Ty Angeron CEO of Nola Hotel Group Speaks to GNOEA

GNOEA met via Zoom on Tuesday July 14 for organization updates and to discuss the local hotel and motel industry with guest speaker Ty Angeron, CEO of Nola Hotel Group. Ty is an experienced hotelier with more than 35 years in the industry. He is responsible for 5 boutique hotels and 1 hostel in New Orleans – Blake Hotel, St. James Hotel, La Galerie Hotel, Hotel St. Pierre, Andrew Jackson Hotel and The Quisbey. These properties account for approximately 400 rooms in the city.

Nola Hotel Group has continued to be fully committed to keeping its doors open during COVID.  During the meeting Ty discussed the history of the hotel industry, New Orleans room capacity, short-term rentals, tourism outlook and most importantly, why he feels the New Orleans tourism industry is fail-proof.  While the current situation presents a waiting game, he believes New Orleans and the hotel industry are destined to recover due to: (1) Location and Assets; (2) Service Oriented Leadership and Workforce; and (3) High Barrier to Entry.

Lastly and most importantly, Ty encouraged members when booking hotels, rather than booking through websites such as Expedia.com and Hotels.com, to please book directly with the hotel.  If you would like more information on Nola Hotel Group or to make a reservation, visit boutiquehotelsneworleans.com.

A recording of this presentation will be posted in the Member Section under Meeting Archives.


GNOEA Executive Director Search

Lola Lass, Adeeta Corporate Staffing is heading up the executive director search.  We anticipate having a new executive director in place by the end of the month.


Membership News

Potential Members –

Meeting 1:
Paul Begue, SVP
Atlantic Pacific Jane
Category: Hydroponic Farms

The membership committee is currently reviewing additional applications of potential members interested in joining GNOEA.  These candidates will be introduced at upcoming meetings. If you have a prospect, please have them connect with Julie Couret at membership@gnoea.com

A list of open classifications can be found here.


Upcoming Meeting Schedule

The Breakfast Meeting scheduled for 7/28 has been changed to a Virtual Meeting due to Covid Restrictions.

7/21 – Virtual – Brien Lundin and Tyler Hatrel
Board Meeting (follows membership meeting)
7/28 – Virtual – Program TBA
8/4 – NO MEETING
8/11 – Virtual – Stephen Perry, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau

Please contact Brien Lundin, President-Elect / Programs Chair if you would like to be added to the presentation schedule or would like to recommend a speaker.