http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/ Articles Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:11 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=82 GAUTIER - The City of Gautier has been chosen as a filming site for a spin off production of the History Channel's "American Pickers." The new show, "Picked Off" is the synthesis of "American Pickers" and "The Amazing Race." Four teams of six people (two pickers, camera person, audio person, producer, and assistant) will literally be racing through the Gautier Antique Fair in order to hunt "finds." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=58 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - May 6, 2010 - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau staff will be serving popcorn to visitors at the Hancock and Jackson County Welcome Centers during National Tourism Week May 10-14, 2010. Poster signs will invite guests to "Pop" in and See What's happening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=57 GULFPORT/BILOXI - The state waters of the Mississippi Sound, all beaches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and beach vendors are open for business as usual. This includes charter fishing in Mississippi State waters 3 miles south of the barrier islands. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=56 In light of the recent oil spill, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau (MGCCVB) announces, "The Mississippi Gulf Coast remains open for business." Richard Forester, executive director of the MGCCVB, says, "Although we are most concerned about the impact this accident will have on our one of a kind ecological system and the economic ramifications of that, we want to stress that we are still a viable destination of choice today and for the future. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has a lot to offer including golf, shopping, attractions, and of course, our casinos. We will continue to do our job to promote our destination." Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=54 GULFPORT, MS - The Harrison County Tourism Commission has selected Carole Lynn Meadows as the 2009 recipient of the "Billy Creel" Excellence in Tourism Award. The 13th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Tourism Award Luncheon will be Monday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Camellia Ballroom. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=55 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - January 15, 2010- The American Bus Association (ABA) listed the Biloxi Seafood Festival among its Top 100 Events of 2010 in North America, while the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) chose the Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras, Gulf Coast Winter Classic and St. Patrick's Day celebrations as Top 20 event for January, February, and March, 2010. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=52 BILOXI, MS - December 28, 2009 - Mississippi/Gulf Coast Hotel Reservations has made traveling to the Big Easy for the Sugar Bowl game a little easier. Reservations are being taken at $50.00 per person round trip for Sugar Bowl ticket holders. This offer is based on availability. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=51 GULFPORT MS - October 23, 2009 - The Mississippi Gulf Coast will get a boost in tourism spending when the OCEANS 2009 attendees arrive October 26-29. The meeting will take place at the newly expanded Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center with 1,200 people registered to participate. The conference is sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Institute for Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) and was invited to the Mississippi Gulf Coast by the Gulf Coast Section of MTS. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=50 GULFPORT, MS - October 15, 2009 - Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant and Senator Lydia Chassaniol were in Washington, D.C. September 16-17, 2009 for the 2009 Travel Leadership Summit. They were joined by tourism leaders from across the state to emphasize the importance of the travel industry to the nation's economic recovery. The Mississippi Gulf Coast was represented by Harrison County Tourism Commissioner Wilma Rizzardi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Richard Forester. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=49 GULFPORT, MS - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) unveiled a new website, visitor guide, visitor map, and destination video on Friday, September 11, 2009 at an 11:00 a.m. press conference in Gulfport. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=47 Mr. Jon Lucas, president & general manager of the IP Casino Resort & Spa, has been selected to replace Mr. G. N. "Nicky" Creel of Biloxi, as a Harrison County Tourism Commissioner. The IP Casino Resort & Spa was the first casino to reopen in less than four months after Hurricane Katrina. It is one of the premiere casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was a AAA Four Diamond Award winner in 2008 and 2009. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=7 GULFPORT, MS – The Harrison County Tourism Commissioners voted to form an Advisory Committee to the HCTC Advertising Committee during the monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. The commissioners are inviting the Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association, Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (Gulf Coast Chapter) and Mississippi Casino Operators Association to recommend representatives to work with the HCTC Advertising Committee to assist the commission in maximizing the advertising dollars of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=8 GULFPORT, MS – June 22, 2009 – Representatives from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) were in New York last week for the historic 100th year anniversary and centennial convention of the NAACP. The CVB was the major sponsor for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP’s annual Catfish & Blues Reception, Wednesday, June 15, 2009 at the Hilton New York. The entertainment for the evening was Mississippi blues legend Bobby Rush. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=10 The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau has formed a partnership with the casino properties to produce a new TV commercial. Participating properties are the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and IP Casino Resort Spa. