Visit Lake Charles will bring a taste of Louisiana’s Playground to Chicago during Taste Louisiana on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Kathryn Shea Duncan, senior director of social media/communications at…
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Hannah Holcom has joined Visit Lake Charles’ sales team as destination services specialist. She brings 12 years of hospitality experience with a strong background in guest relations and customer…
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What began as a community-driven response to one of the most difficult chapters in Southwest Louisiana’s history is now offering lessons to communities beyond our region. In August, Just Imagine SWLA…
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From international sales and industry leadership to local storytelling, professional development, and community partnerships, September showed the many ways Visit Lake Charles works to strengthen…
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Visit Lake Charles (VLC) is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month with the launch of the third season of its Spanish-language podcast, Visita Lake Charles: Las Voces de Luisiana. The season premieres…
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MEDIA ALERT: Monday, September 14, 2026 Media Contact: Emily Diament, APR Diament Public Relations emily@emilydiament.com New Orleans Artist Robin Barnes Showcases Sound, Flavor and Soul of…
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Visit Lake Charles Director of Communications Candy Rodriguez has been named the 2026 Rising Star Award recipient by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The award recognizes emerging travel and…
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Visit Lake Charles has been named the 2026 Tourism Office of the Year in the annual budget category of more than $1 million by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The award recognizes destination…
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Visit Lake Charles is proud to celebrate five team members honored for their professional achievements and contributions to the travel and tourism industry during the 2026 Southeast Tourism Society…
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Every thriving community has one thing in common: people who care enough to get involved. Whether it's attending a public meeting, volunteering for a local organization, serving on a board, or simply…
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