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Face of Tourism
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI
Coastal Mississippi, the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s destination marketing organization, promotes the tri-county coastal region
as a tourism and convention destination worldwide. Its mission is
to attract ever-increasing leisure, convention, sports, and business visitors to the area. The organization is dedicated to maximizing the travel and tourism industry in South Mississippi. On average, over 13.5 million visitors travel to the region annually, creating more than $3.3 billion in economic impact. This spending provides Coastal Mississippi residents over $1,600 in tax relief – $1,000 more than the state average, cementing the undeniable impact of tourism on the region.
The dedicated staff of Coastal Mississippi works in collaboration with hospitality partners and stakeholders who represent
various areas of tourism. These partnerships assist in the ongoing development and execution of integrated marketing, communications, sales, and research.
As we begin a new year, Coastal Mississippi looks forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to the tri-county region and introducing them to the people and diverse cultures that make this region a unique destination they will return to again and again.
Coastal Mississippi www.coastalmississippi.com 228.896.6699
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