Cruisin' The Coast officially kicks off Sunday, October 1 and runs through October 8. Each day will have activities along the Mississippi Coast, with more than 8,000 vehicles pre-registered for what is billed as a giant block party. Cruisers from…
With all the Cruisers coming, rooms on the Coast are booking up. News 25 spoke with Coastal Mississippi Executive Director Judy Young and she jokingly said if you…
Jackson, Miss. (August 17, 2022) – Visit Mississippi has partnered with KLLM Transport Services to increase the state’s visibility as a tourism destination on a national scale. The trailers, which showcase Visit Mississippi advertisements and brand imagery, are traveling highways and interstates…
A plan to revive a popular New Orleans attraction is moving ahead after the proposal received unanimous approval from the board that oversees the site. Some viewers may remember Pontchartrain Beach, an amusement park on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain…
D’Iberville is looking to build one of the first-ever Sports Illustrated Resorts on the Gulf Coast. The resort, which would be named Blue Water Beach, would be…
New data shows inflation is up 8.6 percent since this time last year. And that data means taking a vacation could prove too costly for some families this summer. But despite the…
Tourism leaders are hoping to showcase the array of family-friendly attractions along the Mississippi Gulf Coast throughout the month of April. Coastal Mississippi Executive Director Judy Young is in studio…
Coastal Mississippi is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young to the role of executive director for the coastal tri-county destination marketing organization. Young brings more than 20…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans officials say they are shortening parade routes for the upcoming Mardi Gras season because there are fewer police officers, medics and other first responders to deal with crowds. The city canceled Mardi Gras parades…
While many are enjoying their turkey on Thanksgiving, many small business owners are cutting their feasts short to get ready for what they hope to be a busy shopping weekend.…
The President of the Coastal Mississippi board issued a statement Friday saying all misunderstandings have been resolved and everyone is on board to continue to promote the region. Controversy struck the board last month when Executive Director Milton Segarra abruptly…
Cruisin’ the Coast starts this coming Sunday and local businesses are doing everything they can to prepare for what is sure to be a busy week. Bars, restaurants, and…
Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra has tendered his resignation. Segarra, who came aboard to lead the tourism group in 2017, said in a statement released Thursday night that his resignation is effective Oct. 15, 2021. "I would like to first…
Coastal Mississippi has been awarded the gold dotCOMM award for best travel website. The Coastal Mississippi website (www.coastalmississippi.com) is developed and managed in conjunction with Simpleview, the travel and tourism industry's leading provider of CRM, CMS, website design, digital marketing,…
In an effort to increase tourism in South Mississippi, Coastal Mississippi and the IP Casino Resort are hosting a three-day motorcoach meeting. The South Central Motorcoach Association began its regional…
It looks like tourism is booming on the Gulf Coast. Coastal Mississippi says the tri-county coastal region is experiencing a major rise in visitation and a vast increase in 2021…
Despite COVID drawback and across the board hits to tourism across the nation, Coastal Mississippi has been placed as one of the highest performing destinations in the nation last year. Coastal Mississippi’s recovery plan helped to continue…
The tourism industry was hit hard during the global pandemic. The 2020 Governor’s Conference on Tourism has a plan to bring back tourism in our state. Travel all over the world has reduced due to safety measures…
The State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning. The fourth annual symposium looked a little different than in previous years. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually over Zoom. Several coastal economic and business leaders…
The Peter Anderson Festival did not disappoint this year. Gulf Coast artists were able to show their arts and crafts in a COVID safe atmosphere. This year’s Peter Anderson Festival comes as relief for many local artists as hundreds flocked…
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for their 42nd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. This is the biggest art festival on the Coast and in order to ensure the safety of visitors and…
Across the Coast and beyond, 2020 has presented all-around challenges, sparing no city or government, something two-term Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes knows all too well, but the mayor sees light in the tunnel: harbor lights, camera lights, and much more…
Excitement is building over a new development primed to bring jobs and more entertainment to the Coast. State, local, and county officials gathered at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center for an announcement that Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says can be transformational…
Now to a new development in a story we brought you back in June. The City of Biloxi will soon be home to a brand new $1.2 billion luxury hotel and concert venue. Universal Music Group announced today it is…