Tourism Works: February 2026
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 Launches Resident Sentiment Survey to Gauge Community Perceptions of Tourism
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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Fifth Annual ROSE Awards Nominations Open, New SOWELA Student Category
Visit Lake Charles is accepting nominations for the fifth annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards, the annual celebration honoring the frontline workers who elevate the visitor…
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NJCAA Basketball Championship Makes Historic Debut in Louisiana’s Playground
History tips off in Louisiana’s Playground this spring. The 2026 Credit Union 1 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Championship, presented by Zurich…
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Timothy Bush Elected as Secretary of Louisiana Travel Association Board
Timothy Bush, chief marketing officer of Visit Lake Charles, was proudly installed as Secretary of the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Board of Directors. This marks a vibrant new chapter of…
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Building a Cultural Spine - The Economic Power of the Nellie Lutcher District
Arts and culture are often described as amenities, but in Southwest Louisiana, they are increasingly recognized as infrastructure. As Just Imagine SWLA looks toward a more connected, vibrant region…
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Tourism Works: January 2026
January was a busy and momentum-building month for Visit Lake Charles, marked by industry recognition, leadership engagement and strategic promotion of Southwest Louisiana as a premier destination…
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Tiffany Celestine Appointed to Visit Lake Charles’ Board of Directors
Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Celestine to its Board of Directors. Celestine is the General Manager of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles. A respected…
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Visit Lake Charles Announces Staff Updates
Visit Lake Charles announced staff updates that include a role transition, a title change and the addition of a new director of public relations. “As Visit Lake Charles continues to grow, it’s…
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Visit Lake Charles Celebrates Louisiana Travel Association Awards, Graduations
Visit Lake Charles (VLC) is proud to announce Louisiana’s Playground has been recognized with three awards at this year’s Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Louey Award celebration and two Louisiana…
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