LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser visited Acadiana this week, touring several sites and discussing both opportunities and challenges facing the state’s tourism economy.
During a stop in downtown Lafayette, Nungesser toured the future home of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, a project he described as a key investment in the state’s cultural and economic future. Ahead of the tour, he spoke with News 15 about recent tourism trends, international travel declines, and workforce concerns in the hospitality industry.
Nungesser acknowledged that promoting Louisiana has become more difficult in recent years, particularly when it comes to international tourism. He pointed to Canada — historically Louisiana’s largest international market — as a major concern…