LAKE CHARLES, La. (April 17, 2023)—Mardi Gras plays a significant role from historical and cultural perspectives for Southwest Louisiana. The original Mardi Gras Museum provided a space where people…
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SULPHUR, La. (March 31, 2023)—Visit Lake Charles along with Calcasieu Parish municipalities and recreation districts have teamed up to hire Huddle Up Group to embark upon a comprehensive recreational…
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (March 29, 2023) — Visit Lake Charles is championing that “Meetings Matter” on Global Meetings Industry Day, an international day of advocacy held on Thursday, March 30, to showcase…
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Matt Young was recently hired as the director of association sales at Visit Lake Charles where he will focus on convention sales and growing group business to enhance the local economy. He joins the…
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The 2023 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Boys’ Marsh Madness Basketball State Championship Tournament will be held at the Burton Coliseum Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy., Monday – Saturday…
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Anna Strider, director of digital strategy and online marketing for Visit Lake Charles, was recently honored with the Emerging Leader Rising Star Award by the Travel & Tourism Research Association…
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Visit Lake Charles is seeking nominations for the second annual R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards. The winners will be announced during National Travel & Tourism Week, May 7-13, on…
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Visit Lake Charles is creating a four-part video series called “Say ‘Yes’ to the Venue” to highlight wedding venues and the process of choosing the perfect wedding venue that suits a couple’s needs…
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As part of National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Visit Lake Charles is encouraging everyone to plan time off for the year, and also, invite friends and family to visit Southwest…
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Visit Lake Charles is proud to announce the recent appointments of Eric Avery, Nathaniel Allured, and Hiren Zaveri to the board of directors. Avery, selected by the Southwest Louisiana Restaurant…
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