By Selena Chavis

Fresh seafood, temperate climate, friendly atmosphere and exciting nightlife—that’s just part of the package available for meeting groups along the gulf coast region of Mississippi. Encompassing the primary cities of Biloxi and Gulfport along 26 miles of beaches, the region has experienced a renaissance of growth and development over the past five years, and its meetings infrastructure continues to evolve.

“The draw is the romantic charm of this deep south destination…and wonderful facilities,” said Beth Carriere, executive director with the Harris County Tourism Commission. “Our studies show that 77% or more of our visitors are return visitors, and most, who can, bring their groups back on a regularly scheduled cycle.”
Angela Weathersby, events and CE coordinator with the Mississippi Nurses Association, noted that her experience with hosting the organization’s annual convention along the Gulf Coast has always been a “positive and fulfilling one.”

“We have held our conventions on the coast for numerous years because they are one of the few destinations that can accommodate our large group…and there is always much to do on the coast,” she said.

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