Skal New Orleans 9th Annual Industry Update
Date: Tuesday, June 18
Location: The National WWII Museum
Our 9th Annual Industry Update takes place on Tuesday, June 18 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.
Our Keynote Speaker is our own Jay Dardenne…Louisiana’s former Commissioner of Administration, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor, State Senator, City Council Member. He is the Creator of the Emmy-Nominated Film: “Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi…or Anyplace Else”. He will be speaking on “Why New Orleans Ain’t Like Anyplace Else…I Should Know”.
Time Schedule:
Networking & Cash Bar – 5:30 pm
Dinner/Program – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Our special RSVPs thus far include…
Skal USA President -Karen Trevino
Skal Canada President – Serge Doyon
Skal Mexico Executive Vice President – Gabriel Larrea
Our Presenting Sponsors Tables include…
New Orleans Ernest J. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans & Company
Hosts Global + Element New Orleans
Our Wine Sponsor American Luxury Limousines
Our Premium Reserved Tables include…
NOLA DMC
Accent-N.O. DMC
Visit Lake Charles
Hilton New Orleans
OMNI Royal Orleans
Signature Events
Visit The Northshore
Our Reserved Tables include…
Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel
UNO HRT
Miles Partnership
GrayLine New Orleans/New Orleans Steamboat
National WWII Museum/Higgins Hotel
Marriott Hotels
River District Neighborhood Investors
BBC Destination Management/Alamo Services
Ballard Brands/PJs Coffee
Valentino Hotels & Sightseeing
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Greater New Orleans Hotel Lodge Association
Port of New Orleans
Messina’s Catering & Events
Premium Parking
Mid South Women In Tourism – Table 1
Mid South Women In Tourism – Table 2
Plus Several Reserved Tables for Individual Skal Members + their guests
Individual “Guest” (Non Member) Ticket – $100
Reserved Tables of 10 are still available.
To RSVP click HERE and email bobbimannino@gmail.com for an advance invoice.
For this EVENT, please use the special “Firehouse” at 1043 Magazine St.
PARKING: We will have validated free parking across the street in the garage. Bring your ticket to our registration desk for validation.
In addition to the complimentary parking, the National WWII Museum is also offering free admission to experience their new exhibit
“Our War Too: Women in Service” between 5:30 – 6:30 pm — (see details below)
For anyone who has a far distance to drive home or enjoy a special night staying downtown, you might want to consider staying at the HIggins Hotel…or as Marc Becker likes to say…”take the elevator home”. See link below for the special $149 Skal rate.
More details on booking a room:
- Valid for up to 3 days prior or post the date of June 18.
- Have a credit card in hand before opening the link to guarantee reservation.
- Lowest rate available in the hotel (special for SKAL)
- Make reservations prior to June 3 to assure rate and availability.
- Stay close and take the elevator home.
- Discounted overnight self-parking $45 for overnight guests. Unlimited in and out privileges.
- Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum (on campus)
- Hilton Honors points awarded, have your HH number ready when booking!
Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. On display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from November 11, 2023, through July 21, 2024, this exhibit recognizes servicewomen’s wartime efforts and celebrates their accomplishments, the impacts of which extend into the present day. After its initial run at the Museum, the exhibit will be available for travel to other host venues.