Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Celestine to its Board of Directors. Celestine is the General Manager of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles. 

A respected hospitality executive, Celestine brings more than 16 years of experience in operations leadership, team development, and guest service excellence to the organization. She has built a distinguished career guiding hospitality organizations through periods of growth and operational complexity. Known for her consistent, people-centered leadership style, she has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams while maintaining a strong organizational culture rooted in accountability and service. 

“Tiffany has been a valued member of our hotel industry for many years, and I welcome her to the board of directors.” said Kyle Edmiston, president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles. “I look forward to working with her, along with the entire board to support our mission of driving economic impact for our community through tourism.” 

Celestine was appointed by the Southwest Louisiana Lodging Association and will serve a three-year term on the board. 

“I am honored to join the Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors,” Celestine said. “Tourism plays a vital role in shaping community pride and economic vitality, and I look forward to contributing my experience to support the continued growth and success of Southwest Louisiana as a destination.” 

As a board member, Celestine will support Visit Lake Charles in advancing strategic initiatives that promote the region, strengthen industry partnerships, and enhance the overall visitor experience. 

The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau is governed by an 11-member board of directors. Nathaniel Allured is the Chair representing the Southwest Louisiana Festivals. Richert Self is the Vice Chair representing the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and Eric Avery is the Secretary/Treasurer representing the Southwest Louisiana Restaurant Association. 

Download Celestine’s headshot here

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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 www.visitlakecharles.org.