Eligibility & Application

Key candidates for LTLA participation are those who are in management positions of tourism-related businesses. Participants are selected in an objective process and must be recommended and sponsored by their employers, generally by upper management. Self-employed persons may sponsor themselves. Candidates will be sought who have high energy and a passion for the Louisiana tourism industry. They should be articulate, available to commit and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and put them into action.

Participants will be required to attend all the sessions to graduate (unless the absence is excused by the LTLA organizers). Candidates are selected exclusively on their own merits.

Application Deadline & Submissions: All applications must be received no later than December 4, 2023. Email to laine@louisianatravelassociation.org.



Tuition: $1595 for LTA members and $1925 for non-LTA members, which would include the one year course (covers class materials, lunch for six sessions and invitation to a final celebration event).

Selection: The applicant will be notified of acceptance no later than, December 19, 2023. For more information or questions, contact Laine Garner, laine@louisianatravelassociation.org.