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OCEANS Conference Returns to Mississippi Gulf Coast
10/23/2009
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.
Mississippi Legislators and Tourism Leaders Meet with U.S. Legislators
10/15/2009
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.
Mississippi Gulf Coast CVB Unveiled a New Visual Identity
09/14/2009
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.
Harrison County Tourism Commission Announces Jon Lucas as Newest Tourism Commissioner
08/27/2009
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.
Tourism Leaders Forming Advisory committee
07/24/2009
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).
Coast Tourism Leaders Help Celebrate NAACP Historic Event in New York
07/23/2009
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.
Tourism Marketing Assistance Funds Available for Coast Non-Profits
03/13/2009
GULFPORT, MS – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the reinstatement of the Marketing Assistance Program.
New Commercial Invites Floridians to Relax on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
03/13/2009
GULFPORT - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau has formed a partnership with the casino properties to produce a new TV commercial.
Coast Tourism Leaders Supports Local Events with Sponsorships
01/13/2009
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.
The Big 3 to Steer the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau Ad Campaign
11/04/2008
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).
Mississippi Gulf Coast Event Named Festival of the Year in Southeast
09/19/2008
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.
Harrison County Tourism Commission Welcomes New Commissioner
08/26/2008
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.
Mississippi Gulf Coast CVB Wins Gold Service Award For 2008
08/15/2008
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.’
Mississippi Golf Courses Garner ‘Top 100 Courses’ Distinction from GOLF Magazine
08/08/2008
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.
TRAVEL SEASON HIT HARD BY SOARING GAS PRICES - The Mississippi Gulf Coast fights back with Travel In
06/13/2008
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.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Executive Director
04/08/2008
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Forester as Executive Director.
Week Two of Gulfport offers “Lagniappe” for All!
02/25/2008
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.
Savor The Weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
02/22/2008
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.
HSMAI Recognizes the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau with Silver and Bronze Awar
02/14/2008
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.
