Just Imagine SWLA, the 50-year resilience master plan comprising 11 catalytic projects dedicated to transforming Southwest Louisiana's, was recently awarded the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)'s…
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VLC Showcases Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana at IPW 2024 in Los Angeles The Visit Lake Charles (VLC) team made waves at the U.S. Travel Association's IPW 2024 in Los Angeles earlier this month…
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Continuing the tradition of being the Youth Sports Capital of Louisiana, the area has secured the hosting rights for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Boys Basketball, Swim…
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Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA has named Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University as its host for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championships. Visit Lake Charles will…
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The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators have unveiled the 2024 promotional schedule, headlined by thrilling theme nights and weekly mainstays. The inaugural season begins with a special Opening Day Fan…
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Visit Lake Charles celebrated outstanding individuals within the Southwest Louisiana hospitality industry at its third annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards ceremony on Thursday, May…
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Eric Zartler, senior vice president of sports at Visit Lake Charles, graduated from the Sports Tourism Learning Institute, an educational entity created by the Sports Events & Tourism Association…
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Visit Lake Charles Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day This month, Visit Lake Charles (VLC) is celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), highlighting the value of meetings hosted in…
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Today, Visit Lake Charles celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), highlighting the value of professional meetings hosted in Southwest Louisiana. Organized by the U.S. Travel Association’s…
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Southwest Louisiana’s spectacular natural resources are a unique draw. The Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience Master Plan envisions a region that fully celebrates and protects its natural and…
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