Mississippi Tourism: 19 Million Visitors in 2021, Projected 20 Million in 2023

Mississippi welcomed ~19 million visitors in 2021, with projections of 20 million in 2023. Key draws:

• Gulf Coast beaches & casinos (Biloxi, Gulfport)
• Blues heritage (Delta, Clarksdale, Jackson)
• Civil Rights sites (Medgar Evers Home, Emmett Till markers)
• Natchez Trace Parkway & antebellum homes (Natchez, Vicksburg)
• Outdoor recreation (lakes, forests, hunting/fishing)
• Culinary tourism (BBQ, catfish, tamales, soul food)

Tourism is a major economic driver, employing ~130,000 and generating billions in spending.