Newell broadcasts LIVE from the National Travel & Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency.
On today's show, Newell has on
Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the purpose of National Travel & Tourism Week,
Jeremy Cooker, Senior Vice President of Marketing at New Orleans & Company, to talk about the digital marketing campaigns underway to drive leisure visitors to New Orleans this summer and beyond,
Industry Champion Award Honoree Chef Dee Lavigne Industry Champion Award Honoree, CEO & Owner of the Deelightful Roux School of Cooking, to talk about what it means to be honored for her approach to hospitality,
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser, to talk about the impact of tourism statewide,
Lifetime Achievement Honoree Arthur Hardy to give reflections on his career, legacy, and retirement,
Industry Champion Award Honorees Andrew Haertzen, Assistant Curator of Africa at Audubon Zoo, and Sergio Lopez, Maître d' at Annunciation Restaurant, to talk about what the award means to them,
Kim Priez, Senior Vice President of Tourism at New Orleans & Company, to give insights into international travel trends and why IPW 2027 will be a major opportunity for New Orleans tourism,
and Chris Landry, President & CEO of the Louisiana Travel Association, to give a look at LTA initiatives and the future of tourism across Louisiana.
May 08, 2026
