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Strong Downtowns

Making Downtown Lake Charles More Walkable

By Visit Lake Charles on Jun. 01, 2025

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"

By Candy Rodriguez on May. 30, 2025

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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Sulphur Gateway Sign

New Sulphur Gateway Sign Welcomes Visitors and Residents

By Candy Rodriguez on May. 27, 2025

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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New VLC board members 2025

Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors Welcomes New Members

By Candy Rodriguez on May. 19, 2025

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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Three men in business attire examine a yellow industrial component at a booth during the Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition, with Visit Lake Charles and other local partners represented in the background.

Americas LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Returns to Lake Charles

By Visit Lake Charles on May. 12, 2025

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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Rose Awards Ceremony 2024

Visit Lake Charles Announces Annual Tourism Award Winners

By Candy Rodriguez on May. 02, 2025

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

By Visit Lake Charles on Apr. 30, 2025

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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GMID 2025

Tourism Works April 2025: Meetings Matter in SWLA

By Candy Rodriguez on Apr. 30, 2025

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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Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point

10 Years of Adventure: Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point Celebrates Milestone

By Candy Rodriguez on Apr. 28, 2025

Visit Lake Charles invites the community and visitors to celebrate ten years of adventure at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point in Sulphur on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m…

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Lake Charles to Unveil Nearly $50 Million in New Attractions in 2025

By Matt Young on Apr. 17, 2025

Lake Charles is redefining its place as a premier Southern destination with three landmark attractions set to debut in 2025. These projects, blending modern design with the city's vibrant culture and…

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