During the 16^th annual Tourism Partners Luncheon yesterday at the Historic Train Depot, VISITHATTIESBURG^TM recognized twenty-two tourism industry workers as Shining Stars.

Hattiesburg’s tourism economy has continued to show impressive growth in the last decade. In celebration, VISITHATTIESBURG^TM is recognizing the champions of local tourism during National Tourism and Travel Week 2017 on May 7-13 with a spread of events throughout the city that focus on the “Faces of Travel.”

Starting today, Feb. 13, the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commissions are selling HBURG branded items in order to raise tornado relief funds. 

Rick Taylor was honored with the Hub Award during a gala dinner and program at Lake Terrace Convention Center.

VISITHATTIESBURG's Executive Director Rick Taylor was awarded a leadership award at a 12-state tourism conference.