Category: Press Releases

Mississippi's Largest Annual Event Gears Up for Record Breaking Year

Sep. 21, 2023

CRUISIN' THE COAST CELEBRATES 27 YEARS AS AMERICA'S LARGEST BLOCK PARTY! Coastal Mississippi, September 19, 2023 – The 27th Annual Cruisin' the Coast, known affectionately as America’s Largest Block Party, is well on track to break all previous records when it kicks off Sunday, October 1 through 8 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “To say that we are thrilled to potentially break our previous record is an understatement," said Sherwood “Woody” Bailey, Jr., Event Vice Chair and Executive Director. “With additional on-site registrations, we are…

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Five to be Inducted in 2023 Class to Mississippi Songwriters' Hall of Fame

Sep. 19, 2023

Coastal Mississippi, September 18, 2023—The Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame will honor its next class of inductees on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This will be the 5th class of inductees for the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame, an event produced annually on the 3rd Thursday of September by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance. This year's event kicks off the 2023 Mississippi Songwriters Festival and will feature a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett, a…

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Coastal Mississippi Invites Travelers to Experience National Shrimp Day

May. 10, 2023

Coastal Mississippi Invites Travelers to Experience National Shrimp Day Coastal Mississippi spotlights attractions, experiences, dining, and more to celebrate National Shrimp Day on May 10. Coastal Mississippi, May 10, 2023— In anticipation of the day created to recognize America’s favorite seafood, National Shrimp Day on May 10, Coastal Mississippi has curated a variety of ways travelers can celebrate all month long. The region, which produces nearly three-fourths the nation’s domestic shrimp, has many unique experiences for seafood…

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Coastal Mississippi Spotlights Sustainable Travel Experiences for Earth Month

Apr. 12, 2023

Image courtesy of Eddie Robinson Coastal Mississippi Spotlights Sustainable Travel Experiences for Earth Month The Gulf Coast region of Mississippi invites travelers to enjoy and preserve its natural beauty with dozens of outdoor adventures, educational offerings and environmentally conscious programs. Coastal Mississippi, April 11, 2023— As travelers plan their Earth Month activities, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is excited to offer guests a variety of opportunities to volunteer, explore and protect its natural resources while they visit. With…

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Coastal Living Magazine names Pass Christian to 2023 Best Place to Live On The Coast

Mar. 22, 2023

Image courtesy of the City of Pass Christian Coastal Living Magazine names Pass Christian to 2023 Best Place to Live on The Coast Coastal Mississippi, March 22, 2023—The Spring issue of Coastal Living is hot off the press, and beautiful Pass Christian, Mississippi, is on the list of Best Places to Live On The Coast for 2023. It is the first time a Mississippi Gulf Coast Community has been named to the list. Citing Pass Christian’s natural beauty, including “picket fences, historic cottages, and moss-decked Spanish oaks,” the article calls The…

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Coastal Mississippi Reveals New Developments in 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

Travelers searching for new experiences in the new year should look no further than Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast. With an array of new developments and offerings in 2023, the 62-mile coastline offers visitors everything from luxury boutique hotels and upscale dining options to upgraded waterparks and ziplining experiences. Additionally, with the launch of the “One More Day of Play” campaign, visitors are encouraged to extend their trip one more day with seasonal itineraries, exclusive discounts and a behind-the-scenes look at some of…

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Coastal Mississippi Invites Visitors to Stay for 'One More Day of Play'

Dec. 08, 2022

New tourism campaign encourages travelers to extend their trip, and their budget, with seasonal itineraries and exclusive discounts BILOXI, Miss., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Mississippi, the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the tri-county region of the Mississippi Gulf Coast announces the launch of One More Day of Play, a year-long initiative to encourage visitors to extend their weekend trips to the region by one more day. Research shows that by traveling on Monday instead of Sunday, consumers can save at the gas tank ( GasBuddy…

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Kendra Simpson Named Director of Marketing for Coastal Mississippi CVB

Oct. 27, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kendra Simpson Named Director of Marketing for Coastal Mississippi CVB COASTAL MISSISSIPPI, Miss., Oct. 26, 2022 -- Coastal Mississippi, the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the tri-county region of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Simpson as Director of Marketing. Simpson brings nearly ten years of marketing experience to the position, having previously served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Mississippi Aquarium and the Director of Marketing and Entertainment at…

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100 Things to Do In Coastal Mississippi Before you Die Book Launch

Sep. 27, 2022

Brooke Gibson Public and Media Relations Executive 228-388-2993 brooke@coastalmississippi.com 100 Things to Do In Coastal Mississippi Before you Die Book Launch and Signing with Author Lisa Evans Coastal Mississippi, September 22, 2022—Coastal Mississippi, the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the tri-county region of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center will host a book launch and signing with author Lisa Evans, for her new book 100 Things to do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die (2022…

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Coastal Mississippi Announces New Hires in Communications & Engagement and Destination Services

Sep. 07, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pattye Meagher Director of Communications & Engagement 228-388-3634 pattye@coastalmississippi.com Coastal Mississippi Announces Two New Hires in Communications and Engagement, Appoints New Destination Services Executive from Within Coastal Mississippi, August 7, 2022 – Coastal Mississippi, the destination marketing organization for the tri-county region, is pleased to announce the addition of Brooke Gibson as Public & Media Relations Executive and Lauren Skelton as Digital Content Executive in the Department of…

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