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Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown Returns to Thibodaux in 2026 with National and International Roller Derby Teams

Raceland, Louisiana (January 14, 2026) – Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, the destination marketing organization for Lafourche Parish, is set to welcome 20 national and international roller derby teams at this year’s Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown. The premier tournament returns for its fourth year in Thibodaux with a full weekend of competition taking place: February 26 to March 1.

Hosted at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium on N. Canal Blvd, this year’s tournament features an exciting lineup of new and returning roller derby teams and three divisions of play: Main, Open, and Junior (youth). The event itself is hosted by Red Stick Roller Derby Juniors, the youth roller derby team based in Baton Rouge.

“This year marks the fourth time Lafourche Parish will host the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown, and its continued growth speaks volumes about the impact this event has on our community,” said Cody A. Gray, President/CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism. “Competitions like this generate meaningful visitor spending that directly supports our local businesses and jobs, while strengthening our parish’s tourism economy. We are honored to welcome national and international teams from across the globe to compete here in Thibodaux, and I invite everyone to join me in extending them a warm Cajun Bayou welcome.”

With 20 teams and competitors coming to Thibodaux, the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown is growing to become one of the largest sporting events in Lafourche Parish. It is expected to have a notable economic impact again this year. In 2025, hotel room nights in Thibodaux exceeded 500 nights booked with additional visitor spend at local restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Tickets are available for purchase and can be bought as a Single Day Pass or a Weekend Pass. More information about tickets and the tournament weekend can be found at the link below. For vendor/sponsorship opportunities, contact Kaitlyn Estes, Tournament Organizer at [email protected].

https://www.yallstars.com/

2026 Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown Participating Teams:

Main Division:
Fuego Latino
Team Philippines
API Fury
Missouri Roller Derby
Illinois-Iowa Roller Derby
Team Indigenous Rising
Black Diaspora
Jersey All Stars
Team Alaska
Bipolar Rollers
SALAAM Roller Derby
Team Desi

Open Division:
Beast Side Roller Derby
Team Badass
Team Puerto Rico
Team New York

Junior Division:
Red Stick Roller Derby Juniors
FOCO Junior Roller Derby
MARS Junior Beasts
Rampage Junior Roller Derby

New Tourism Campaign Urges Visitors to “Geaux Bold” in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou

Raceland, Louisiana (October 1, 2025) – Today Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism announced its new tourism campaign, “Geaux Bold,” which encourages visitors to immerse themselves in a destination that doesn’t hold back and where the authentic spirit of the people who have set this region apart live an unapologetically bold approach to life.

Lafourche Parish, popularly referred to as “Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou,” is located less than an hour’s drive from New Orleans, but it’s light years away in terms of experiences. Life along Bayou Lafourche is simultaneously laid-back and full of excitement, and the bold personalities who live here are eager to introduce visitors to their unique world. It’s a cultural experience unlike anything else in the United States.

The original bold explorers were the Acadians who settled here about 250 years ago, forging a new life in the face of adversity. Their strength of character, refusal to relinquish their traditions, and ability to both work and celebrate hard are all woven into the region’s DNA.

For those unfamiliar with the term (read: those living outside Louisiana), “geaux” is a playful version of the word “go” … spelled with a French twist. It’s what you’ll hear fans screaming at sporting events throughout Louisiana, including the local university, Nicholls State, home of the Colonels.

“When deciding on a new marketing campaign, we wanted to focus on the experiences that truly resonated with our visitors and highlighted our Cajun culture,” says Ian Wallis, Sales & Marketing Manager at Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism. “When we looked at everything one can do in Lafourche Parish, it was a no-brainer that the focus of the new campaign needed to emphasize the incredible amount of bold things our parish has to offer.”

