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During National Travel and Tourism Week, May 1 - 7, 2022, Visit Lake Charles highlights team members in the hospitality community who make the area shine by the excellent service that they provide on a consistent basis to visitors to Southwest Louisiana. The hospitality professionals below were recognized on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the inaugural R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards.
Executive Chef Amanda Cusey, The Vila Harlequin
Tiffany Celestine, General Manager, Springhill Suites by Marriott
Darrell Taylor, Executive Casino Host, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
Cristal Boudreaux, Southern Spice
Kizzy Frank, Sr. Conference Planning Manager, Golden Nugget
Decklyn "Rockstar" Caesar, The James 710
Pamela Miller, Charter Coordinator, Coastal Crew Change
Pat Ficklin, Southern Spice
Jacob Jolie, Bellman, L'Auberge Casino Resort
Rose Wero, Housekeeping Supervisor, Courtyard by Marriott
Each year during National Travel & Tourism Week, President/CEO Kyle Edmiston and the Visit Lake Charles team recognize tourism industry professionals who make powerful contributions to Southwest Louisiana through the Legacy Awards. The work of these leaders ranges from community development and cultural programming to hosting events or playing integral roles in strengthening the tourism industry as a whole. Below is the list of 2022 recipients.
Randy Partin President of Arts Council of Southwest Louisiana
Sam Moore, Head Baseball Coach at Sulphur High School
Ronnie Johns, Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Mayor Bob Hardey's, Former Mayor of Westlake accepted by wife, Jan Hardey
Joey Odom, Owner of Sports Productions of Louisiana
Larry Avery, Co-founder of Crying Eagle Brewing Company presented with Board Chair Willie Mount
Jill Kidder, President/CEO of Louisiana Travel Association presented with former SWLA CVB President