Susan Ives

Susan Ives has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, culminating in a retirement in August 2022 after a distinguished career. Most recently, Susan served as Senior Convention Sales Manager at the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau from 2001 until retirement, having also held the position of Senior Account Executive in Convention Sales. Previous roles include Senior Sales Manager at Hilton New Orleans Riverside and Sales Manager at Marriott International, where Susan was promoted from Executive Meetings Manager in 1988. Academically, Susan holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Louisiana State University.