SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 21
2-3:30 p.m. | LACVB Board Meeting *Board members only |
3:30-5 p.m. | LTA Executive Meeting |
5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Welcome reception at Louisiana's Old State Capitol Hosted by Visit Baton Rouge |
6:45-until |
Dinner on your own LTA Chairman's Circle Dinner *Invitation only |
Wednesday, March 22
6-9 a.m. | Breakfast on your own at hotel |
9-10:30 a.m. |
Opening General Session |
10:30 a.m.-noon |
Understanding Your Company's Culture: 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know |
12-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch General Session Julio Melara, Business Report In this session, you’ll learn about the thought patterns and mindsets you need to develop and grow in order to reach your full potential as a leader. |
1:15-1:30 p.m. | Break |
1:30-3:30 p.m. |
Roundtable Session |
5 p.m. | Bus leaves hotel for Topgolf |
6-8 p.m. |
Dinner & Topgolf Forum attendees will be treated to a night of food and fun at Topgolf Baton Rouge, where they can show off their swing, compete against friends and enjoy the interactive game. Transportation will be provided from the Hilton to Topgolf. |
Thursday, March 23
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast General Session |
9:30-10:30 a.m. |
Advocacy Panel Facilitated by Walt Leger, New Orleans & Co. Panelists from state leadership positions and industry professionals will lead a discussion focusing on effectively communicating the value of travel and tourism to stakeholders in a unified industry voice. Moderated by Walt Leger, panelists will lead you on how to engage policy and decision makers, as well as expand on advocacy components including lobbying, educating, collaborating, and promotion. Let this panel guide you to become more proactive, strategic, and diverse advocates for the travel and tourism industry. Panelists:
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10:30-10:45 a.m. | Closing remarks |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | LTA Board Meeting *Board members only |