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River Parishes Tourist Commission highlights $163M visitor spend and program plans for 2026
Summary
Denise Burrell told the council the River Parishes region draws more than $163 million in annual visitor spending, supports about 2,100 jobs and generated roughly $16.6 million in state and local tax revenue; the commission plans a tourism summit, an ambassador program and a visitor-profile study for 2026.
Denise Burrell, representing the River Parishes Tourist Commission, briefed the St. Charles Parish Council on Oct. 6 about the commission’s recent activities and economic impact for the tri-parish region (St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. James). Burrell said visitors spend more than $163,000,000 annually across the River Parishes; tourism…
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