Skip to main content
LAKE CHARLES WEATHER

Visit Lake Charles

Visit Lake Charles Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with “Made in SWLA” Campaign

Jun 02, 2026 05:40PM ● By Kelsey Swire

At the heart of the campaign is a four-part video series told through 16 local voices.

Read More »
Grand Opening of Mardi Gras Museum Marks Major Cultural Milestone for Lake Charles

Apr 21, 2026 11:32AM ● By Kelsey Swire

New world-class attraction opens Friday, April 17, 2026, during a banner year for Lake Charles cultural tourism.

Read More »
Visit Lake Charles Offers Free Destination SWLA Training

Mar 16, 2026 03:57PM ● By Kelsey Swire

Visit Lake Charles is inviting hospitality, tourism, arts, entertainment and recreation professionals across Southwest Louisiana to participate in Destination SWLA.

Read More »
Fifth Annual ROSE Awards Nominations Open, New SOWELA Student Category

Feb 11, 2026 03:15PM ● By Kelsey Swire

Nominations for the ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards are open through Friday, March 13.

Read More »
Visit Lake Charles Celebrates Louisiana Travel Association Awards, Graduations

Jan 23, 2026 02:41PM ● By Kelsey Swire

The Louey Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and service in the Louisiana tourism industry and honor individuals and organizations whose leadership has transformed communities.

Read More »
Timothy Bush Tapped as Southeast Tourism Society Vice Chair

Sep 12, 2025 03:41PM ● By Kelsey Swire

STS is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing travel and tourism professionals and organizations across the southeastern United States.

Read More »
Visit Lake Charles Honored with STS Shining Example Awards

Sep 12, 2025 03:33PM ● By Kelsey Swire

The Shining Example Partnership Award and the Fired Up! Culture Beacon Award

Read More »
Connections 2025 Brings Southeast Travel Professionals to Lake Charles

Sep 08, 2025 01:57PM ● By Kelsey Swire

More than 200 travel and tourism professionals from across the Southeast are gathering in SWLA for the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual Connections conference, the first time the conference has been held in Lake Charles.

Read More »
Louisiana's Playground Welcomes 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit

Aug 25, 2025 11:02AM ● By Kelsey Swire

Visit Lake Charles is honored to host the 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit expected to bring together more than 400 travel and tourism professionals from across the state.

Read More »
Visit Lake Charles Maintains Prestigious Global Accreditation

Aug 21, 2025 02:48PM ● By Kelsey Swire

The designation confirms the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and adherence to the highest standards in destination marketing and management.

Read More »
Upcoming Events Near You
Facebook