HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - This week, industry leaders headed to the capital for Mississippi Tourism Day to celebrate the exponential growth in the industry. The tourism industry in Mississippi has ...

Tourism is big business in Mississippi. In fact, it’s the fourth largest industry in the state. In 2024, the most recent data available, the industry generated an economic impact of more than $18 ...

Senator Lydia Chassaniol believes the measure will pass again this session and Governor Tate Reeves will support the legislation with the accompanying budget bills.

This week, the conversation with Gov. Reeves continues with a closer look at issues impacting the Coast.

The Mississippi coast has long been a destination for many people, and at one time, famous names such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and Judy Garland were associated with it.

Article written by Marlo Dorsey, Executive Director/CEO of VisitHattiesburg, President-elect of the Mississippi Tourism Association and a founding member of the Mississippi Destination Marketing ...

Looking for quick vacation plans? A travel site analysis ranked Mississippi as the best state for cheap summer road trips. The Magnolia State offers attractions, museums, national parks, beaches and ...

If anyone is looking for proof that the sky is the limit for Mississippi’s economy, I encourage them to consider our tourism industry. Our hospitality makes us an attractive destination, and the ...

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi House honored the stars of HGTV's “Home Town" at the state Capitol on Tuesday, and married couple Ben and Erin Napier used the visit to help lobby for a possible ...

GULFPORT, Mississippi – The state’s largest tourism bureau is once again caught in the crosshairs of infighting by members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Coastal Mississippi, a ...

JACKSON — A proposal to make tourism its own department in Mississippi is likely to return to the Legislature next year after falling short in 2025, supporters say. The plan would separate Visit ...

BILOXI — As the summer travel season approaches, Mississippi’s tourism businesses are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers. From shrimping boats to museums, employers across the state’s ...