Louisiana tourism grows as 45 million visitors spend $19.5 billion in 2025
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Updated · KATC News · May 6
Louisiana tourism grows as 45 million visitors spend $19.5 billion in 2025
9 articles · Updated · KATC News · May 6
At a Lafayette breakfast during National Travel and Tourism Week, Lt Gov Billy Nungesser said Acadiana was a major driver of the statewide increase.
He said tourism is Louisiana's fourth-largest industry and pointed to further growth from sports tourism, Olympic trials and other tournaments coming to the state.
State leaders said they aim to build on the momentum through 2026, with Lafayette Parish highlighted as part of the push to attract more visitors and spending.
As Louisiana bets big on sports tourism, how will it ensure local communities reap the economic benefits?
Can Louisiana's record tourism growth be sustained amid rising gas prices and declining international travel?
Beyond mega-events, what is the plan to showcase Louisiana's smaller towns and unique cultural attractions?