River Parishes Tourist Commission

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Who Are We

The 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 organization representing St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes, the commission offers assistance to visitors, advocacy to its stakeholders, and helps stimulate the region’s economic growth by promoting Louisiana’s River Parishes as a premier travel destination. Feel free to contact us for more information about travel to Louisiana or if you need any assistance. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Public Notice 

-The public is hereby notified the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission Contract Committee SPECIAL Meeting will be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the River Parishes Tourist Commission, Conference Room, 330 Belle Terre Blvd, Suite 205, LaPlace, LA  70068.

-The public is hereby notified the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission Regular Board Meeting will be held at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Port of South Louisiana, Board Room, 1720 LA Hwy 44, Reserve, LA  70084.

River Parishes Convention, Tourist and Visitors Commissioners

Terrence Jones, Vice-Chairman – St. James Parish

Camella Landry, Secretary/Treasurer – St. James Parish

Bradley Poche – St. James Parish

Elizabeth Joseph St. John the Baptist Parish

Bonnie DinvautSt. John the Baptist Parish

Vacant – St. John the Baptist Parish

Tracy SmithSt. Charles Parish

Ricardo Smith – St. Charles Parish

Noble Benoit – St. Charles Parish

 

Staff

Denise Burrell – Executive Director

Email: denise@LARiverParishes.com / Ph. 985.359.0372

Willma Harvey, CTP, CTIS, CDME, CGMP – Director of Sales and Business Development

Email: willma@LARiverParishes.com / Ph. 985.359.2783

Upcoming Meeting

October 16, 2024

October 17, 2024

Meeting Minutes & Agendas

October 17, 2024 

Agenda

October 16, 2024 (Contract Committee – Special Meeting) 

Agenda (Contract Committee -Special Mtg)

October 11, 2024 (Contract Committee – Special Meeting) – No Quorum

Agenda (Contract Committee – Special Meeting)

October 1, 2024 (Louisiana Open Meeting Law Training – Special Meeting)

Agenda

August 15, 2024

Agenda

June 20, 2024

Agenda          Minutes       

April 18, 2024

Agenda          Minutes

April 18, 2024 (Budget Committee – Special Meeting)

Agenda          Minutes

February 15, 2024

Agenda          Minutes

December 14, 2023

Agenda          Minutes

November 16, 2023

Agenda          Minutes

October 19, 2023

Agenda          Minutes           Video

September 28, 2023

Agenda          Minutes          Video

August 24, 2023

Agenda          Minutes          Video

July 20,2023

Agenda         Minutes           Video

June 22, 2023 (Special Meeting)

Agenda         Minutes

June 22, 2023 (Special Committee Meeting)

Agenda        Minutes           Video

June 15, 2023 – Not Held

Agenda

May 18, 2023

Special Budget       Minutes

Agenda             Minutes                   Video

 

[Board Meeting Archives]

Fight Fraud, Waste & Abuse

Public Records Request

Requests for Public Records should be sent to the Custodian of Record –  PublicRecords@LARiverParishes.com, FAX 985-359-2595, 330 Belle Terre Boulevard, Suite 205, LaPlace LA 70068

 

Start Planning. PICK AN ITINERARY.

Discover Exciting Ways to Explore

Make planning your next vacation to Louisiana's River Parishes easy. Use one of our trip itineraries to get started.

START BOOKING. FIND THE RESOURCES YOU NEED.

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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country

Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.

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New Orleans SWAMP Country

Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.

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ANDOUILLE Trail

Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.

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Lac Des Allmands

Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.

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PERIQUE

Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.

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CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE

Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.

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TRANSPORTATION

Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.

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STAY OUT HERE

Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.

STILL Have Questions? Drop us a line AND REQUEST A VISITORS GUIDE.