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 is expected to bring together more than 400 travel and tourism professionals from across the state.
“We’re thrilled to bring our industry’s annual premier educational event to Southwest Louisiana,” said Chris Landry, president & CEO of the Louisiana Travel Association. “The Louisiana Travel Summit is a unique opportunity for professionals to come together to connect, learn, and grow as we continue to strengthen Louisiana’s tourism economy.”
This three-day conference will feature a keynote address from Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, nationally recognized speakers, and immersive breakout sessions on the latest industry trends. Attendees can network with state and national tourism leaders and professionals, participate in silent and live auctions, and experience the rich Southwest Louisiana culture.
“LTA has planned an outstanding educational experience for all attendees,” said Kyle Edmiston, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles. “I am deeply appreciative of our dedicated team at Visit Lake Charles for the months of hard work leading up to the event, and we are grateful to Golden Nugget for hosting. We look forward to showcasing Louisiana’s Playground to our colleagues from across the state.”
This year’s Summit is made possible through the generous support of the Louisiana Office of Tourism and additional sponsors, including Compass Media, Miles Partnership, Visit Lake Charles, AJR Media Group, Gray Media Group, Advance Travel & Tourism, Advantous Consulting, Haynie & Associates, NOLA.com / Georges Media Group, Good Day Farm, Texas Monthly, Perion, Zehnder Communications, Country Roads magazine, Louisiana Press Association, Oxford American, New Orleans & Company, Sojern, and Atlanta Magazine.
To view the full agenda, browse speaker highlights, and more, visit LouisianaTravelAssociation.org/Summit.
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About Visit Lake Charles
Visit Lake Charles, the official destination marketing organization for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, is the only organization in Southwest Louisiana providing advocacy, promotion, and education for the tourism industry. For more information on Visit Lake Charles and things to see and do in Louisiana’s Playground, log on to VisitLakeCharles.org.
About Louisiana Travel Association
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) is the statewide trade organization dedicated to leading and strengthening Louisiana’s tourism industry through advocacy, education, and promotion. In 2024, tourism generated $2 billion for the state and remains the fourth-largest employer. For more information, visit LouisianaTravelAssociation.org.
