March 3, 2025
Hyatt Hotel Corp., along with the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance, announced plans for a new Okhissa Lake Lodge on Okhissa Lake in Mississippi’s Franklin County. This will be the first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Mississippi, expected to open in 2027.
July 3, 2024
Whether you are planning a board meeting for eight or a general session for 8,000, don’t settle for ordinary. At the Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center, you will find an extraordinary facility with a staff that can tailor the event to meet your special needs.
July 2, 2024
Perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, charming and historic Natchez offers planners numerous unique event destinations without sacrificing amenities and 21st-century necessities. The compact city also means easy accessibility to restaurants, shops, attractions, hotels, and one-of-a-kind meeting spaces.
Natchez Convention Center, located in the heart of the …
July 2, 2024
The “Hub City’s” Lake Terrace Convention Center, near Interstate 59, features 33,269 square feet of flexible space for a capacity of 1,600 in its largest space. Components include a 14,581-square-foot exhibit hall, seven meeting rooms, four pre-function areas, and a conference room. The 3,439-square-foot Lakeview function …
July 2, 2024
Downtown Tupelo’s newly expanded Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center has more than 25,000 square feet of function space, including 16 meeting rooms, and accommodates a capacity of 800 people in its largest event space. The arena seats 10,000 for concerts and 8,000 for …
July 2, 2024
Home to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford is ideal for small and medium-sized events.
Oxford Conference Center boasts 25,000 square feet of event space, including Oxford Hall, which has 11,000 square feet of column-free space and can …
July 2, 2024
The conference center at Mississippi State University’s Riley Center accommodates more than 900 for general sessions, 600 for receptions, and more than 500 for banquets. Another downtown destination, the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), boasts several indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a 3,000-square-foot Hall of Fame space …
July 2, 2024
Historic Columbus, on the banks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, has numerous claims to fame, including being the birthplace and childhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams; home of Mississippi University for Women; and the training ground for one-third of U.S. Air Force pilots at Columbus Air Force …
July 2, 2024
Southwest of Memphis, Tunica County has established itself as one of the Southeast’s biggest gaming centers. The area has six casinos, 13 hotels, and 5,000 guest rooms, and offers easy access through Interstate 269, which connects Tunica’s I-69 to Interstates 40 and …
July 2, 2024
Named for the Spanish explorer who discovered the Mississippi River, this north Mississippi county includes Hernando, the most populous city, and Southaven, Olive Branch, and other communities. Only a 20-minute drive from downtown Memphis, DeSoto County was home to several early blues artists, and also a part-time base …
