This is a specific focus of a weekly MBJ edition.
As a 20-year veteran of the tourism industry, Beth Carriere is pleased that the business sector now sees tourism as an important part of the state’s economic mix. The new executive director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is also excited about the move toward a united three-county Coast tourism initiative. “I’m [...] [...]
Brandon Gray of Box Office Mojo: “On the bright side, The Help climbed to the top spot… while Rise of the Planet of the Apes took second. The Help eased 21 percent to an estimated $20.5 million, lifting its total to $71.8 million in 12 days. It marked the first time since early January that [...] [...]
Delta getaway includes great music, food, people and attractions Sometimes people don’t appreciate what is in their own backyard. A case in point might be a blues getaway to the Mississippi Delta. While many people in the state might not know how many great blues attractions there are in the Delta, it is no secret to [...] [...]
What once was idled farmland is now a tourist attraction for travelers across the globe Sure, legalizing riverboat gambling in Mississippi moved Tunica from one of the poorest counties in the nation — compared in the worst of times to a third-world country — to a leading casino destination in the United States. Yet [...] [...]
Palace’s 110,00-square-foot renovation largest on Coast since Katrina The state’s casinos periodically add new amenities and expand old ones to entice visitors to return. Whether it is new dining options, remodeled hotel rooms, new games or other improvements, the goal is to provide new experiences for guests. Perhaps the biggest change is the expansion [...] [...]
Shopping, art, museums and history attract visitors to this cool coastal community Ocean Springs is a colorful coastal city with an abundance of activities for visitors. It has more than 1,100 rooms for lodging, including hotels and bed and breakfast inns, all located a short distance from the downtown shops and beach. “Ocean Springs [...] [...]
State’s gaming industry slowly recovers from recession while looking at new projects The gaming industry is alive and well in Mississippi despite the recession that has affected this once considered recession-proof industry. The state’s top gaming regulator, a gaming operator and a gaming lawyer all believe the worst is behind and the future looks [...] [...]
The birthplace of country music only scratches the surface of the offerings in this town Billed as “A Better Longitude on Fun” because it sits on the 88 degree longitude line, the City of Meridian promises a good time to visitors looking for a getaway destination. Known as the birthplace of Jimmie Rodgers, the [...] [...]
Pine Belt’s capital gives visitors many choices Outdoor activities, museums, a zoo, history, shopping and dining are some of the options waiting for visitors to Hattiesburg. Billed as the Hub City, this South Mississippi city is conveniently located on Interstate 59 and U.S. Highways 49 and 98 and is home to the University of [...] [...]
Heritage areas important to state’s tourism future Planning is underway for Mississippi’s two newly-designated National Heritage Areas, which promote and protect the regions’ cultural and historical identities. The Mississippi Hills and Mississippi Delta received the designations through federal legislation in 2009, giving Mississippi its third designation of the 49 in the United States. The Mississippi [...] [...]
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