Research

Tourism, locally, is big business. Its economic viability fuels hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, events venues, gas stations and more. Its benefits greatly improve a community's quality of life, tax savings and job base. Here are some quick facts about tourism in Shreveport-Bossier, Caddo and Bossier Parishes:

• Shreveport-Bossier has more than 10,000 hotel rooms
• The community boasts one horse racing track, five casinos, 50 family attractions, 55-plus festivals and annual events
• There are four Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events – Mudbug Madness Festival, Let the Good Times Roll Festival, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, and Red River Revel Arts Festival
• There are two American Bus Association Top 100 Events – Red River Mardi Gras Bash, Mudbug Madness Festival

Use this section to find facts, figures and other information. 

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The State of Louisiana also provides an abundance of research on their website at www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/louisiana-research/current-research.