Southwest Louisiana Spotlights Seafood Excellence on NBC's TODAY Show

As part of OUTSIDE magazine's 2014 Travel Awards, Southwest Louisiana was showcased on NBC's TODAY Show as one of the top foodie destinations. The segment featured an interview with OUTSIDE's Executive Editor, Michael Roberts, discussing standout picks from their recent awards. Steamboat Bill's by www.lindseyjanies.com "We regularly pitch story ideas to travel media and were thrilled when the Louisiana Office of Tourism notified us that OUTSIDE wanted to highlight our seafood cuisine. I connected with writer Tim Neville to share how in Southwest Louisiana, you can fish year-round and cook your fresh catch at a local charter guide's lodge—or dine at one of our exceptional seafood restaurants," said Megan Hartman, Senior Marketing Manager at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau. https://biglakeguideservice.com/ "Earning Runner-Up for Best Food Destination from OUTSIDE was exciting, but getting featured on the TODAY Show with footage from Big Lake Guide Service and our local seafood was the highlight," Hartman added. "This national exposure celebrating our outdoor adventures and fresh seafood bounty in Southwest Louisiana is invaluable," said Shelley Johnson, Executive Director of the CVB. The 2014 Travel Awards appear in the April issue of OUTSIDE magazine and on their website. Learn more at www.outsideonline.com, where the Seafood Sensation Trail is featured. Watch the TODAY Show segment at www.visitlakecharles.org/TodayShow (Southwest Louisiana appears around 2:34). Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and economic updates.