News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jun 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter: A Statement from Visit Jackson’s President & CEO, Rickey Thigpen

The state of our country is in discord. We are experiencing civil unrest as a result of threatened civil rights…

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May 5, 2020

Visit Jackson, Local Artist Complete ​‘JXN Icons’ Mural

Visit Jackson and the agency’s Creative Design Manager, Reshonda Perryman, have completed a new downtown mural, “Jxn Icons.” The boldly…

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May 4, 2020

National Travel and Tourism Week 2020 Celebrates ​“Spirit of Travel”

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry, will…

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Apr 22, 2020

Gray Named 2020 Miss Jackson Hospitality

Jackson-native Jennifer Gray has been named the 2020 Miss Jackson Hospitality, joining other 18-24-year-old young women from across the state…

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Apr 10, 2020

Delicious Gesture Rewards Healthcare Workers

The best way to a health worker’s heart is through their stomach. Isn’t that the saying? It should be. For…

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Apr 3, 2020

Visit Jackson Offers Info on Covid-19 Safe Practices

Visit Jackson is committed to keeping abreast of information from local, state, and national partners to continually monitor the ever-evolving…

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Feb 7, 2020

Visit Jackson Names ​‘Hometown Heroes’

Visit Jackson has named their 27th annual Hometown Heroes in an awards ceremony held Thursday, February 6 at the Mississippi…

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Jan 22, 2020

Tourism Boosts MS Economy, Offers ​‘World-Class’ Product

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) says tourism is big business for the state. In a press conference held on the…

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Jan 16, 2020

JXN Podcast, ​‘Soul Session,’ Releases Preview Episode

Visit Jackson is trying to get in your head. Between your ears, as a matter of fact. The destination leadership…

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Jan 15, 2020

Visit Jackson Releases ​‘City With Soul’ Song, Video

Visit Jackson, the destination leadership organization for Jackson, Miss., has debuted a new song and music video. “City With Soul…

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Jan 14, 2020

Two Brands, One Umbrella: Visit Jackson Focuses on Visitors and Locals

Visit Jackson has announced a smartly focused brand differentiation strategy, one that serves those visiting the capital city and one…

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Jan 8, 2020

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day with Visit Jackson

As part of National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28, Visit Jackson is encouraging you to take your vacation…

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