To “Geaux Bold” means paddling through the untamed waterways of Bayou Lafourche, keeping an eye out for the birds above and the alligators lurking at the water’s edge, or sampling authentic Cajun dishes prepared by chefs whose recipes have been passed down from their maw maws and paw paws. It means heading to a festival, letting the music flow through you and learning how to dance like the Cajuns do, or casting a line into the Gulf and reeling in scale-tipping fish. It means celebrating Mardi Gras with people who were strangers this morning and who now feel like family, or strolling through historic sites to learn about the incredible assortment of people who came together in this unique destination to create a “cultural gumbo.”

The new campaign from Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou encourages travelers to come get a taste of both the literal and figuratively bold flavors of the bayou. All they need to pack is a sense of adventure …and probably their stretchy pants.

The new campaign brings with it updated designs for the tourism office’s visitor guide and newsletter, plus a new look for the coveted Cajun Bayou Food Trail T-shirt, which is awarded to visitors who pick up a Food Trail passport and get it stamped at any five of the 18 participating restaurants or six food-related special events.

For more information about planning a trip to Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, start at www.lacajunbayou.com. And while you’re in the area, be sure to stop by the all-new Cajun Bayou Visitor Center, which offers an interactive introduction to Lafourche Parish and will help you boldly plan your visit.

New Visitor Center Opens in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou

Raceland, Louisiana (August 1, 2025) – Today, nearly four years after Hurricane Ida destroyed its predecessor, the brand-new and long-awaited Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Visitor Center officially opened to the public. It’s located in the Lafourche Parish town of Raceland and situated just off  Hwy-90, a highway traveled by thousands of motorists each year as they explore Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. The new center was purpose-built to function as a facility that warmly welcomes those visitors to the region while also educating them about all that makes Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou such a remarkable destination.

The new visitor center sits on the exact footprint of its predecessor, measuring 4,874 square feet and encompassing offices for the tourism staff as well as an interactive visitor experience aimed at ensuring that all who pass through it are captivated by the region’s special appeals. Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou embraces an authentic and unapologetically Cajun approach to life here along Bayou Lafourche, celebrating a unique culture that has endured since the late 1700s.

Among the elements designed with the needs and curiosity of visitors in mind is a three-dimensional map of Lafourche Parish, an element that’s been nicknamed the “Fun Finder” and which features more than 30 interactive buttons that can be pressed to learn more about the places, people, tastes and sounds ready to be discovered up and down the bayou. Visitors learn the inspiring story of the Acadians, who sought exile in Louisiana in the late 1700s and became known as “Cajuns.” A telephone feature on the Fun Finder allows users to listen to the sounds of Cajun French, which is still spoken by many area residents. The visitor center also honors the flora and fauna of the region, with a replica oak tree standing in one corner and a pair of mock alligators situated in another. Visitors can even pose for a photo with a larger-than-life washboard, an old household tool that doubles as an essential instrument in Cajun music.

In addition to all the interactive displays that help travelers navigate their way through this fascinating region that’s located less than an hour southwest of New Orleans, the visitor center is staffed by travel counselors on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These specially trained residents can answer questions about the region and provide insider tips about the best places to stay, visit and eat.

An overarching theme of any visit to Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou and its attractions is the resiliency of its residents, from the displaced Acadians who settled here more than two centuries ago to modern-day residents who continue to find ways to recover from a variety of challenges … including those put forth by Mother Nature.

Such was the case following the events of August 29, 2021, when Hurricane Ida swept through coastal Louisiana. The impact on Lafourche Parish was devastating, and the former tourism office and visitor center was among the buildings that were deemed a complete loss. It took a total of 1,433 days – or 3 years, 11 months and 3 days – for the new center to be rebuilt, coming back better than ever.

Though the tourism office’s staff was uprooted, the team remained nimble and ready to serve the community and traveling public. In the early days after the storm, they worked from their hotels and hotel rooms, and they’ve been operating from a modular office on the building site for the past few years. Lafourche Parish Government worked with FEMA to secure the funds to build this permanent structure, which was designed by Gros Flores Positerry (GFP), built by Onshore Construction, and features exhibits created by Cote Blanche Productions. Ground broke on the new facility on May 17, 2024, and less than 15 months later, the facility’s opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and open house.

