Visit Lake Charles President and CEO Kyle Edmiston has been appointed treasurer for Destinations International’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The announcement was made during this year’s Destinations International’s Annual Convention in Tampa, Florida. 

In this role, Edmiston will continue serving on the Executive Committee, where he previously served as secretary. A travel and tourism industry veteran of 18 years, he will bring his extensive experience and dedication to this important role. 

Destinations International is the global association for destination management organizations. It helps support tourism through community building, tools, advocacy, and ongoing professional development for its members.  

“I am eager to step into the role of treasurer and grateful for the opportunity to continue to help shape the future of our industry,” said Edmiston. “Destinations International plays a crucial role in advancing tourism, and I look forward to supporting its mission of innovation and growth in this new capacity.” 

Last summer, Edmiston was honored with the prestigious Destination Organization Leadership Award at the Destinations International Annual Convention in Dallas, recognizing his significant contributions to the industry and his impact on Southwest Louisiana. 

“Destinations International and the Destinations International Foundation are driven by the experienced volunteers who serve on our boards and committees,” said Don Welsh, the president & CEO of Destinations International, in a press release. “We are very fortunate to be able to rely on their exceptional expertise and are grateful for the time, counsel and service each of these individuals dedicates to our industry.” 

Download Edmiston’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.  

About Destinations International 
Destinations International is the world’s largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. With more than 8,000 members and partners from over 750 destinations, the association represents a powerful forward-thinking and collaborative community around the world. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org