News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jun 30, 2022

Religious Market Uplifts More Than Spirits in the City With Soul

The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. convened in Jackson, Mississippi to hold their 116th Congress of Christian Education Annual Session…

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Jun 1, 2022

VISIT JACKSON AND THE TELL AGENCY SHARE A SLATE OF JUNETEENTH EVENTS IN THE CITY WITH SOUL

Visit Jackson, alongside The Tell Agency, hosted a press conference today at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center - the…

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May 31, 2022

Chance Receives Destination Management Executive Designation

Jennifer Chance, Vice President of Finance and Operations for Visit Jackson, has earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation…

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May 10, 2022

Inspiring the ​‘Future of Travel,’ Summit Looks Past COVID

Visit Jackson hosted its second-ever tourism conference on May 4, 2022, inclusive of surrounding cities Ridgeland, Canton and Vicksburg, dubbed…

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May 3, 2022

Warren Named 2022 Miss Jackson Hospitality

Belhaven University student Hailey Warren has been named the 2022 Miss Jackson Hospitality, joining other 18-24-year-old young women from across…

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May 3, 2022

Visit Jackson Celebrates ​‘Future of Travel’ During National Travel & Tourism Week

Visit Jackson celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week – the Future of Travel - May 1 -7 with a slate…

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Mar 8, 2022

Visit Jackson Named ​‘Business of the Year’ by Greater Jackson Chamber

Visit Jackson was named Business of the Year at the Greater Jackson Chamber annual meeting earlier this month at the…

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Mar 4, 2022

MAYOR LIFTS MASK MANDATE

The Mayor made the decision after discussions with his COVID-19 Task Force.“All restrictions previously implemented through any (order) related to…

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Mar 2, 2022

Undeniable Power: Tourism is Economic Driver for Mississippi

There is power in numbers.Nowhere is that statement more valid than in Mississippi, where the fourth largest industry – tourism…

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Feb 17, 2022

Mississippi Blues Marathon Sets Its Mark to Go in the City With Soul

The Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is set according to a press conference held Wednesday at Visit…

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Feb 7, 2022

Bicentennial-Themed ​‘Passport’ Now Available for Jxn Exploration

The Metro Jackson Attractions Association, in partnership with Visit Jackson, has launched a Bicentennial-edition of their popular Metro Jackson Passport.The…

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Feb 7, 2022

Visit Jackson Unveils Robust, Vibrant Website for Visitors, Locals

Visit Jackson is offering a fresh way to see the city with an all-new website, just in time for the…

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