Media Center

The Louisiana Office of Tourism Media Center is designed to help journalists by providing them with accurate information and connecting them with tourism industry partners. This is a one-stop shop for interviews, press releases, photos, b-roll and accurate information. For additional assistance, please contact us:

General Tourism Media Requests Contact:
Jeff Richard: 225-342-7454 or jrichard@crt.state.la.us

Experts Bureau

From distinguished leaders to local fisherman, the Experts Bureau is a valuable resource for connecting with people immersed in multiple aspects of the recovery efforts. More

Image Gallery

Enhance your story with vivid images of Louisiana’s unique culture, outstanding cuisine and picturesque outdoors courtesy of the Louisiana Office of Tourism. More

Itinerary Assistance and Familiarization Tours

Get the most out of your trip to Louisiana. Contact us, the Louisiana Office of Tourism, to help coordinate your visit and assist with accommodations. More

Story Ideas

Explore opportunities to document the unique activities and cultural events in Louisiana. This list compiles story opportunities and inspirational ideas. More

About Louisiana Office of Tourism

Louisiana Office of Tourism is a multi-faceted marketing organization devoted to unifying the state’s large and diverse tourism industry. In light of the oil spill, Louisiana Office of Tourism is reminding the world of Louisiana’s unique culture, phenomenal seafood, rich musical history and pristine outdoors. While parts of the state have been affected, the majority of Louisiana remains an ideal travel destination for amazing experiences. Each year, the state hosts 24.1 million visitors. These visitors create a $9.4 billion tourism industry and sustain more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs. More