Schedule of Events

Travel South International Showcase

November 30- December 3, 2021 
 

Monday, November 29, 2021

Time Event Location
8:00AM - 10:00PM Hotel Welcome & Hospitality Desk Open The Hyatt New Orleans 
9:00 AM - 11:00PM  International Buyer Airport Shuttle Service to The Hyatt New Orleans Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2:00 PM Super FAM Tours Arrive in New Orleans New Orleans
5:30pm - 9:00pm Annual International Receptive Tour Operator Honors Night
Invitation Only		 Houmas House

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Time Event Location
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM International Buyer Airport Shuttle Service Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM International Showcase Registration / Information Desk Open
- City Tour Information
- International Showcase Concierge		 Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Brunchin' In the Big Easy
International & Receptive Brunch
Hosted by Drury Hotels & Louisiana Motor Coach		 Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
12:00PM - 4:00PM Travel South USA Board Meeting Strand 6 - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
1:00PM - 4:30PM New Orleans City Tours Tours depart from Hyatt 
7:00PM - 10:00PM An Evening of Cocktails and Culture at The Sazerac House
Hosted by New Orleans & Company 		 Sazerac House

 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Time Event Location
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM International Showcase Registration / Information Desk Open
1. Rest & Relax Marketplace Lounge
2. City Information
3. International Showcase Concierge		 Elite Foyer - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM International Networking Breakfast
Hosted by Louisiana Office of Tourism		 Empire Ballroom - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM The Grand Welcome Back
Welcoming Remarks by Travel South USA Board of Directors, Brand USA, and Delta Air Lines		 Empire Ballroom - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Program: Louisiana Music Trail
Hosted by Louisiana Office of Tourism		 Empire Ballroom - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Marketplace Session #1 
Pre-scheduled Appointments		 Elite Halll - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Media Marketplace Session #1
Pre-scheduled Appointments		 Hyatt New Orleans
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Rhythms of the South Luncheon
Hosted by Rhythms of the South - Atlanta, Nashville & New Orleans		 Empire Ballroom - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marketplace Session #2
Pre-schedule Appointments		 Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Marketplace Session #2
Pre-scheduled Appointments 		 Hyatt New Orleans
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Marketplace Break  Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Kentucky Bourbon Reception
Hosted by Kentucky Tourism		 Elite Hall Foyer - Hyatt Regency
7:00PM - 10:00PM Taste of New Orleans
Open Evening to Explore New Orleans		 New Orleans

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Time Event Location
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM International Showcase Registration / Information Desk Open
1. Rest & Relax Marketplace Lounge
2. International Showcase Concierge		 Elite Foyer - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Breakfast: Take a peek at Mississippi’s Outdoor Museum 
Hosted by Visit Mississippi

 Hyatt New Orleans
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM Marketplace Session #3
Pre-scheduled Appointments		 Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Sweet Home Alabama presents Lunch with Legends
Hosted by Alabama Tourism		 Empire Ballrom - 2nd Floor Hyatt New Orleans
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marketplace Session #4
Pre-scheduled Appointments		 Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Marketplace Break - Louisiana Libations
Hosted by Louisiana Office of Tourism		 Elite Hall - 1st Floor Hyatt New Orleans
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Y'all Ball
Final Night Celebration
Hosted by Louisiana Office of Tourism		 New Orleans Jazz Museum

Friday, December 3, 2021

Time Event Location
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM International Buyer Airport Shuttle Service Departs from Hotel Staging Area
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Travel South USA Super FAMs Depart Departs from Hotel Staging Area