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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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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Louisiana’s Playground will welcome a special guest this week as 17-year-old London Potts of Charlotte, North Carolina, travels to Southwest Louisiana for the National Junior College Athletic…
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Visit Lake Charles is inviting hospitality, tourism, arts, entertainment and recreation professionals across Southwest Louisiana to participate in Destination SWLA, a free educational training program…
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Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, today announced it has partnered with Visit Lake Charles to turn the region’s inspiring travel content into actionable…
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Built to serve residents every day, Cameron Parish’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will provide more than a command post for storms. Designed to serve the community year-round, the facility…
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February reflected Visit Lake Charles’ continued focus on listening, leadership and long-term growth. From launching the 2026 Resident Sentiment Survey and earning national industry recognition to…
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Visit Lake Charles, the official destination marketing organization for Southwest Louisiana, announces the launch of its Resident Sentiment Survey. This survey aims to gather valuable insights from…
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