Tourism Works August 2025
August was a month of impactful meetings and events for Visit Lake Charles. Our team strengthened relationships, built partnerships, and worked strategically to showcase Southwest Louisiana as a…
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Louisiana’s Playground Welcomes 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit
Visit Lake Charles is honored to host the 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit presented by the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA). This year's summit is set for Aug. 26–28 at Golden Nugget Lake Charles and…
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Visit Lake Charles Maintains Prestigious Global Accreditation
Visit Lake Charles is proud to announce it has received its Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) reaccreditation from Destinations International (DI), the global association for…
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Building a Resilient Coast
As Louisiana’s coastline continues to shrink and storms grow more intense, the stakes for coastal communities have never been higher. In Southwest Louisiana, the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience…
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Tourism Works July 2025
From growing leadership skills to setting the stage for major events, July was a month of meaningful movement and wins for Visit Lake Charles. Our team continues to elevate Southwest Louisiana’s…
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Visit Lake Charles Staff Awarded, Certified in Destinations International Programs
LAKE CHARLES, La. (July 17, 2025) — Visit Lake Charles is proud to announce that three of its team members have earned the prestigious Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation…
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Kyle Edmiston Named Chair-Elect of Destinations International
LAKE CHARLES, La. (July 16, 2025) — Kyle Edmiston, CDME, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles, has been elected chair-elect of the 2025–26 Board of Directors for Destinations International, the…
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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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