Leslie Lotten, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Assistant Director of Event Services, received the Tourism Matters Award from New Orleans and Company at a National Travel and Tourism Week Rally.
The award is granted to select tourism industry professionals that have distinguished themselves through hard work, dedication, 
and years of service. Lotten’s 32 years of dedication to the Convention Center have been benchmarked with thousands of events that have visited the city, as well as an exponential growth in the New Orleans tourism industry.
“She was chosen because of her 32-year career at the convention center, her rise throughout her career, and her above and beyond commitment to her clients,” said Stephen Perry, President and CEO of New Orleans And Company. “People like her are the reason people come to New Orleans.” A native New Orleanian, Lotten is one of three industry professionals who received the award from New Orleans and Company.
“Leslie is a hard-working tourism industry professional whose talents help us achieve our goal of being one of the best convention centers in the country,” said New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President Michael Sawaya. “Her leadership and experience have been invaluable assets to our team, and we are proud to see her honored with this award.”