“The best part about our new visitor center is that this building was specifically designed as both a workspace for our staff and a truly welcoming experience for the many visitors who come to our parish,” said Cody A Gray, President and CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism. “The design of this building encourages guests to wander through interactive and fun exhibits that give them a beautiful introduction to our way of life and a better understanding of what sets our destination and its people apart. We look forward to welcoming everyone and hope they’ll quickly feel right at home here in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou.”

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building Is Getting a New Home

Thibodaux, Louisiana (May 12, 2025) – This past Saturday, a friendly flotilla of various Cajun-style boats traveled up Bayou Lafourche, the body of water that runs through almost the entirety of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, and that serves as a true lifeline for the community. Along the 20-mile route, locals and visitors came out to cheer on the vessels, which were making the journey to launch a fundraising campaign aimed at building a new home of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building. The facility is moving from its museum headquarters in Lockport (located “down the Bayou”) to the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux (“up the Bayou”).

This part of southeastern Louisiana, affectionately nicknamed “Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou,” offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the Cajun culture for which the state is so famous. Here, residents have lived, worked and played on the bayou for generations. For many, their boat was more important than their car or even their house.

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building honors the region’s rich tradition of building hand-crafted boats that are as functional as they are beautiful. It opened in 1979, when a pair of residents wanted to find a way to preserve this unique aspect of Cajun culture. After settling in Louisiana in the 1700s, transplanted Acadians (“Cajuns”) made the bayous of Louisiana their super-highways, using them for transportation and commerce. They also used them as their personal pantries, as they fished, hunted and trapped all along the waterways. They needed specialized boats for all those things.

The event at Nicholls this past weekend served as a homecoming of sorts, because the center began on the university’s campus 46 years ago and existed in a maintenance barn there until 2007. Talented boat builders came from far and wide to hand-craft skiffs, luggers and pirogues, a special canoe-like vessel that’s synonymous with life on Bayou Lafourche.

In 2007, the center moved to Lockport to occupy a former car dealership. That facility offered plenty of room for the museum to expand its collection, and people donated boats, tools and a variety of Cajun artifacts. The center also grew its public programs. In Lockport, visitors had hands-on opportunities to learn the art and science of crafting boats as they did their part to preserve the traditions and culture of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou.

In 2021, damage from Hurricane Ida forced the Lockport facility to close its doors, and the center has been searching for a new permanent home since.

The board members of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building are now working with the administration of Nicholls to build a new state-of-the-art facility at the university, right beside Bayou Lafourche. In the future, visitors will be able to learn more about Cajun boat-building through a museum, plus they can make use of a rental facility that will allow them to take a handcrafted boat onto Bayou Lafourche so they can appreciate the beauty of the region from the same vantage point of Cajun ancestors. Perhaps best of all, a fully operational workshop will teach the hands-on skills and techniques that have been passed down by generations of Cajun craftsmen, providing them with an “only-on-the-Bayou” experience of creating their very own boat.

Updates about the center and its programs will follow. Tax-deductible donations to the fundraising effort can be made by visiting www.traditionallouisianaboatbuilding.org.

2025 Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown to Welcome National and International Roller Derby Teams to Thibodaux

Raceland, Louisiana (January 17, 2025) – Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, the destination management organization for Lafourche Parish, is set to welcome 20 national and international teams at this year’s Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown, an elite roller derby competition coming to Thibodaux. The premier tournament makes its return the weekend of January 30 – February 2 following its success in 2023 & 2024.

Hosted at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium on N. Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux, this year’s tournament features an exciting lineup of new and returning roller derby teams and three divisions of play: Main, Open, and Junior (youth). The event itself is hosted as part of a joint effort by Red Stick Roller Derby Juniors, the youth roller derby team based in Baton Rouge, and Team Louisiana Roller Derby, the Pelican State’s all-star adult team.

