FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2023
CONTACT:
Emmie Fuson
Director of Communications & Advocacy
(225) 346-1857
emmie@louisianatravelassociation.org
CONTACT:
Tamaria Williams
Communications Manager
(225) 382-3577
Louisiana Travel Association & Visit Baton Rouge host Louisiana Travel Summit
Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) and Visit Baton Rouge (VBR) are hosting 400+ travel and tourism professionals this week at the Louisiana Travel Summit at The Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge.
“We’re excited to be in the Capital City for our annual Louisiana Travel Summit,” said Chris Landry, LTA’s President & CEO. “We look forward to seeing 400+ tourism professionals at our association’s largest educational event.”
This three-day conference features a keynote address from the Lt. Governor, top educational speakers from around the country, workshops addressing the latest industry trends and a 2023 gubernatorial candidate forum.
“As the industry gathers to celebrate accomplishments and learn alongside peers, we are thrilled to host the annual Louisiana Travel Summit,” said Jill Kidder, VBR’s President & CEO. “With a prime, central location— Baton Rouge is the perfect place to celebrate the economic and cultural impacts of Louisiana’s travel and tourism industry.”
Visit louisianatravelassociation.org for speaker and session details, a downloadable brochure and information about an online auction.
About Visit Baton Rouge
Visit Baton Rouge is the designated Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for East Baton Rouge Parish, responsible for promoting and showcasing the region. Our primary mission is to increase visitation to and awareness of the Baton Rouge Area thereby enhancing economic impact. Stay up to date with the latest press releases and Baton Rouge tourism news at visitbatonrouge.com/media/press-releases. Join our social media community and follow us @visitbatonrouge for more updates.
About the Louisiana Travel Association
LTA is a trade association leading and strengthening Louisiana’s vibrant tourism industry through advocacy, education and promotion on behalf of our members. Tourism generated $1.9 billion for Louisiana in 2022 and is the 4th highest employer in the state. For more information, visit LouisianaTravelAssociation.org.
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