MTA tracks and monitors proposed laws and legislation affecting our members and the tourism industry. MTA also hosts a legislative reception annually during the legislative session to celebrate our tourism successes and thank our legislators.
For those of us in the tourism industry, we know the impact of what we do for the Mississippi economy. Share the impact with those around you.
- Travel and Tourism produced $744 MILLION in state and local tax revenues in 2023.
- Travel and Tourism generated $7.5 BILLION in total visitor spending in 2023, which is a 10% increase.
- Travel and Tourism is our fourth-largest private sector employer. It accounts for almost 105,000 tourism-related jobs in the state.
Tourism Mississippi PAC
The Tourism Mississippi Political Action Committee (TMPAC) is an unincorporated, non-profit organization supported by the collective interest and generosity of hospitality and tourism industry professionals and related industry friends.
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Search State Representatives
MTA works alongside Mississippi representatives to convey tourism issues ensuring a well-funded, thriving and innovating industry.
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Search State Senators
Members of MTA meet regularly with state senators who stand to advance tourism initiatives.
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Legislature
Learn more about the proposals, laws and regulations which are promoting tourism within the great state of Mississippi.
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