“We are thrilled to welcome the return of the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown to Lafourche Parish for its third year” said President/CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, Cody A. Gray. “Events like this bring in significant economic impact to our parish, while directly supporting local businesses and jobs. We look forward to extending a warm welcome to the visiting teams and sharing our unapologetically Cajun culture with them.”

With 20 teams and competitors coming to Thibodaux, the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown is growing to become one of the largest sporting events in Lafourche Parish. It is expected to have a notable economic impact with over 400 hotel room nights anticipated, an estimated 1,200 - 1,700 meals consumed at local restaurants, and additional visitor spend at local attractions and shops in Lafourche Parish.

Tickets are available for purchase and can be bought as a Single Day Pass or a Weekend Pass. More information about tickets and the tournament weekend can be found at the link below. For vendor/sponsorship opportunities, contact Kaitlyn Estes, Tournament Organizer at [email protected].

Lear more at: www.yallstars.com/

2025 Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown Participating Teams:

Main Division:
Team Canada
Team Desi Roller Derby
Black Diaspora Roller Derby
Fuego Latino Roller Derby
Indigenous Rising Roller Derby
Jewish Roller Derby
Team Louisiana Roller Derby
New York All Stars
Team Kansas Roller Derby
Team Philippines
Divergence Roller Derby
SALAAM Roller Derby

Open Division:
Beast Side Roller Derby
Villain Era
Team Pennsylvania
Trans Rollers United

Junior Division:
Red Stick Roller Derby Juniors
Druid City Daredevils
Tomorrowland Junior Roller Derby
Dallas Rolling Rebellion

Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism Embarks on Historic Trip to Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024

Raceland, Louisiana (August 7, 2024) – For the past three years, Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism (LCBT) has been working to promote and strengthen the cultural ties between Lafourche Parish in southeast Louisiana and the Acadian region of Nova Scotia. From the launch of its “Two Countries, One Culture” campaign in 2022 to a cultural immersion trip to Nova Scotia last summer to the parish’s official proclamation of Acadian Heritage Day (August 15), LCBT fully embraces the parish’s Acadian heritage.

A big moment in this historic partnership will come to fruition next week, when the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024 celebration takes place in southwest Nova Scotia. The highly anticipated event, which celebrates the Acadian and Cajun cultures, is held once every five years. It’s a homecoming of sorts, with the intention of bringing Acadians from all over the world together in one place. Past events have welcomed 100,000 to 200,000 participants; this year, an estimated 30,000 people will be attending the Congrès for the first time.

Participants will have the chance to exchange stories and attend community events, family reunions and workshops, all with the goal of further enhancing the sense of unity and solidarity within the Acadian community.

To show their support and continue to embrace the Acadian roots of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, members of LCBT will attend Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024. Cody Gray, President and CEO, and Ian Wallis, Sales and Marketing Manager, will head to Nova Scotia next month to join the festivities. They’ll be accompanied by Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III, who will act as an official emissary between his Cajun region of Louisiana and where the Acadians’ story is deeply rooted in Nova Scotia. In addition to attending the events and visiting notable attractions, the group will take part in L’Echange to spread the word about Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, and they’ll bring some Cajun culture to Nova Scotia with a Cajun Music Jam Night.

Head to the link HERE to delve deeper into the “From Acadian to Cajun” partnership.

Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism Receives DMAP Designation at Destinations International’s Annual Convention

Raceland, LA (July 25, 2024) – Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International at their 2024 Annual Convention in Tampa, FL. The accreditation recognizes the organization's commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.

The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research.

“We are delighted to have Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism as a continued member to our esteemed DMAP community," stated Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. "The relevance of destination organizations has never been more vital to the economic vitality of the places Destinations International members serve, and this industry accreditation is a benchmark for quality and performance. My gratitude extends to the DMAP Board of Directors for their dedication to our industry and their stewardship of this crucial program."

"Accreditation through DMAP underscores the critical role that destination organizations play in their communities," stated Tania Armenta, President & CEO of Visit Albuquerque and chair of the DMAP Board of Directors. "As custodians of their destinations' brands, participation in DMAP underscores a destination organization’s adherence to rigorous standards. This commitment is a clear signal to stakeholders that the organization managing the destination brand possesses the necessary infrastructure and expertise to beneficially influence the visitor economy for both tourists and local residents."

