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Congratulations!
Craig Price, Graphic Designer for the Tangipahoa Parish CVB, was awarded a beautiful trophy for his Southeast Louisiana Gumbo Cookbook by American Graphic Design & Advertising.
Congratulations to the Holiday Inn Northshore for receiving the Link Award for beautification jointly from Hammond Chamber and Hammond Garden Club. |
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By the numbers
Tangi Tourism has been busy assisting visitors and residents alike. Listed below are examples of the lead generation, visitors to the center, and etc. Numbers are year to date.
Guest Register: 1,593 Top Five States/Countries:
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas Illinois
Canada
Packet Requests: 6,442 Lead Mailouts: 5,537 Conference Room: 100 meetings/2176 attendees
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Did you know...
60% of pet owners traveled at least one time with their pet in 2010. 93% said they expect to take at least one trip with their pet during 2011.
260,158 Visitors toured Louisiana State Parks during June, 2011
The Kentwood Welcome Center has assisted 46,727 guests since January of this year.
International visitors spent a record $12.6 billion traveling to and visiting the US during May, 2011 - 12 % higher than May 2010. Source: crt.state.la.us |
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| Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau! |
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Wow! What a busy summer we've had. Baseball tournaments, conferences and meetings, Hot August Night, quilt trail events, campground activities galore, rugby tournaments and more. Now we're gearing up for football and fall festival season. Groups we are currently working with for 2011 include: LA Homebuilders Assn, LA Amateur Softball Assn, LA Supreme Court, University of New Orleans, SLU homecoming and reunions, LA Missionary Baptist Churches, LA Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, and numerous others.
There is never a dull moment in Tangipahoa Parish! The weather is finally cooling off so we invite you to visit a local attraction, take a tour downtown, or visit with friends and family at any of the upcoming festivals. We hope to see you out and about!
Sincerely,
Betty C. Stewart
Executive Director |
Who's been in Town?
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Tangi Tourism Chairman, Buddy Pugh, and Vice Chair, Reggie Martin, present a sponsorship check to the Hot August 7's Rugby organizers |
Recently, the Hot August 7's Rugby Tournament was held at the Fagan Drive fields in Hammond. A hugely successful event already, the organizers expect it to continue growing and prospering. Special thanks to Dr. Sam Hyde Jr., Jason Mapp, and Stephen Parrill for bringing back what was once the largest Rugby tournament in the United States. Tangi Tourism proudly supports your efforts! |
Tangi Tid Bits
Tangi Tourism is excited to be the newest member of the Louisiana Northshore Quilt Trail! 21 quilt squares are now on display or in production. Individuals or businesses interested in participating in the trail may contact Donna Mollere at dmollere@charter.net, Rosemary Ydarrago at rydarrag@bellsouth.net or Kim Zabbia at kimzabbia@huntbrothers.com. A list of available artisans is also available by calling: 985-386-8815 or 985-229-5941.
The Louisiana Northshore Quilt Trail was created by Ponchatoula First Lady and Artist, Kim Zabbia, to encourage tourism in the parishes of Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, Livingston, Washington, and St. Helena. Community and corporate participation is expected and will aid in the further connection of the Northshore region. Goals of the trail are: to strengthen community spirit and pride, to foster education and an appreciation of the quilting arts, to develop cooperative relationships among artisans including quiltmakers, artists, and contractors, and to procure private and public funding for marketing and administrative costs.
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Spotlight On:
LaQuinta Inns and Suites
Hammond's newest hotel has quickly become a favorite for our visitors. Located at 42126 Veteran's Avenue across Hwy 51 from North Oaks Health Systems, the tranquil environment envelops our guests in serenity while being conveniently located in the heart of the medical district. Dr. Hernandez and his staff do an amazing job of meeting guests' needs through spectacular customer service. Should you need accommodations, just give Shawn, Zack, Micky, or any other friendly voice on the phone a call: 985-345-4742.
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About Tangi Tourism
We are your one-stop shop for all things Tangi. Whether you're hosting a sports event or convention or simply need directions, just give us a call.
Thank you for signing up for our monthly e-newsletter. Be sure to tell your friends and family about the best way to stay in touch with the latest Tangi happenings. Visit us today at our location on Wardline Road to see how we can help you. Hours of operation are Mon - Fri - 8:30 to 4:30, Sat - Sun - 9:00 to 3:00.
Sincerely, Tangi Tourism 13143 Wardline Rd. Hammond, Louisiana 70401 Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-542-7520 |
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