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An Event Planner Shares Why Coastal Mississippi is a Playcation Destination

“Wow! That’s how I feel when I talk about Coastal Mississippi.” Bert Wells, CEO of Sugar Bert Boxing Promotions, held the Green Belt Challenge Tournament in Coastal Mississippi early 2020 and has plans to hold another tournament in the area in 2021. Wells was kind enough to share a little bit about his experience planning an event in Coastal Mississippi. “Coastal Mississippi has a lot to offer.” When asked why he chose Coastal Mississippi, Bert explained that the family-friendly activities and affordability made it the perfect place for his…

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Coastal Mississippi is a Meeting Experience like No Other

Still relatively undiscovered by the masses, Coastal Mississippi is filled with all the crowd-pleasing amenities and activities your meeting attendees are looking for — without feeling, well, crowded. Along our 62-mile coastline you’ll discover sandy shores, golfing greens, authentic coastal cuisine, world-class casino resorts and some of the best shopping in the South. With a variety of flexible meeting spaces and accommodations throughout the region, you'll have everything you need to make sure your event is perfect. And with our dedicated…

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Coastal Mississippi Meetings

By Beth D’Addono By their very nature, tourism marketing slogans set high expectations. Hyperbole is a baseline and marketing speak can lay it on thick. A few cases in point: Illinois is mile after MAGNIFICENT mile. North Dakota is LEGENDARY. South Carolina is JUST RIGHT. And farther afield…There’s NOTHING like Australia. You get the picture - sometimes the bragging rights can be a bit much. Then there are the times when the PR folks in the destination get it spot on. Take Coastal Mississippi for instance. Formerly known as Visit Mississippi…

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8 Fun Off-Site Meeting and Retreat Activities

Whether you’re planning a team-building retreat or a group activity for conference attendees, there are a ton of exciting options on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. From coastal cruises to brewery tours, we know you’ll find the perfect off-site activity for your group on the Coast! Here are 8 activity ideas to get you started: 1. Kayak or paddle coastal waterways If you’re looking for team building with a scenic route, we’ve got you covered. Kayak or paddle the beautiful Biloxi Bay, Old Fort Bayou, or one of the many other blueways on the Coast…

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