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Strategies to draw tourists to Louisiana discussed at Travel Association summit

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - People from across the state came together for the Louisiana Travel Association’s summit at the Shreveport Convention Center to discuss the state’s plan to attract tourists in 2025.

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Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser addresses Travel Association summit

Representatives from state tourism agencies were in attendance and eager to learn what they can do to bring more people to their cites.

“We promote Mardi Gras all over Louisiana internationally. We had people flying to Dallas internationally from Japan. So, promoting family-friendly, safe affordable Mardi Gras in every corner of the state has really helped boost the economy and help grow Mardi Gras all over Louisiana,” Nungesser said.

While cities like New Orleans constantly get big events like next year’s Super Bowl and the final four, the lt. governor emphasizes the importance of making sure all of Louisiana has a chance to be showcased to the world.

“We have a team that travels the country, bring sporting events like the Olympics trials for volleyball here in Shreveport, Dixie World Series in Ruston, so we’re going around the country finding events and plugging them in where they fit,’ Nungesser said.

With that, Louisiana saw more than 43 million people visit the state in 2023, including a 17% increase in international visitors.

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Popular 2024 Travel Destinations in Louisiana

Louisiana is positioned in the Deep South, between Texas and Mississippi, and south of Arkansas. The Gulf of Mexico defines the southern border of the state. The state is divided up into 64 parishes .

Many new visitors to the state ask "What is there to see and do in Louisiana?"

This website offers a tour of popular Louisiana destinations, interesting cities and travel attractions across the Bayou State. Our travel guides feature over 60 travel destinaons and tourist attractions in Louisiana, plus special sections on Mardi Gras , Museums , and Swamp Tours .

Explore Acadiana , and take a leisurely road trip to St. Francisville , Pierre Part , and New Orleans . Visit North Louisiana hill country tourist attractions in communities such as Shreveport , Monroe and historic Natchitoches .

Many residents in South Louisiana are "Cajuns" , descendants of 18th-century Acadian exiles from what are now Canada's Maritime Provinces, while others are descended from various native American and nationalities. Explore Cajun Country , and enjoy South Louisiana culture and attractions during stops in Acadiana cities and towns such as New Iberia , St.Martinville , Thibodaux , Breaux Bridge and Lafayette . And learn more about Cajun Food and Culinary Tradtions and Cajun Music .

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Cajun Country

Acadiana is a vast region encompassing 22 parishes in French Louisiana in the southern part of the state. 

The residents in Cajun Country are descended from various native American and nationalities, but many are "Cajuns", descendants of 18th-century Acadian exiles from Canada's Maritime Provinces. 

Louisiana Facts

Louisiana covers an area of 51,855 square miles. It is bounded by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.

It is 31st among the states in size, and the 25th most populous.

Louisiana does not have "counties", but instead has 64 "parishes".

State Capitol

As the tallest state capitol in the United States, the building is 450 feet high with 34 floors. The cost to complete the building was a modest $5 million. 

It is one of only four skyscraper capitols in the country and one of only nine capitol buildings that does not have a dome. 

The architects of the State Capitol used symbolism throughout the design of this towering building.

Hotels and Lodging

Louisiana offers a variety of hotels, motels, extended-stay suites, upscale inns, and other lodging.

Vacation rentals are also an excellent option in many parts of Louisiana, particularly in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette metro areas. 

For those planning trips to outdoor destinations, lakes and campgrounds, they will find numerous State Parks, camping facilities and RV parks in every part of Louisiana.

The American Alligator is the largest reptile in North America.

Many residents in Louisiana and visitors from across the country have an interest in, and fascination with, the alligator. A variety of swamp tours, alligator tours, alligator ranches, alligator expeditions, alligator parks, and nature tours cater to tourists in Louisiana.

Swamp Tours

One of the most popular things to do for visitors to Louisiana is touring the swamps! Most tours are concentrated in South Louisiana.

In the greater New Orleans area, there are many swamp tour options in communities such as Marrero, Westwego, Braithwaite, Lafitte, Des Allemands and Laplace.

Others can be found in South Louisiana cities such as Breaux Bridge, Henderson, Slidell and Thibodaux.

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