The 2015 Governors Conference
on Tourism...
a partnership between
Mississippi Tourism Association
Mississippi Bed & Breakfast Association

 

Mississippi's Governor's Conference on Tourism
Celebrates 27 years of
Unity, Advocacy, Education, Communication

The 27th Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism is the premier educational conference for tourism and hospitality leaders in the Mississippi Tourism Industry.  

This year we are excited to welcome back the
Bed & Breakfast Association of Mississippi to the
Governor's Conference in partnership with MTA!

  The three day conference features world renowned speakers and presenters, silent auction and various networking opportunities.  The conference attendees represent the various partners that make up the $625 million dollar a year tourism industry in Mississippi! 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

* PLEASE NOTE If you made a reservation at the Portofino Hotel, please contact the MTA office. This hotel is closing for renovations. We will be happy to help you make a new reservation at another property. See below Host Hotel Options.


Cedar Grove Mansion Inn: 2200 Oak Street Vicksburg, MS 39180
For special rates call (601) 661-7137 to book your room.


Ameristar Casino & Hotel: 4116 Washington Street Vicksburg, MS 39180
Call 601-638-1000  for reservations and use group code "GOVERNOR" to get special rate of $69/nt for Sunday and Monday nights. Reservations must be made by September 7, 2015 to guarantee room at special rate. Approximately 3 miles from the Vicksburg Convention Center (Shuttle service available during conference hours)


Courtyard by Marriot: 1 Underwood Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Call 601-636-8788 and request the Governor's Conference group room block in order to get
special rate at $107/nt single, $112/nt double, $117/nt triple, $122/nt quadruple.
Reservations must be made by September 7, 2015, to guarantee room at special rate. Walking distance to the Outlets at Vicksburg.  5 Miles from the Vicksburg Convention Center (Shuttle service available during conference hours)


DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel: 3990 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Call 1-877-711-0677 and give the group code "GOVCONF" to receive special rate at $65.95/nt plus $5 free play for the casino. Reservations must be made by September 13, 2015, to guarantee a room at special rate. Located approximately 3 miles from the Vicksburg Convention Center. (Shuttle service available during conference hours) Great view of the Mississippi River on the Bluff.

 

• Space is limited for both the golf outing and the bus tour of the military park. The cut off date to register for these 2 excursions is September 3, 2015.

• Outlets at Vicksburg VIP Shopping Extravaganza Hosted by the Outlets at Vicksburg. Enjoy a VIP shopping extravaganza with give aways and special discounts at participating stores.

• Golf Outing at Vicksburg Country Club - Price:$50.00
  Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Vicksburg Country Club. Lunch is included with your round of golf beginning at 10am on Sunday, September 27th. There is limited space so please reserve yours today! Sign up deadline is September 3, 2015, unless all slots are filled prior.
  
  
• Vicksburg National Military Park Open Air Bus Tour Price:$10.00 - Go back to the Civil War while getting a guided tour of the Vicksburg National Military Park from 1pm-3:30pm. You will board the Tara Wildlife Open Air Bus at the Park. Space is very limited and registration deadline is September 3, 2015, unless all slots are filled prior.

 

Sponsorships Opportunities

Choose your sponsorship level when you submit your online registration.

$1,000 Title Sponsors:
Logo on Conference page on MTA & BBAM
Logo on BBAM Sponsor Signage
Company Name listed on Conference Program
Recognition during BBAM sessions

$500 Grand Patron Sponsor
Logo on BBAM Sponsor Signage
Company Name listed on conference program
Recognition during BBAM sessions

$250 Patron Sponsor
Company name on BBAM Sponsor Signage
Company name listed on conference program
Recognition during BBAM sessions

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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