Legislators want to separate 'Visit Mississippi' from the Mississippi Development Authority, creating a stand-alone tourism ...

A getaway to this state will reveal why enthusiasts of history, nature, music, and wildlife rescue efforts flock there to ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Cruisin’ the Coast, which ended a week ago, generated a significant economic impact for Mississippi ...

Over 44 million visitors came to the Magnolia State last year, generating over $18 billion. Lawmakers are likely to take another go at standing up a new agency come January.

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 ...

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.

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -There are nearly 25 million travelers who visit Mississippi each year. In 2022, more than $7 billion dollars were spent in communities across the state. Of that total, Coastal ...

Mississippi is a diverse place in many ways. Geographically it includes the flat agriculture lands of the Mississippi Delta, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the northeast and the coast ...

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 ...

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 ...

The oldest city in Mississippi was founded in 1716. That makes it older than the founding of the United States of America.