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Tangi Tourism has been busy assisting visitors and residents alike. Listed below are examples of lead generation, visitors to the center, and etc. Numbers are year to date.

Guest Register: 501

Louisiana
Minnesota

Arkansas

Wisconsin
Canada

Australia

Packet Requests: 475

Lead Mailouts: 774

13 Meetings/337 Attendees 

Buddy Pugh - Chairman

Ponchatoula

Reggie Martin - Vice Chairman

Independence

Stacy Hoover - Treasurer

Hammond 

Wayne Mitchell

Kentwood

Tony Ardillo

Amite

Terry Brown, Sr.

Ponchatoula

Maurice LeBlanc

Tangi Campground Assn.

Michael McCarthy

Tangi Hotel/Motel Assn.

We are your one-stop shop for all things Tangi. Whether you're hosting a sports event, convention, reunion, 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 Rd. to see how we can help you.

Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau

13143 Wardline Rd.

Hammond, LA 70401

1-800-542-7520

Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 4:00

It's Carnival Time in Southeastern Louisiana!  This is a special time of year and the perfect time to let the good times roll. Although we've had a fairly warm winter, most locals are anxious to get out and about to enjoy the lovely weather. Are you ready too?  We have an outstanding line-up of events, festivals, and excuses to get out of the house and hit the town.

Burgeoning springtime brings exhilaration each year for the Parish. This year is no exception. The Tangi Tourism team has been working diligently on a number of projects that we know you'll be excited about. Keep your eyes open for a few surprises coming in the near future... 

 

As always, Tangi Tourism keeps you up to date on the current happenings through our calendar of events. If you are hosting an event please contact us so we can help spread the word.

Sincerely,

Betty C. Stewart

Executive Director

The CBS funded "Scent of the Missing" television pilot recently wrapped filming in Hammond and Independence. Our very own Airport Director, Jason Ball, was cast as one of the search and rescue personnel. Jason is shown in the photo with his friend, Blake Sanders, and dogs Smokey and Piper.

Tangipahoa Parish served as home to the production offices. All actors, crew, and executives were housed in local accommodations. "These are the types of projects we love to host" said Executive Director, Betty Stewart.  "Location scouts and support crew stayed in town weeks prior to and after filming wrapped. When the crew is based in our Parish the economic impact is much greater than a day or two of filming."  

Watch your television listings this fall for exact show dates and times. Below is a sample of the media coverage which has already taken place for the TV pilot. Once the time is near for the nation-wide airing, additional coverage is expected.

The sounds of THROW ME SOMETHIN' MISTA can already be heard throughout Louisiana and we are still weeks away from the official Mardi Gras day.  The party has already begun and we invite you to be our guest.  The Krewe of Omega, the area's largest carnival club, has been busy hosting numerous parties and celebrations leading up to their big day on February 17.  Click the links below for all things Mardi Gras. 

 

Nola.com 

If you happened to be driving around downtown Hammond on Monday you might have noticed a few street closures. We were excited to host part of the "Dog Fight" filming.  A wonderful partnership between Mayor Foster, Chief Devall, Fire Chief Thomas, LADOTD, and Tangi Tourism allowed us to be a part of this potential blockbuster motion picture. We work diligently to build a reputation as a film friendly destination and foresee more movie action in the future.  

 

 

The new kid on the block, the Holiday Inn Northshore, has quickly grown into one of Hammond's most popular hotels. The Holiday Inn opened in the summer of 2010 to rave reviews and compliments galore.  Since then, the staff has continued to build a reputation as one of the leading business hotels in the region. 

3,000 ft. of meeting space allows groups to utilize high tech equipment while still experiencing an intimate environment. Kem's restaurant and bar are natural hosts for gatherings, socials, receptions, parties, and more. 

  

Kem's Restaurant

Contact Gretchen, Kathy, or Amy to schedule a tour and discuss your event.. 985-662-3877 or click here to view the Holiday Inn website.