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Tourism Works January 2024: Visual Journeys and Industry Recognition

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 31, 2024

Chuck Eats Returns For Seconds Chuck Eats Restaurant Week ran from Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 28. In its second year, Visit Lake Charles teamed up with 35+ restaurants to offer a diverse…

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Visit Lake Charles Opens Nominations for 2024 ROSE Awards

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 31, 2024

Visit Lake Charles announces the opening of nominations for the third annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards. This celebration seeks to recognize outstanding individuals in Southwest…

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"National Plan For Vacation Day" Encourages Travelers to Not Let Vacation Days Go Unused in 2024

By Matt Young on Jan. 30, 2024

Today marks the celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day. As January swiftly slips away, Visit Lake Charles is encouraging travelers to seize the moment to plan an adventure with loved ones, plan…

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The Food Network’s ‘Great Food Truck Race’ to Film Episode in Lake Charles

By Matt Young on Jan. 28, 2024

The Food Network is rolling into Lake Charles on Monday, Jan. 29, to film an episode of “The Great Food Truck Race.” The network will bring seven food trucks to compete on the show, which features…

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Brady Renard Graduates from Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 25, 2024

During the Louisiana Travel Association’s Annual Meeting this month in New Orleans, Brady Renard, director of content/video marketing at Visit Lake Charles (VLC), was recognized as one of the 2023…

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Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Wins Festival of the Year

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 22, 2024

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival as the Festival/Event of the Year winner during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans last week. Visit Lake Charles…

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Back for Seconds: Chuck Eats Restaurant Week Returns Featuring Prix Fixe Menus

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 17, 2024

Chuck Eats Restaurant Week returns for its second year, starting Friday, Jan. 19, bringing a 10-day feast to the Lake Area. More than 35 restaurants, from American and Cajun to seafood and Latin, are…

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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Announce Coaching Lineup for the 2024 Season

Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Announce Coaching Lineup for the 2024 Season

By Kathryn Shea Duncan on Jan. 17, 2024

The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators are thrilled to announce the appointment of two seasoned baseball professionals to lead the team in the upcoming 2024 season. Rene Gayo has been appointed as the Head…

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Visit Lake Charles Launches VLC-TV

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 11, 2024

Prepare to embark on a visual journey as Visit Lake Charles unveils its new YouTube series, VLC-TV, launching Tuesday, Jan. 16. VLC-TV will capture and showcase the best of Southwest Louisiana to…

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Visit Lake Charles Announces Team Updates

By Candy Rodriguez on Jan. 10, 2024

Visit Lake Charles (VLC) announces Matt Young's role change from director of association sales to director of public relations and welcomes two new sales team members, Emily Treme and Morgan Dodd…

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