Tourism Impact in Lafourche Parish
Travel matters, and it improves Lafourche Parish in ways that have a wide-reaching impact on our community. It is critical to our economy and jobs. In fact, according to research provided by Randal Travel Marketing, tourism generates more than $54 million in direct economic impact for Lafourche Parish. Tourism also has an impact that we do not always see: travel can strengthen families, foster hometown pride, and build bridges that connect us with one another.
Lafourche Parish Generated $137 Million in Visitor Spending in 2024
Visitors Generated $10.3 Million in State Taxes in 2024
Visitors Generated $5.2 Million in Local Taxes in 2024
Visitor Spending Generated $43.4 Million in Employment Earnings in 2024
Tourism in Lafourche Parish supported 1,390 Jobs in 2024
Tourism Saves Each Household $423 in Taxes
Lafourche Parish is the 16th Largest Visitor Economy in Louisiana
*Source: 2024 Tourism Spending in Louisiana Parishes Report
Local Tourism Resources:
2025 Destination Promotion Plan
2024 Year in Review (Annual Report)
2019 Lodging & Visitor Study Summary
