The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Natchitoches Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Arlene Gould as the winner of the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award during its Annual Meeting last week in New Orleans.
This year, LTA presented 16 Louey Awards to honor and showcase individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Louisiana tourism industry.
“We are excited to be a winner of the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Travel Association,” said Natchitoches Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Arlene Gould. “We look forward to continuing to showcase our great Louisiana culture to the rest of the world.”
The LTA Louey Award Winners also includes:
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 $500,000 – $999,999): Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission
Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year (budget from $1 million and above): Lafayette 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 the 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
Louisiana Spirit Award: Carla Tate
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.
