1.22.2008

Louisiana focusing attention on cultural tourism

NEW ORLEANS (AP) As the second anniversaries of two major hurricanes approach, Louisiana tourism officials plan an August forum of tourism officials from around the world Д capping what will be a month-long effort to shift attention from lingering devastation to thriving cultural events that are important to the recovery.

“We’re trying to make the entire state a cultural mecca,” Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu said in a telephone interview.


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