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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward. “The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO…
Explore Houma has been selected as a grant recipient for new trash receptacles for the Visitors Center by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the State’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization. This year’s grant will cover the purchase and installation costs for six brand new trash receptacles that will be strategically placed around the grounds of the…