Building Resilience Where It Matters
A Just Imagine SWLA Q&A with Jennifer Cobian Designed to serve as trusted community spaces during both emergencies and everyday life, Community Resilience Hubs are a key initiative of Just Imagine…
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Tourism Works June 2025
From empowering our local talent to connecting globally, June was a month of learning and growth for Visit Lake Charles. In this edition of Tourism Works, we focus on how education and collaboration…
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Making Downtown Lake Charles More Walkable
A Just Imagine SWLA Strong Downtowns Champion, Nathaniel Allured, on his Takeaways from Jeff Speck's Visit We were fortunate to have renowned city planner Jeff Speck tour the Lake Charles Downtown…
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Tourism Works May 2025: "Always Here"
From recognizing those who serve to spotlighting those who visit, May was a month of meaningful progress for Southwest Louisiana’s tourism industry. Our “Always Here” campaign reminded residents and…
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New Sulphur Gateway Sign Welcomes Visitors and Residents
Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce that the City of Sulphur will unveil a new gateway sign along Interstate 10 eastbound, approximately 0.71 miles west of the Exit 20 off-ramp. The official…
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Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors. Derrick Morris, representing the City of Lake Charles, is a longtime entrepreneur and media…
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Americas LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Returns to Lake Charles
The Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition returns to Lake Charles, USA, on October 19-21, 2025, bringing together energy leaders to explore the importance of LNG for economic growth, energy security and…
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Visit Lake Charles Announces Annual Tourism Award Winners
Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the 2025 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) and Legacy Award winners. Honorees were recognized at the fourth annual ROSE Awards on May 1 at L’Auberge…
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"Always Here" Campaign Launches to Spotlight Visitor Impact
Ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Lake Charles has launched the “Always Here” campaign, an initiative designed to showcase the vital presence of visitors who support and enrich the…
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Tourism Works April 2025: Meetings Matter in SWLA
April showcased the power of tourism to connect people, build community, and spark opportunity across Southwest Louisiana. Visit Lake Charles celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day with local…
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