FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(LaPlace, La.) – October 6, 2025 – The River Parishes Tourist Commission has earned accreditation through Destinations International’s Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), recognizing the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and the highest standards of performance and accountability for destination organizations.
“We are pleased to have River Parishes Tourist Commission join our distinguished group of accredited organizations,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations, and I look forward to welcoming them to the DMAP community.”
DMAP accreditation requires destination organizations to meet rigorous mandatory and voluntary standards across a broad range of operational areas, including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research. Louisiana’s River Parishes joins more than 200 destination organizations that have earned DMAP accreditation.
About Destinations International
Destinations International is the world’s largest and most respected resource for destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), and tourism boards. With more than 8,000 members and partners from over 750 destinations, the association represents a powerful forward-thinking and collaborative community around the world. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org.
About River Parishes Tourist Commission
River Parishes Tourist Commission is the official destination marketing organization for Louisiana’s River Parishes and is the driving force behind tourism to the area. A political subdivision of the State of Louisiana representing St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes, the commission provides assistance to visitors, advocates for its stakeholders, and helps stimulate the region’s economic growth by promoting Louisiana’s River Parishes as a premier travel destination.
For more information, news, and updates on Louisiana’s River Parishes, visit www.lariverparishes.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Willma Harvey, CDME
Director of Sales and Business Development
River Parishes Tourist Commission
Willma@LARiverParishes.com
