The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Sabine Parish Tourist and Recreation Commission as the winner of the Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year Award (budget from $500,000 $999,999) during its Annual Meeting on January 16 in New Orleans, La.
“We are thrilled to be a winner of the Outstanding CVB of the Year Award from the Louisiana Travel Association,” said Georgia Craven, Executive Director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission. “We look forward to continuing to showcase Toledo Bend Lake Country and our great Louisiana culture to the rest of the world.”
This year, LTA presented 16 “Louey Awards” to honor and showcase individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Louisiana tourism industry. Other LTA Louey Award winners include: Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/ Tourist Commission of the Year (budget up to $499,999): WEST FELICIANA PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION; Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year (budget from $1 million and above): LAFAYDespite ETTE CONVENTION & VISITORS COMMISSION; Tourism Campaign of the Year: VISIT SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER - 318 RESTAURANT WEEK; Festival/Event of the Year: VISIT LAKE CHARLES- LOUISIANA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL; Attraction of Year: BIEDENHARN MUSEUM; Accommodation of the Year/Full-Service Lodging: PARAGON CASINO RESORT; Accommodation of the Year/ Bed & Breakfast: THE ST. FRANCISVILLE INN; Major Event of the Year: VISIT BATON ROUGE - US YOUTH SOCCER SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS; Restaurateur of the Year: LIZ MUNSON; Restaurateur of the Year: CHEF DAMIEN “CHAPEAUX” CHAPMAN; Marion “Butch” Fox Advocacy Award: DONNA O’DANIELS; Victor Profis Travel Media: ASHLEY & JAMES FOX-SMITH, COUNTRY ROADS MAGAZINE; Rising Star of the Year: ERICA GLORY; Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement: ARLENE GOULD; Louisiana Spirit Award: CARLA TATE 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.