Visit Lake Charles, in partnership with the City of Lake Charles, will host the 2026 and 2027 Louisiana High School Cheer & Dance Championships, marking the first time since 2013 that the event will…
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Visit Lake Charles is launching a new storytelling campaign that positions Southwest Louisiana as a region deeply connected to the American…
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In May, we celebrated the people, partners and places that power tourism in Southwest Louisiana. From National Travel and Tourism Week and the ROSE Awards to statewide advocacy, professional…
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Visit Lake Charles celebrated the 2026 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards winners and Legacy Awards honorees during the fifth annual ROSE Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 7, at L’Auberge…
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April highlighted the impact of Visit Lake Charles’ work across media coverage, industry engagement and community initiatives. This Tourism Works includes national placements featuring Southwest…
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Visit Lake Charles is excited to welcome a vibrant new destination-defining landmark with the grand opening of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu on Friday, April 17, 2026. Located in the…
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Visit Lake Charles Director of Association Sales Emily Treme has been named to the Destinations International 2026 “30 Under 30” class, a global recognition honoring emerging leaders in the…
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April 2026 marks the first-ever Just Imagine Month, a community-wide celebration highlighting the vision and momentum of the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience Master Plan. Throughout the month…
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Visit Lake Charles Sports Events and Marketing Manager Aubrey Caldwell has been recognized as a 2026 eTourism Emerging Tourism Star, a prestigious national honor awarded to innovative professionals…
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From the court to the coast, March highlighted the full scope of what Southwest Louisiana offers. Sporting events drove visitation, while ongoing destination development, media exposure and sales…
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