TOURISM SUMMIT IN SHREVEPORT: The Lt. Governor's Annual Louisiana Travel Promotions Association Summit returns to Shreveport, LA this week as an estimated 500+ professionals in the state's travel and hospitality industry will convene at the Shreveport Convention Center. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will address a kick-off breakfast meeting Wednesday morning as he offers an update on the state of the tourism economy in Louisiana as well as how the recent weather catastrophe may impact tourism to those areas hit hardest by the flooding. The LPTA is a trade organization leading and strengthening Louisiana's travel industry through education, and advocacy on behalf of its members.