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Hear what PCMA Attendees had to Say

   

"Congratulations on hosting a very successful PCMA. The opening and closing receptions were incredible and the concept of having all of your fabulous restaurants serve their specialties was a great idea. Everyone is talking about the receptions and how they won't be able to be topped. This was one of the better PCMA meetings." - Judy Brazel, Director, Meeting Services, Society of Nuclear Medicine

"What an absolute homerun PCMA was! What a fantastic demonstration of just how special New Orleans is and what the city has to offer! More impressive than that was the cooperation of the hospitality community and the passion for business exhibited at every turn. For those of us who know New Orleans, we were impressed. For those of us who love new Orleans, we were proud. Thank you so much for all your energy and efforts. It was a great way to start the year; a lot of fun; really creative and just plain good for business and PCMA." - Christie Hicks, Senior VP Global Sales, Starwood Hotels and Resorts

"This party in the Superdome is the single greatest, best event party I have seen in the city in the past 30 years of coming here." - Steve Pitt, Vice President of Meetings and Conventions, National Automobile Dealers Association

"From an attendee perspective, the city of New Orleans did an excellent job of welcoming PCMA members to the 2009 Annual Meeting. The service at the convention center, and all properties and venues that I experienced, was first rate. I was pleasantly surprised at how the venues worked together to welcome delegates. New Orleans showed me that it is back and ready for our convention business." - Jeffrey D. Melin, M.Ed., CMP, Director of Education, American Epilepsy Society

"The PCMA conference was great, I attended some really good educational sessions. Also, everyone enjoyed New Orleans!! Great food, great fun. Thanks again for your hospitality!!" - Diane Waligurski, Meeting Manager, American Association of Orthopaedic Executives

"You all did an exceptional job on the PCMA annual. Really showed off the city to its best. Everyone I've spoken to had a wonderful time. I know it will pay off down the road." - Linda Cooper, CAE, CMP, Meetings Manager, American Student Dental Association

"Your city did a tremendous job with the meeting and a spectacular job with the Superdome party. Congratulations, and thank you! I think everyone there was reminded of what you all are capable of….blowing people away!" - John Folks, President, Mindingyourbusiness

"It was truly a memorable evening, you could just feel the heart and soul and pride of everyone who worked so hard to make things so right. Congratulations!!!" - Penny Moroney, Meeting Planner, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

"Thank you all for a wonderful conference at PCMA. I had a FANTASTIC time." -- Willie L. Benjamin II, Assistant Director Meetings and Exhibits, American Chemical Society

"The entire New Orleans hospitality community really rocked!! Congrats! The city really has an incredible 'personality' – a true creole of music, food, spirited people and colorful locals (and a “little bit crazy”) You positively impact SO many people!"- Max, suzenaar, ceo, mindingyourbusiness

"PCMA was wonderful. You guys did a fabulous job on the Superdome. Best party I've EVER been to! I can't wait to come back. Forever New Orleans!" - Dana Priddy, Director of Meetings, American Public Works Association

"Your team did an amazing job. The Tuesday night event was the talk of the town!!!!" - Karen Malone, Vice President Meeting Services, HIMMS

"I just wanted to congratulate you, and the rest of the New Orleans team, on such a successful PCMA meeting. The city looks great, everyone was geared up and ready for the onslaught of meeting planners, and the weather even cooperated. It was really fun to be back in one of my very favorite cities, and wonderful to see all the venues in such good shape. I'm sure you will be rewarded for all your hard work by having lots of new business generated due to the success of this meeting." -Jean Ferrone, formerly with American Dental Association

"New Orleans is a great place to meet. The venues, restaurants, sites & opportunities abound. They have opened their doors with the outstanding service they are known for."-Krista Fleming, President, KF Events LLC