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Thacker Mountain Radio and the National Folk Festival Announce Special Collaboration
The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, the music and literature show based in Oxford, MS, is bringing its award-winning program to the 82 nd ...
Sep 19


The 17th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Automobile & Motorcycle Show: Voted One of the Best Car Shows in the U.S.
Renaissance Euro Fest The Renaissance Euro Fest, recently voted the 6th Best Car Show in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice...
Sep 9


VISIT JACKSON CEO DR. RICKEY THIGPEN ELECTED TREASURER OF DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL
DR. RICKEY THIGPEN Visit Jackson has announced that its President & CEO, Dr. Rickey Thigpen, has been elected Treasurer of Destinations...
Aug 13


Mississippi Artists Highlighted in Latest Artist Announcement for 82nd National Folk Festival, November 7-9, 2025
The National Folk Festival announced six additional artists appearing at the 82 nd National Folk Festival in downtown Jackson from...
Jul 17


MISSISSIPPI TOURISM ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES THE POWER OF TRAVELDURING NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
Tourism is Mississippi’s 4th-largest industry—fueling jobs, investment, and community growth across all 82 counties. The Mississippi...
May 2


First Performer Details Announced for 82nd National Folk Festival
First Performer Details Announced for 82nd National Folk Festival, Beginning Its Residency in Jackson from November 7-9, 2025 ...
Apr 30


MISSISSIPPI TOURISM ASSOCIATION HOSTS TOURISM DAY AT THE CAPITOL, CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING ECONOMIC IMPACT
Tourism professionals from all over Mississippi gathered with the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) and state leaders to celebrate...
Mar 6


Visit Jackson CEO Attends Prestigious Global Leadership Forum
JXN, Mississippi — March 5— Visit Jackson’s President & CEO, Rickey Thigpen, Ph.D., who also serves as Secretary of the Destinations...
Mar 5


Mississippi Tourism Association to Highlight Record-Breaking Economic Impact at 2025 Tourism Day at the Capitol
The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) will host its annual Tourism Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Mississippi...
Mar 3


Visit Jackson, Partners Shine at MTA Governor's Conference on Tourism
Visit Jackson, the official destination leadership organization for the city of Jackson, was honored with four prestigious awards at the...
Oct 9, 2024


National Folk Festival to Hold One-Day Kickoff Event November 16
The National Folk Festival is excited to announce a special program, to be held November 16, 2024. The one-day kickoff event will provide...
Sep 25, 2024


Visit Jackson President & CEO, First Mississippian Confirmed for Leadership Role at Destinations International
Visit Jackson President & CEO Dr. Rickey Thigpen has been confirmed for a three-year reappointment term on Destinations International’s...
Jul 19, 2024


VISIT JACKSON PRESIDENT & CEO SERVES ONMISSISSIPPI TOURISM ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE BOARD AS PRESIDENT
The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA), the state’s voice of tourism for over 35 years, is pleased to announce its elected board of...
Jul 5, 2024


Governor Tate Reeves and Visit Mississippi Release 2023 Tourism Impact Numbers
Governor Tate Reeves, in conjunction with Visit Mississippi, today announced that visitor spending in Fiscal Year 2023 increased by...
May 24, 2024


MISSISSIPPI HIGHLIGHTS THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF TRAVEL THIS NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
This week, May 19-25, the tourism industry celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). Established in 1983, NTTW is the annual...
May 20, 2024


TRAVELING WITH DENELLA RI’CHARD ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY TELEVISION SPECIAL THAT INCLUDES JACKSON, MS
As the nation prepares to celebrate Black History Month, Traveling With Denella Ri'chard is unveiling a special one-hour episode...
Jan 31, 2024


Township Blues Festival Announced for November 11 in Ridgeland, MS
The first Township Blues Festival has been announced for Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland,...
Nov 8, 2023


KATIE COATS, VISIT RIDGELAND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PR, EARNS CERTIFICATE
The Ridgeland Tourism Commission (Visit Ridgeland), dedicated to promoting and enhancing the tourism experience in Ridgeland,...
Oct 19, 2023


Kim Lewis, Visit Jackson Tourism & Destination Development Manager, Receives Certificate
Visit Jackson, the destination leadership organization for the City of Jackson, Mississippi – the City With Soul, is pleased to announce...
Oct 17, 2023


Jackson, MS Wins Big at Mississippi Tourism Association's Governor's Conference on Tourism
Jackson won big at this year's Governor's Conference on Tourism produced by the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) held in Meridian,...
Oct 9, 2023
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