Preview of summer tourism on the Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- With the school year wrapping up and summer around the corner, many of you are starting to plan your summer vacations. If you’re looking to…
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Businesses concerned over workers during tourism season
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi's tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers.…
Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)- Construction is officially underway on Waveland’s first hotel in more than 20 years, and it's going vertical. The $16 million dual-brand Marriot Hotel, featuring Fairfield and…
Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park in central Florida just in time for Memorial Day next year, upping the competition against Disney in the theme park capital of the United States. Universal Epic Universe will…
Small Town, Big Crowds: Wiggins and Stone County bring in record number of tourists
You may be surprised to hear tourists are loving the little city of Wiggins. Dubbed the "gateway to the gulf coast" and the…
Tourism on the Gulf Coast is thriving
Tourism is thriving on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Business Council met this morning to hear an update on tourism developments in South Mississippi. From casinos to…
Ways to spend your summer beach vacation
The first day of summer has arrived and with it comes the busy tourism season. From the beach to Paradise Pier, people are eager to escape their homes and…
Ship Island Excursions returns this weekend
A new season for Ship Island Excursions starts this weekend! Employees have been preparing all week, restocking the snack bar on the ferry, and setting up chairs along the island.…
Mardi Gras brings in tourism to the Gulf Coast
Some tourists are skipping out on New Orleans and Mobile for Mardi Gras and heading straight for Mississippi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has seen a 30 percent…
Littering can impact the economy and environment
Littering is a worldwide problem that’s not only unsightly on our highways and streets, but it also impacts our economy and environment. The Mississippi Department of Transportation spends more…
Coast hotels and casinos are filling up fast for New Year’s celebrations
Hotels and casinos along the Coast are filling up with out-of-town guests for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. Biloxi City Councilman Kenny Glavan, who…
Popps Ferry Elementary students' Cruisin' The Coast art
Popp’s Ferry Elementary in Biloxi gets their students excited about Cruisin’ the Coast through art. Kindergarten through fourth grade students had a chance…
2022 Cruisin’ The Coast schedule
Cruisin' The Coast officially kicks off Sunday, October 2 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…
Cruisin’ the Coast return fueling the local economy
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…
Visit Mississippi-wrapped trailers traveling across the country, highlighting Mississippi tourism offerings
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…
Governing authority moving head with Pontchartrain Beach revival
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…
Sports Illustrated Resort possibly coming to the Gulf Coast
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…
Families finding ways to take a summer break
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…
April is Attraction and Museum Month
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 announces new executive director
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 shortens Mardi Gras parade routes for 2022 season
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…
Local Businesses Prepare For Holiday Shopping Weekend
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.…
Coastal Mississippi tourism board ready to move forward, president says
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…
Local businesses preparing for Cruisin’ the Coast
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…