Mississippi Tourism Association

05/13/2026

Looking to start your career in hospitality? Hiring for your business for the summer? Visit MTA's complimentary job bank to see available jobs and post your own.

Visit here: https://workforce.mstourism.com/job-bank/

05/08/2026

This week is also about people. Our people. It is a chance to recognize the travel industry professionals, destination leaders and small business owners who create the experiences that keep visitors coming back. Your work is what brings our communities to life.

05/07/2026

Our visitors become family once they visit Mississippi. Once they see our sites, visit our communities, and get to know our stories, the return year after year and tell others. This only continues the growth and impact of travel on our state.

05/06/2026

Here in Mississippi, we see the impact of travel every day. Tourism delivers meaningful results for our state, generating billions in visitor spending, supporting communities large and small and creating opportunities for Mississippians across every region. It is one of the most effective ways we tell our story while strengthening our economy.

05/05/2026

This week, we are proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week. This annual recognition is a time to highlight the essential role travel plays in driving economic growth, supporting jobs and enhancing quality of life.

05/04/2026

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week! This year’s theme says it all: Travel Is Essential.

Not a luxury. Not an afterthought. Travel powers local economies, connects communities, supports millions of jobs and enriches lives in ways that can’t always be measured on a spreadsheet.

Mississippi Tourism Association is proud to be part of an industry that moves America forward.

04/03/2026

Tourism continues to grow as a career for the next generation thanks to Mississippi State University’s new minor in destination development.

New MSU tourism, destination development minor prepares students for success with essential industry skills, experiences Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s new tourism and destination development minor is equipping students with the essential skills they need to succeed in...

03/24/2026

Thank you to our Event Sponsors! Spring Summit is able to shine because of your support.

Presenting Sponsor: Visit Mississippi
Host/Title Sponsor: Visit Starkville
TMPAC Champion Sponsor: The Focus Group
Name Tag Sponsor: Intrinsic Media
Breakfast Sponsor: Pearl River Resort
Opening Session Sponsor: Miles Partnership
Bloody Mary Break Sponsor: Advance Travel & Tourism
Luncheon Sponsor: Young Strategies
Breakfast Sponsor: Lou Hammond Group
Closing Session Sponsor: Ramey Agency
Grand Patron Sponsor: New Albany Main Street
Grand Patron Sponsor: Visit Columbus
Patron Sponsor: Madden Media
Friends of Tourism Sponsor: MSU Extension Center for Government and Community Development