In addition to receiving DMAP Accreditation, Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism received additional recognition at the Destinations International Annual Convention. Sales & Marketing Manager, Ian Wallis, was recognized as a 30 Under 30, a distinct group of young professionals chosen for their success in the destination management industry and viewed as a future leader within it.

For more information about DMAP, visit www.destinationsinternational.org.

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Honors Tourism Partners at 2024 Bayou Ambassador Awards Luncheon

Raceland, Louisiana (May 23, 2024) – In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism (LCBT) celebrated its valued tourism partners at the 2024 Bayou Ambassador Awards Luncheon, held at Rendezvous in Thibodaux.

From local businesses and organizations to hospitality establishments and attractions, the partners have continuously demonstrated their commitment to fostering the growth and development of tourism in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou. “National Travel and Tourism Week is a time for us to celebrate the strides we have made together as a destination and how we are collectively working toward continued growth for our local tourism economy. The power of tourism all begins with a visit, and that visit would not be possible without our many tourism partners who deliver personal and flavorful experiences all year long,” says Cody Gray, President and CEO of LCBT.

The following partners were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in 2023:

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Breaks Ground on New Visitor's Center

Raceland, Louisiana (May 17, 2024) – In 2021, Category 4 Hurricane Ida hit southeast Louisiana, ravaging much of Lafourche Parish. One of the architectural casualties was the parish’s visitor center, which was so damaged that it had to be torn down and removed after the storm. For the past two and a half years, the tourism office has been operating out of a modular unit in the former center’s parking lot.

Now – nearly three years later – Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism is thrilled to announce that ground has been broken for an all-new and permanent Visitor’s Center constructed in partnership with Lafourche Parish Government.

Located along Bayou Lafourche on the same lot as the former center (4484 LA-1 in Raceland), the new visitor center aims to enhance the overall tourism experience in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou. This state-of-the-art facility will provide travelers with a wealth of information about local restaurants and attractions, Cajun culture, and special events. The 4,874-square foot building will offer new interactive exhibits and displays, traveler information, restrooms, and space for staff offices.

As a significant investment in the region's tourism promotion program, the new center will play a key role in attracting more visitors to Louisiana's Cajun Bayou and driving business to the area’s tourism partners. With its unique blend of Cajun heritage, rich history and breathtaking landscapes, the area attracts travelers from near and far. The center will provide a central hub where those visitors can access information, plan their trips with the assistance of knowledgeable staff, and begin their journey up and down the bayou.

Funding for the new building was provided by FEMA, insurance payouts, and Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism with the support of Lafourche Parish Government. This project also wouldn’t be possible without architect Gros Flores Positerry, contractor Onshore Construction, and exhibit designer Cote Blanche Productions. Construction is estimated to be completed in one year.

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism invites everyone to stay tuned for updates on the progress of the visitor center via their social media.

FUTURE LOUISIANA'S CAJUN BAYOU VISITOR'S CENTER:

Sales & Marketing Manager for Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, Ian Wallis, Named by Destinations International as a 30 Under 30 Recipient

Raceland, LA (April 3, 2024) – Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, the destination marketing organization for Lafourche Parish, is thrilled to announce that Sales & Marketing Manager, Ian Wallis, has been named a 30 Under 30 recipient from Destinations International.

Each year Destinations International, a global organization representing over 6,500 convention and visitors bureaus (CVB’s) across the world, selects 30 tourism professionals under the age of 30 to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased thought leadership throughout the year. This year’s honorees hail from 30 unique destinations across four countries and were selected from a competitive pool of 96 applicants. To learn more about each honoree, visit the link HERE.

