STAYING BUOYANT IN LOUISIANA

The state of Louisiana is rebuilding in the wake of numerous setbacks, and it could use your help. But that’s easy: visiting the beautiful Pelican State is no chore.

By Melinda Wright

While most areas of the United States have suffered some tourism decline in recent years due to the pandemic, COVID is just one element of the raft of difficulties that Louisiana has faced. The state has been hit by a torrent of hurricanes in recent years—the latest being Ida, which devastated communities, echoing 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. As other states are cautiously reopening to tourism, Louisiana is dealing with its latest natural disaster setback, rebuilding its communities and tending to its locals while trying to maintain its appeal to visitors. In short, the state is doing what its Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it does best: “Dig in. Fight. Endure. Survive. Rebuild. Thrive.” Louisiana has long been a mainstay on the must-see lists of travelers from around the world, with its multicultural…

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ROVA (Digital) - 1 Issue, Twenty-Nine: February/March 2022

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