Tourism Week

Local officials gathered recently to sign proclamations recognizing May 2-10 as National Travel and Tourism Week. The proclamation notes that travelers to St. Mary Parish generate $159.5 million in annual spending, provide for 1,690 jobs with a $33.8 million payroll and pay $2.71 million in local taxes. From left are Chitimacha Tribal Council Vice Chairman April Wyatt, St. Mary Parish President Paul Naquin, Baldwin Mayor Donna Lanceslin and, standing, Destination Content and Communications Manager, Jean McCorkle of the Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau.