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Tourism metrics tick up in Jefferson Davis Parish; marketing report shows large social reach
Summary
Director Carter Prejean reported year-over-year increases in visitor counts and lodging nights for July and August 2025, higher Gator Chateau sales in 2025 compared with 2024, and an Aug. 2025 sales tax payment of $11,610.79; marketing staff reported social media views ranging from about 7,600 to 358,800.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission reviewed tourism and sales figures at its Sept. 9 meeting, with Director Carter Prejean and Marketing/Communications Director Macey Cormier highlighting year-over-year gains and outreach activity.
Prejean presented visitor and lodging metrics comparing July and August 2024 with July and August 2025: visitors rose from 6,106 to 8,450 in July and from 3,916 to 4,363…
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