LTPA keeps abreast of legislative opportunities and national trends that affect the tourism industry and its members. We work within our industry to set up mentoring and networking opportunities that advance the credibility of our profession.

LTPA has started tracking bills through LegisCon that pertain to our tourism efforts. Weekly emails will be sent out on Tuesday to all LTPA Members, giving you an update on state legislative issues. Even though LTPA will not specifically be tracking federal legislation, we will include federal items of interest to our industry as we hear about them. All items that need immediate attention will be sent as Hot Alerts Please click here to view the legislative updates page.

Help protect tourism's budget during the 2012 legislative session

• Contact your legislators and ask them to amend the FY 2012 - 2013 budget. Click here for talking points prepared by the Lt. Governor.
   
• For a complete background on the erosion of the tourism budget, click here for the Lt. Governor's white paper "IMPACT Louisiana".

LTPA Resolutions
There are several issues being considered this session that affect tourism. Review the resolutions below to see how LTPA stands.
"Pass through" budget items in the Office of Tourism's budget
Visitor Enterprise Funds
Arts programs

Economic Impact of Tourism
For those of us in the tourism industry, we know the impact of what we do on the economy. Share the impact with those around you. Click here for more on presentation templates and video segments to help spread the word!

Click here for the latest Louisiana Office of Tourism FACT Cards. (Tourism Benefits your Community)