Visit Shreveport-Bossier

🌟 Convention Sales Managers, Jessica Rodgers & Suzanne Card, TMP, are heading to Phoenix, Jan. 6-8, 2025! They will connect with faith-based event planners from across the country and showcase our venues, culture, and more! Visit them at booth #417 and let us know if you will be there, too!

Taste the flavor, style, and soul of Shreveport-Bossier at Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Café, one of the oldest continuously operating Black-owned businesses in the U.S. 🦐 Each bite tells a story, and no trip to Shreveport-Bossier is complete without their legendary Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp: perfectly seasoned, stuffed with crab meat, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Pair it with the classic Creole Tartar sauce for a true taste of tradition. Chef Damien "Chapeaux" Chapman, the heart behind Orlandeaux’s, isn’t just preserving our culinary heritage—he’s sharing it with the world! 🌍 This New Year’s Day, watch as he represents Shreveport-Bossier in the 2025 Rose Parade 🌹, showcasing our rich culture, vibrant history, and signature Southern flavors on a global stage. Read more of their story here: https://shorturl.at/ARSHP

This morning, Karen Barnes, VP of Destination Development at Visit Shreveport-Bossier, partnered with AMIKids Caddo to host Career Day, connecting 7th and 8th graders with local industry leaders. Students explored career paths in fields like public safety, hospitality, and construction—many of which don’t require a college degree. By engaging students with local opportunities, this event not only prepares the next generation for success but also strengthens our community's workforce, ensuring future growth and sustainability. Six standout students were awarded Chromebooks for their curiosity and engagement. A huge thank you to all of our partners involved, and our sponsors Prolec GE, and Gilley Enterprises Inc. Learn more about this impactful event: https://shorturl.at/zH0tK #CareerDay #ShreveportBossier #AMIKidsCaddo #CommunityGrowt

🌟 Heading to NTATREX? Visit our booth! 🌟 We’re thrilled to showcase everything Shreveport-Bossier has to offer at NTATREX! Stop by Booth #2300, where Laine Garner from the Louisiana Travel Association is representing us and sharing materials highlighting group tours, meetings, and unforgettable experiences in our destination. 📍 Booth #2300 Discover what makes Shreveport-Bossier a standout destination! #NTATREX24 #VisitShreveportBossier #TourismMarketing #LouisianaTravelAssociation

Visit Shreveport-Bossier was thrilled to sponsor the St. Francisville Food & Wine Festival! Our VP of Marketing and Communications, Serena Gray, had an amazing time representing us at the event. Chefs Eleazar & Rodrigo Mondragón of Ki’ Mexico and Chef Anthony Felan of Fat Calf Brasserie truly made a great impression with their outstanding dishes, showcasing the flavors of Shreveport-Bossier! Thank you to Country Roads Magazine for organizing such a fantastic event!

Catch our Convention Sales Manager, Jessica Rodgers at Connect Faith this week as she networks with faith-based leaders to grow Shreveport-Bossier’s meetings and conventions sector! These efforts align with the Visit Shreveport-Bossier Destination Master Plan, helping to boost our local economy and strengthen our community. Let us know if you’ll be there too! 👐✈

Emma Boone, Public Relations & Digital Content Manager, will be representing Visit Shreveport-Bossier in Denver for the Louisiana Meets the Rockies Culinary Trails event this week! ✈️ Chef Hardette Harris from ‘Us Up North— Celebrating Louisiana Cuisine’ is the perfect member of the Shreveport-Bossier community to tell our story, and share our unique food culture with the people of Denver🏔️🐊❤️ Watch here, https://shorturl.at/lNGfy , for how and why Chef Hardette created the official menu of Northern Louisiana. Thank you to Susan Kirton at KTAL for helping share this great story!

On November 1st, Caddo Parish Commissioner Ken Epperson hosted a press conference to celebrate our veterans from the Parish of Caddo and the cities of Shreveport, Bossier, and Greenwood. Among the honored guests was Mr. Sam “Archie” Mattox, the community's oldest living veteran at an incredible 105 years young! 🎉 Mr. Mattox will proudly serve as this year’s grand marshal for the Veterans Parade on Sunday, November 10th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds. Let’s come together to honor and show gratitude to all those who have served our country! ❤️🤝

✨ The holidays are officially underway! Visit Shreveport-Bossier kicked off the season this morning with Holidays on the Red and the Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights! ✨ A huge thank you to all of our partners who bring so much holiday magic to life! Discover all the holiday experiences awaiting in North and Central Louisiana here: https://shorturl.at/yfCiH 🎄🎄🎄

Visit Shreveport-Bossier hosted a not so ordinary FAM.... Our partners went above and beyond to showcase their properties. 🏨 Our guests checked in at the The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa, enjoying custom cocktails at a meet-and-greet, then relaxed with massages at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport. They sipped mimosas at Hilton Shreveport, crafted gourmet s’mores at Hilton Garden Inn, and enjoyed champagne and macarons at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel. Live! Casino Louisiana previewed its 2025 opening on a trolley ride, and the Shreveport Convention Center showcased its 350,000 sq. ft. of event space. To cap off the night, we vibed at the Red River Revel Arts Festival. Experiencing FOMO? Reach out to our sales team to learn more about Visit Shreveport-Bossier. #VisitShreveport #ShreveportBossier #TravelLouisiana #EventPlanning #RedRiverRevel