A graduate from Johnson & Wales University with his B.S. in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management and his M.B.A. with a Hospitality concentration, Ian Wallis moved from the Northeast to Lafourche Parish in April 2021 to assume his current role as Sales & Marketing Manager for Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism. He quickly immersed himself in the unique culture of the bayou region and can often be found supporting local events, restaurants, and visitor attractions.

“It is an honor to be selected as a recipient of the prestigious 30 Under 30 Program from Destinations International,” said Wallis. “I am very appreciative of the recognition and look forward to the networking and professional development opportunities this program offers.”

Destinations International is committed to investing and preparing the leaders of tomorrow and developing future industry leaders that represent a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives.

“The 30 Under 30 program remains critical to our organization’s vision and mission,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International. “As our industry moves toward recovery, we are especially excited to announce these young professionals as they are the future of the travel and tourism industry.”

“The Destinations International Foundation believes it is important to empower future leaders,” said Ellie Westman Chin, CDME, president and CEO of Destination Madison and chair of the Destinations International Foundation. “We are thrilled to see the 30 Under 30 Program enter its 14th year, and we are thankful for the foundation investors who make programs like these possible for our industry through their contributions. We look forward to engaging with this group of emerging leaders through professional development, educational opportunities and networking with industry peers and leaders throughout the year and in the years to come.”

“We are pleased to honor this year’s 30 Under 30 class of bright and talented young leaders,” said Mike Gamble, President and CEO of SearchWide Global. “Year after year, I am consistently impressed by the caliber of individuals we welcome into this program, representing destinations worldwide. We remain committed to helping our young leaders shape the future of our industry.”

The 2024 30 Under 30 Class Includes:

Alexandria Eady, Content Manager, Richmond Region Tourism
America Segura, Public Relations Manager, Visit Corpus Christi
Andrew Lawrence, Assistant Director, Arlington Sports Commission, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Brittany Jones, Marketing Project Manager, Discover Durham
Caitlin Neal, Marketing Director, Gilmer Chamber/Pick Ellijay
Catherine Streater, Senior Coordinator, Brand USA
Cristina Fernandes, Leisure Sales Coordinator, Discover Puerto Rico
Fallon Tullier, Research and Technology Manager, Visit Baton Rouge
Hailey Post, Destination Data Manager, Visit Raleigh
Ian Wallis, Sales & Marketing Manager, Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism
Jessica VanDeMar, Marketing Manager, Visit Finger Lakes
Kasmara Freiderich, National Sales Manager, Experience Rochester, MN
Katie Clarke, People and Culture Coordinator, Destination Vancouver
Lee Prutsman, Senior Marketing Manager, Visit KC
Luke Alexopoulos, Senior Public Relations Manager, Visit Eau Claire
Macy Dolton, Content Marketing Specialist, Destination DC
Maggie Carter, Creative Marketing Manager, Visit Baltimore
Martin Garneau, Senior Manager, Systems Architecture and Application Development, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Mary Coryell, Manager, Partner Relations, Discover Lehigh Valley
Megan Myers, Digital Media Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Megane Simone, Bid & Communication Manager, Geneva Tourism & Conventions Foundation
Millie Stewart, Director of Sales, Visit Ogden
Nathaniel Sweetman, Sports Marketing Coordinator, Visit Sarasota County
Orla Moule, Business Events Assistants, Fáilte Ireland
Samantha Green Ewald, Destination Services Manager, Visit Charlotte/Charlotte Regional Visitor's Authority
Sheridan Powell, Communications Specialist, Visit Colorado Springs
Sydney Macapagal, Digital Content Strategist, Visit Galveston
Sydney O'Connell, Marketing Manager, Visit Fort Worth
Wayne Stewart, Director of Marketing & Communications, Visit Casper
Wesley Sosa, Graphic Designer and Brand Manager, Visit Stockton

Now in its 14th year, the 30 Under 30 program is supported by founding program partner, SearchWide Global and sponsored by Fired Up! Culture and IMEX. For more information on the 30 Under 30 Program and the 2024 30 Under 30 class, please visit destinationsinternational.org/general-information/30-under-30.