July 14, 2026
East Central RegionStarkville thrives on its “town and gown” connection between the local community and Mississippi State University (MSU). The combination gives planners a rare blend of large-scale amenities and small-city warmth.
“Starkville is not a conference suburb; it is a …
July 14, 2026
East Central RegionPearlRiverResort.com; @PRROfficial; VisitNeshoba.com
Neshoba County is home to Pearl River Resort, which comprises three properties offering 1,000 guest rooms and 75,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The 500-room Silver Star Hotel & Casino features five meeting …
July 2, 2026
Southwest RegionVisitNatchez.org; @VisitNatchez
This year, the Natchez Convention Center celebrated the completion of a multimillion-dollar modernization and renovation of the venue’s 32,000 square feet of event space. Components include an 18,000-square-foot exhibit hall with a capacity of 1,700 guests theater style or 1,000 …
July 2, 2026
Pine Belt RegionHattiesburg blends vibrant creative energy with the robust infrastructure of a two-university town, according to Kristen Brock, vice president of marketing and programs for Visit Hattiesburg. “The balance of big-city amenities with a welcoming, artistic atmosphere makes Hattiesburg a …
July 2, 2026
With more than 2,200 guest rooms, Tupelo offers a mix of large-scale infrastructure and boutique charm.
Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center features more than 25,000 square feet of function space, including 16 versatile breakout rooms. Its arena is designed for large-scale …
July 2, 2026
North Mississippi RegionVisitOxfordMS.com; @VisitOxfordMS
Oxford balances small-town Southern charm with the intellectual and athletic energy of an SEC powerhouse. “Most places have a meeting venue, but it is what else the town offers that sets Oxford apart,” says Nadia Thornton, director of sales …
July 2, 2026
East Central RegionVisitMeridian.com; @VisitMeridian
With approximately 2,000 guest rooms, Meridian blends its unofficial “seat of culture” reputation with state-of-the-art functional spaces, according to the Visit Meridian website.
Housed in the beautifully restored 1889 Grand Opera House, the Mississippi State University (MSU) Riley Center …
July 2, 2026
East Central RegionVisitColumbusMS.org; @VisitColumbusMS
Home to Mississippi University for Women and Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus offers a unique niche for planners seeking a destination that combines academic depth and small-town charm. With more than 100 antebellum homes and a vibrant downtown, Columbus …
July 2, 2026
Delta RegionTunica offers nearly 3,000 guest rooms and more than 40,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. The 500-room Horseshoe Tunica – A Caesars Rewards Destination has five onsite restaurants and boasts 17,500 square feet of event space, including …
July 2, 2026
Delta Region
VisitDesotoCounty.com; @VisitDeSotoCty
DeSoto County is rapidly evolving into a premier destination for large-scale events and cutting-edge industry. Southaven recently became home to MACROHARDRR, a $20 billion hyperscale data center facility that opened earlier this year. In a statement, the Mississippi governor’s …
