
Get to know Angele

Angele du Passage, CMP
Partner
Angele du Passage is a seasoned leader in the hospitality and meetings industry with over 30 years of experience.
Beginning her career in hotel operations, Angele’s expertise evolved into sales and ultimately led to the co-founding of Cypress Planning Group, a full-service meeting and events management company.
Recognized as a dynamic presence in the industry, Angele has served on multiple panels and presented at key industry events. Her insights have also been featured in industry publications and media outlets such as Smart Meetings and Meetings Today, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader and advocate for the hospitality sector.
A proud New Orleans native, Angele holds a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism from the University of New Orleans. She draws on her deep connection to one of America’s premier destination cities to bring a distinctive voice and forward-thinking perspective to providing the best for her clients. Angele brings this lens to her role on the Loews Customer Advisory Board, where she contributes thoughtful, market-informed insight, helping shape the future of the hospitality and meetings industry.
Professional Affiliations
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Loews Customer Advisory Board Member, January 2025
Achievements & Accolades
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Named an "Industry Leader" in the 2023 Edition of Smart Women in Meetings, Smart Meetings, March 14, 2023
Presentations, Publications, and Podcasts
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Taking the Leap: Turning Experience into Entrepreneurship, MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter, March 2025
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Tap into Angele's expertise in Meetings Today with the 8 Key Strategies for Effective Hotel Partnerships, September 2024
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Angele talks with Smart Meetings about innovative event execution and the Art of Event Storytelling, February 2024
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Learn about why The Big Easy Is "Built To Host" in Meetings Magazine's New Orleans Destination Update, August 2023
