Press Releases

GABRIELLE DISHMAN GRADUATES FROM THE LOUISIANA TOURISM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) celebrated the graduation of Gabrielle Dishman, Digital Content & Social Media Manager of Explore Houma from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the association’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Lafayette, La. The twenty-six members of the LTLA class spent all of 2025 developing their leadership skills while learning from seasoned…

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Tyler Duplantis Named “30 Under 30”

Explore Houma is proud to announce that Tyler Duplantis, Destination Sales Manager, has been named to the Destinations International “30 Under 30” Class of 2025. This national recognition honors 30 rising stars under the age of 30 who are making a significant impact in the tourism and destination marketing industry. Destinations International is the world’s…

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Explore Houma to Make Its Rose Parade Debut this January

Explore Houma is thrilled to announce its first-ever participation in the iconic Rose Parade, joining the Louisiana Office of Tourism to showcase the unique culture and charm of Louisiana’s Bayou Country. This January, the streets of Pasadena, California, will come alive with Terrebonne Parish’s own fiddle-playing legend, Waylon Thibodeaux, as he represents the spirit of…

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Louisiana Meets the Rockies

We are thrilled to be heading to Denver, Colorado to showcase one-of-a-kind flavors of Louisiana as the Bayou Meets the Rockies on Wednesday, November 13! Chef David Sonnier of 531 Liberty Cafe is among 11 renowned Louisiana chefs heading to Denver, CO to showcase the state’s distinctive flavors at “Louisiana Meets the Rockies.” The culinary…

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Explore Houma Promotes New Director of Marketing & Communications

Explore Houma is proud to announce the promotion of Tara Morvant to Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Morvant will oversee the strategic direction of Explore Houma’s marketing and communications initiatives, including public relations, digital marketing, content creation and branding. She will also work closely with local businesses, media partners and community…

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Explore Houma’s Newest Certified Tourism Marketing Professional

We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of our very own Nicole Davis, who has recently graduated from the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Marketing College program, earning her Tourism Marketing Professional (TMP) certification. This prestigious accomplishment not only highlights Nicole’s dedication and expertise but also strengthens Explore Houma’s ability to promote our vibrant community…

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Explore Houma Wins Prestigious OBIE Award

Explore Houma is proud to announce it is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Obie Award for exceptional outdoor advertising. This esteemed award, presented by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), recognizes creative excellence in outdoor advertising across the nation. In partnership with Lamar Advertising Agency, Explore Houma’s award-winning “Pinch My Tail”…

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EXPLORE HOUMA’S NEW GEOTOUR

Explore Houma is pleased to announce the return of the long-awaited Geocaching Tour with a launch party on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Explore Houma Visitors Center in Gray. With over 40 geocache locations to find, Explore Houma offers one of only 50 GeoTours worldwide and the only…

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CAJUN NINJA BRINGS A TASTE OF LOUISIANA TO DALLAS

  Representing the Bayou Country Crawfish Trail, Jason Derouen, also known as the ‘Cajun Ninja’, is one of 17 top Louisiana chefs heading to Dallas to feature the state’s unique flavors in several of the area’s top restaurants. Explore Houma, the Louisiana Travel Association, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing…

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Explore Houma Presents Bayou Arts Fest

Explore Houma is pleased to present the Bayou Arts Fest featuring Voice of the Wetlands on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in Historic Downtown Houma. Bayou Arts Fest is a family-friendly festival that celebrates the best of Terrebonne Parish’s arts and culture. Join us and pass a good time as…

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