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First RSVP Request for Skal New Orleans’ 10th Annual Industry Update on Wednesday, June 25th at the National WWII Museum

May 4, 2025 | News

Skalleagues –

While we are still collecting RSVPs for our special May 19th Skal dinner adventure, it is definitely not too soon for us to request your RSVP for our Annual Industry Update event taking place on Wednesday, June 25 at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at The National WWII Museum.   We expect an attendance of over 300 professionals from our state-wide Tourism Industry.

This is a very special year because not only is it our 10th Annual Industry Update event but we are also celebrating Skal New Orleans 75th Anniversary as a club in Skal International.   Yes…in 1950 Skal New Orleans became an official chapter of Skal International.

Our Keynote Speaker is Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line.  “50 years on the Water, 30 years in New Orleans…More Than Just Anniversaries.   The Future of Tourism.” 

We are 7 weeks away and have over 250 seats sold + 4-5 SKAL Members tables.   We still have room for additional reserved table sponsors…contact Bobbi if your company is interested in sponsoring a table of 10!

At this time, as a SKAL member, we are requesting your RSVP that you will be able to attend this great event and will be sitting at one of our designated SKAL RESERVED TABLES.    This is also the time to let Bobbi know if you will be bringing any guests with you.

Individual guest tickets are $110 per person and will include a lovely dinner, two glasses of wine, a fabulous program as well as networking with industry professionals.

To RSVP…simply send Bobbi an email with your Yes or No and if you would like to purchase any tickets for your staff or clients.

Based on the tables sold thus far, here is a list of Skal Members who will be in seated at their own tables…

Glen Armantrout
Meg Baird Atkins
David Bilbe
Doug Bourgeois
Bonnie Boyd
John Boyd
Steven Caputo
Yvonne Collazo
Kristin Crawford
Mavis Early
Steve Gauthier
Dr. Yvette Green
Tim Hemphill
Greg Hoffman
Valerie Landry
Diane Lions
Stacey Messina
Donna O’Daniels
Ester Oh Kostecky
David Piscola
Kim Priez
Sharon Reuther
Mark Romig
Scott Snipes
Tammy Syock
Jim Szeszycki
Stephanie Turner
Megan Uram
Emily Valentino
Susan Zimmermann

Plus…here’s the individual RSVP list thus far…
Stu Barash
Terrie Birkel + guest Violet Peters
Michael Brink
Sandra Dartus
Kevin Kelly
Greg Lambousy
Bobbi Mannino
Al Schof
Lois Sutton
Kristi Taglauer
Judy Weitz

Confirmed Sponsorships thus far…

GOLD Table Sponsors — SOLD OUT!

New Orleans & Company

Concord Shore Services

New Orleans Morial Convention Center

The Windsor Court

 

SILVER Table Sponsors – (1 more available)

  1. Hosts Global/Element New Orleans

  2. Royal Sonesta

  3. UNO HRT

  4. Accent DMC

  5. Hilton New Orleans

  6. BBC EVENTS

  7. Messina’s Catering & Events

  8. GNOHLA

  9. Hyatt Regency

BRONZE Table Sponsors thus far…more available!

  1. Valentino Hotels & Sightseeing

  2. Gray Line/New Orleans Steamboat Company

  3. NOLA DMC

  4. Louisiana Office of Tourism

  5. Four Seasons New Orleans

  6. Visit The Northshore

  7. Hotel Monteleone

  8. Miles Partnership

  9. Premium Parking

  10. Port of New Orleans

  11. Ballard Brands

  12. National WWII Museum

Additional Sponsorships confirmed…