Tunica on track after 2011 flood, seeing major increases in activity
by Becky Gillette
Published: July 1,2012
Tags: flooding, gaming, Gold Strike Casino Resort, meetings & conventions, Mississippi Municipal League, Mississippi River, Tunica
After the massive flooding of the Mississippi River in 2011, Tunica took a big hit in tourism, conventions and meeting activity. Even after the flooding was over and everything reopened, things were still slower than normal. “The national media said Tunica attractions were closed because of the flood,” said Bill Canter, director of marketing and [...]
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