experience with New Orleans and Company (formerly the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau), she possesses a deep understanding of the tourism landscape, which is invaluable for developing new travel products and tapping into international markets. Her experience helps build regional and national strategic partnerships that are critical for expanding reach and awareness for New Orleans.  

She began her career with the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel where she honed her sales skills as Director of Travel Industry Sales. She holds leadership roles in many organizations serving as the President of SKAL New Orleans, key stakeholder in Rhythms of the South Marketing Partnership and the Spirit of Louisiana marketing partnership. Additionally, she serves as an Advisory member for BrandUSA, the official tourism marketing organization for the United States. As a native New Orleanian, she is very proud of her city and enjoys the unique culture and vibrancy.