2. Mississippi Homecoming
It’s a non-stop,
state-wide
celebration of the
people, the
places, the music,
arts, food, and
culture that make
Mississippi unlike
any other place
on Earth.
5. Social Media Growth
• Facebook
– 31,832 to 58,471
– 83% growth
• Twitter
– 11.1K to 12.4K
– 12% growth
• Instagram
– 550 to 658
– 20% growth
6. Economic Impact
• 21.6 Million visitors in Mississippi
• Those visitors spent $6.25 Billion
• Tourism is 4th largest private sector employer in Mississippi
• There are 115,025 total jobs associated with travel and tourism
in Mississippi; that is 10.4% of statewide, nonfarm employment
• Travel and tourism are responsible for $406.8 Million (8.1%) in
General Fund revenues
7. The Mississippi Tourist
Golf and
Gaming
Nature &
Outdoors
Music &
Arts
Shopping and
History & Heritage
Lodging and Food & Drink
