{"id":5202,"date":"2020-05-22T12:19:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T17:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitms.azurewebsites.net\/?page_id=5202"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:48:03","slug":"travel-industry-partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/travel-industry-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Industry Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-455a2e0d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>Visit Mississippi oversees and helps coordinate a variety of programs and services for our industry partners. Find relevant industry documents and offered programs and services below.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner Resource Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Visit Mississippi Partner Resource Guide is for DMOs and other in-state partners, offering information on strategies, initiatives, opportunities, and key contacts to support tourism development across the state. This guide empowers local tourism partners to align with statewide efforts, access valuable resources, and collaborate effectively to enhance Mississippi&#8217;s appeal as a travel destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FY26-Partner-Resource-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY26 Partner Resource Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DMO Co-Op Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Mississippi executes robust paid and earned marketing campaigns in key markets to increase awareness and drive prospective visitors to its official travel-planning channels. For details about available co-op opportunities available for DMOs, download the listing below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FY26-DMO-Co-Ops.pdf\">FY26 Co-Ops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 Governor&#8217;s Conference on Tourism Presentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This presentation offers travel partners valuable insights into the state\u2019s current tourism strategies, marketing campaigns, and promotional efforts, providing a deeper understanding of how Visit Mississippi is working to attract visitors and support industry growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCT-FALL-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Governor&#8217;s Conference on Tourism Presentation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MDA13869-Co-OpSection-P10-Fillable.pdf\"> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Mississippi Strategic Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe Visit Mississippi Strategic Plan provides a framework for enhancing the state&#8217;s tourism sector, incorporating insights from stakeholders gathered through surveys, interviews, forums in key cities, and data analysis. This plan aims to leverage Mississippi&#8217;s cultural and natural assets to boost economic growth and promote the state as a premier travel destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Visit-Mississippi-Strategic-Plan-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Mississippi Strategic Plan 2025-2030<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Visit-Mississippi-SP-Implementation-Schedule-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Mississippi Implementation Plan<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Economic Contribution Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Mississippi provides annual reporting on visitor data and the economic impact of tourism in Mississippi. The most recent reports are linked below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2024-Visit-MS-TECR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Tourism Economic Contribution Report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MS-County-Tables.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Tourism Economics Impact County Tables<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longwoods Visitor Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Longwoods International completed a domestic traveler survey for Visit Mississippi for 2024. For details, download the PDF below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mississippi-Travel-USA-2023-Report-052024.pdf\">Longwoods International Travel USA Visitor Profile 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Assistance Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Mississippi supports and invests in events, conferences, and other activities that develop and promote tourism. Our goal is to enhance the visitor experience, increase travel-generated revenue, and showcase Mississippi as a travel destination. This program is for events with over 5,000 attendees and is subject to funding availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Event Assistance Program application period is closed for FY26. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FY2026-Event-Assistance-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY26 Event Assistance Program Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourism Development Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Mississippi administers this grant, which is appropriated annually by the Mississippi Legislature through Senate Bill 3056. Now in its thirteenth year (2025), the program supports community events that highlight Mississippi\u2019s heritage, culture, and unique tourism assets. This grant is available for new or developing events with fewer than 5,000 attendees and is subject to funding availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Tourism Development Grant application period is closed for FY26.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FY26-TDG-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY26 Tourism Development Grant Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FY26-TDG-Media-Breakout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY26 Tourism Development Grant Media Breakout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FY26-TDG-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY26 Tourism Development Grant Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Vendor-Paperwork.pdf\">FY26 Tourism Development Grant Vendor Paperwork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">America250 Mississippi Grant Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the America250 Mississippi Grant Program invites communities across the state to join in the commemoration. Available grants include Legacy Grants, Program Grants, and Mini Grants. Click the link below for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/america250.ms\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America250 Mississippi Grant Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/event-submission\/\">Submit an Event <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/W9.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">W9 Form <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Mississippi-Visitor-Report-2019.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">FY19 Mississippi Visitor Report <\/a><a href=\"\/submit-your-event\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/submit-your-event\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit a Point of Interest (POI)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/press-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Room <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visit-Mississippi-logos.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Mississippi Logos <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sus.magic.ms.gov\/sap\/bc\/webdynpro\/sapsrm\/wda_e_suco_sreg?sap-client=100#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vendor Registration Form <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paymode.com\/mississippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paymode <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-vms-white-color has-vms-dblue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-384cd22cac92da5a052f647d8ec9d357 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vms-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe8b46d3cf345423b04ad83c364a9a25\">Share your photos with <br>Visit Mississippi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29631 lazyload\" style=\"width:278px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29631 lazyload\" style=\"width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mynelle_gardens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We love to showcase the beautiful scenery, exciting attractions, and unique points of interest across Mississippi. 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