Ocean Springs Looks to Build More Hotels
The City of Ocean Springs is home to only three major hotels, limiting visitors to places near downtown.
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Sugar Bowl Brings Large Crowd of Tourists to the Coast
The Sugar Bowl kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, but in Mississippi, the tourism industry is already feeling the benefits of the game.
Hotels & Casinos are Busy with New Year's & Sugar Bowl
With New Year's Eve coming up Wednesday night, and the Sugar Bowl Thursday night, hotels and casinos are filling up with out of town guests.
Gulf Coast C.V.B. Offers Sugar Bowl Packages for January
The Gulf Coast is known for its many attractions, but sometimes, a nearby event comes along that's just too sweet to pass up, Sugar Bowl sweet.
'Shrimp Signs' Pop Up Around the Coast to Direct Visitors
Drivers on Highway 90 in Hancock County may have noticed round, numbered signs branded with shrimp at most intersections. Those signs are now popping up in Gulfport, pointing the way to Coast attractions.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi to Add Half Shell Oyster House
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is topping the charts again by adding a hit restaurant, Half Shell Oyster House, renown throughout the southeast.
Birding Trail Kiosks Added to Welcome Centers in MS
The Audubon's electronic birding trail kiosk made its debut in two Mississippi welcome centers Tuesday.
Biloxi Visitors Center is Booming w/ More Visitors Than Ever
When you walk through the doors of the Biloxi Visitors Center, you can't help but get a feel for what the city is all about.
More and More Filmmakers Come to the Gulf Coast
Filmmakers are moving out of Hollywood, and many of them moving towards the Gulf Coast.
Gov. Bryant Pushes for More Tourism Money in State Budget
Tourism is a large part of what drives the Gulf Coast's economy and is important to many local business owners.
Gulfport Looks to Increase Sports Tourism in the City
The City of Gulfport has a $10 million bond to use and is looking into ways to cash in on this need for sports destinations.
Some Cruisers Feel They're Not Welcome at the Mall
Some cruisers have complained they are no longer welcome at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi.
Cruisin' the Coast Activities Continue for Tourists & Locals
Another day means another full lineup for Cruisin’ the Coast.
Long Beach Holds 18th Annual Cruisin' the Coast Parade
Eighteen years is a long time, but that's how long the parade of cars in Long Beach has been going, and like many of the cars, it just gets better with age.
Long Beach Holds Cruisin' the Coast Parade
Long Beach kicked off its Cruisin’ festivities with their annual parade, and it was the place to be to see over 600 classic cars in action.
Thousands Come to Town for Cruisin' the Coast
Thousands of classic car enthusiasts have come to south Mississippi for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast.
Comfort Inn & Suites Coming to Biloxi Beach
The City of Biloxi is still down 3,000 hotel rooms since Hurricane Katrina, but that is soon to change.
New Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel Opens in Gulfport
The brand new Hampton Inn and Suites in Gulfport, located near Anchor Square, opened its doors this week.
Mississippi Shines at Governors' Conference
Mississippi has often struggled with a misconceived image across America.
Slavic Invitational Golf Tournament Kicks Off Thursday
Thursday kicks off the 40th Annual Slavic Invitational Golf Tournament in south Mississippi.
Biloxi Expands with More Attractions on the Way
As the City of Biloxi expands its tourist attractions with amenities such as the baseball stadium and a possible theme park, the need for additional hotel rooms is at an all-time high.
Southern Comfort RV Park Having Electrical Troubles
People from all over will soon be visiting for Cruisin’ the Coast in just a few short weeks, and many will stay at local RV parks.
Commercial Development on Coast at All-Time High Since Katrina
Commercial development on the Coast is at an all-time high since Hurricane Katrina, and many local officials believe there is more to come.
Destination Downtown to be Held in Ocean Springs
Main Street directors, board members, volunteers, and other downtown enthusiasts are invited to Ocean Springs on Sept. 15th-17th for a regional Main Street conference, presented by the Mississippi Main Street Association (M.M.S.A.).