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=11 GULFPORT, MS – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the reinstatement of the Marketing Assistance Program. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=12 GULFPORT, MS – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the reinstatement of the Marketing Assistance Program. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=13 GULFPORT - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau has formed a partnership with the casino properties to produce a new TV commercial. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=18 GULFPORT – The Harrison County Tourism Commission continues it commitment to growing Coast tourism by granting sponsorships to three Mississippi Gulf Coast events: The Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, the Mardi Gras Mambo-Cue, and Smokin’ the Sound. These events bring out of town visitors who stay in Coast hotels and contribute to the local economy. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=19 The Mississippi Gulf Coast has hotel accommodations and shuttle service available for the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=20 Three Mississippi Gulf Coast advertising agencies have combined their talents to market the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a vacation and meetings destination for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=46 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST – The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) selected the Cajun, Country, Swamp Pop Music Festival & Car Show as the recipient of the 2008 Shining Example Award Festival of the Year with an attendance under 100,000. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=22 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST – The Mississippi Gulf Coast is open for business following a glancing blow from Hurricane Gustav. When Hurricane Gustav struck the Gulf Coast, Mississippi was fortunate to receive minimal impact. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=24 The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has appointed Wilma Strauss Rizzardi to serve as commissioner for the Harrison County Tourism Commission. Appointed by Supervisor Marlin Ladner, Ms. Rizzardi replaces George Watson who served on the Commission for over 15 years. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=25 Mississippi Gulf Coast – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that it has been awarded M&C’s ‘Gold Service Award.’ A dedication to quality service is the key to maintaining customers and is also the key to winning Meetings & Conventions ‘Gold Service Award.’ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=28 The Mississippi Development Authority today announces that three state golf clubs – Fallen Oak, Dancing Rabbit and Grand Bear – have been accorded elite status from GOLF Magazine and its “Top 100 Courses You Can Play 2008-2009” list. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=30 Biloxi, Mississippi~The Board of Trustees of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art voted May 20 to resume construction of the campus designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. The first phase will be the East Campus, including the Welcome Center, the IP Casino Exhibitions Gallery, and the Gallery of African American Art; work begins on these three buildings within the coming weeks. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=31 With prices at the pump soaring, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is doing its part to make summer travel a bit easier on the family budget. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=32 GULFPORT/BILOXI - With prices at the pump soaring, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is doing its part to make summer travel a bit easier on the family budget. Families visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast between June 15 and September 1 will receive a $50.00 gas voucher with a minimum two night stay at participating hotels. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=35 Track key recovery indicators for Mississippi focusing on the Gulf Coast region. Most recent data available. Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=34 After a three-year, $10 million renovation, the hotel officially opened Thursday on the beach in Gulfport. Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=37 City of Biloxi, Harrison County and St. Michael Catholic Church is pleased to announce that the 79th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival will be held Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st. The Committee encourages the boat owners from St. Michael, Vietnamese Martyrs and Blessed Seelos Churches and the community to come out and celebrate this long-standing tradition in Biloxi. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=38 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Forester as Executive Director. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=40 Get a sample of key articles about the Mississippi Gulf Coast recovery and new developments. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=41 Gulfport, MS—Feb 22,2007—Competition heated right back up Wednesday, beginning in the Hunter Divisions where for the second week some of the top horse-rider combinations turned in stellar performances. Phoebe Sheets rode Stowaway for owner Mindy Wurzburg to the Championship in the 1st Year Green Working, while Russell Frey picked up the tri colors in the 2nd Year Green Working aboard Susan Baker’s Tell All. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=42 The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be home to the Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival March 7-9, 2008. This three-day event travels across the Gulf Coast states educating and entertaining guests with winemaker dinners, wine tastings, local culinary competitions, seminars and a brunch. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gulfcoast.org/articles/index.cfm?articleid=43 NEW YORK, NY – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognized the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Zimmerman Agency for excellence for their winning entries in the annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Competition. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT