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People are on the road again to visit one of the Southeast’s most prominent heritage tourism destinations, the City of Vicksburg.
“This spring we have seen a considerable increase in our tourism traffic, especially in the motor coach sector,” said Vicksburg Convention and Visitor’s Bureau executive director Bill Seratt. “We have placed television advertising in our [...] [...]
Confidence seems to be growing that the economy is coming back, and that bodes well for Meridian’s outlook for tourism in the summer of 2010.
“We are cautiously optimistic that we will again have a great summer,” said Suzy Johnson, executive director, Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. “Our tourism indicators continue to reflect a positive trend in [...] [...]
Convention center helping make Capital City a destination location
Years prior to the grand opening, the citizens of Jackson overwhelmingly voted in support for a convention complex. And when it finally opened last year, the grand opening celebration attracted more than 30,000 guests through a free community open house and reception.
Now one year later, the Jackson [...] [...]
Some, though, like Mississippi Manufacturers Association prefer to spend money at home
Florida, especially Destin, is a popular destination for the annual meetings and conventions of many Mississippi organizations. Representatives said members often use these conventions as family vacation time and want to go out of state.
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is putting smiles on faces of [...] [...]
The Golden Triangle area of Mississippi is formed by the cities of Columbus, Starkville and West Point. The three cities work together to promote themselves, capitalizing on the rich diversity of activities, and attractions in the area.
“People love to visit Columbus,” said Stacy Clark with the Columbus/Lowndes County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Some visits are [...] [...]
The trend across the country has been to book convention time at the ‘last minute’
Large and small conventions are being held in Mississippi, but the national recession is having an impact in size and planning. Tourism professionals who work with meeting planners and groups say the latest trend is to not book as far in [...] [...]
by Becky Gillette Published: May 24,2010
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It is no secret that with record unemployment and some of the worst economic conditions seen in many years, tourism in Mississippi has taken a hit. Fewer people have been traveling, and there has been a trend towards shorter vacations.
But even in a down economy, tourism is a very important to the economy of Mississippi.
“It [...] [...]
Ever tried being a tourist in your own hometown by visiting that museum or lake you’ve never gotten around to? Or, have you opted to take day trips to see the sights at cities within a couple hours drive? If so, you have participated in the phenomenon that has become more popular in the U.S. [...] [...]
The current mood of tourism on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a mixed bag. There’s optimism, caution, forward-thinking excitement and some apprehension. As this publication prepares to go to press, the British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico remains unabated and its consequences for Mississippi unknown. At this time, no oil has reached [...] [...]
College towns are always a special place. There’s an excitement in the air from all the students who are not only there to learn, but to explore the world outside of their own home. Coffee shops, restaurants, book stores, boutiques and great night life seem to go hand-in-hand with a college town.
In Mississippi, the “Big [...] [...]
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