About Louisiana Tourism

2018 was a year of growth and accomplishment for the Louisiana tourism industry. Under the direction of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Assistant Secretary Doug Bourgeois, the Louisiana Office of Tourism continues to be a positive economic driver for the state and to promote Louisiana both domestically and internationally with the "Louisiana: Feed Your Soul" brand.

  • Seventh consecutive year of record-breaking tourism numbers in Louisiana.
  • During 2018, 51.3 million visitors spent $18.8 billion in Louisiana - This is a 7 percent increase in spending over 2017.
  • 237,200 Louisianans are employed in the travel and hospitality industry.
  • Tax revenue generated through travel and tourism spending saves each household in Louisiana $1,082 a year in taxes that would be needed to maintain current services. 
  • A total of $1.9 billion of state and local sales tax revenues were generated by travel and tourism activities in 2018

Click here for 2018 Louisiana Tourism facts