Louisiana Travel Association

The countdown starts now! 🎉 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Louisiana Travel Summit in New Orleans!

Don't wait—secure the Early Bird rate and start planning your Summit experience today. Visit the event website for hotel details, sponsorship opportunities, FAM tour information, session updates, and more.
https://web.cvent.com/event/4fb6219b-add9-4044-a92f-57381a478091/summary

📅 August 18–20, 2026
📍 JW Marriott New Orleans
💵Early Bird: $495 | After June 23: $595

See you in New Orleans! ⚜️

With a footprint that spans every parish, travel is essential to Louisiana’s economy and identity. The travel and tourism industry supports over 200,000 Louisiana jobs while driving key sectors like manufacturing, health care, and agriculture. Tourism is not just an industry —it's the engine that keeps Louisiana moving forward.

Tourism is the first step in the economic development cycle. It brings people in, generates revenue, supports jobs, drives new investments, and creates momentum for long-term growth. When we welcome visitors, we open the door to opportunity across every parish.

Travel isn’t just about destinations, it’s about impact. Every stop for Louisiana cuisine, every festival ticket, every attraction visited, and every overnight stay supports local businesses, creates jobs, and strengthens our communities. Tourism sustains the Louisiana we love.

Tourism puts Louisiana in the spotlight, highlighting our people, our culture, and our communities. From local musicians and artists to family-owned restaurants, every visit helps share our story with the world.