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Spring Summit

SPRING TOURISM SUMMIT

STARKVILLE, MS

March 31 – April 2, 2026

AGENDA
HOST
WHERE TO STAY
REGISTRATION
SPONSORSHIPS
EVENT SPONSORS

Agenda

Tuesday, March 31:

12:00 – 3:00

MTA Board Meeting & Advisory Meeting

The Mill Conference Center

2:00 – 4:00

Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program Session

*Only for attendees who are enrolled in the program

McDaniel at The Mill

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Tourism Mississippi PAC Fundraiser
The Rooftop at The Lofts at Dudy Noble Field

*Ticketed Event

 

Wednesday, April 1:

8:00 – 4:00 pm

Conference Registration
The Mill Foyer

8:30 – 9:00 am

Grab-n-Go Breakfast

Ballroom SU
Sponsored by TBD

9:00 am -10:00 am

Opening Session: Beth Inglish

Ballroom M

Sponsored by TBD

10:00 am -10:30 am

Bloody Mary Break

Shorty’s at The Mill
Sponsored by Maris, West & Baker

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Breakout Sessions

302 & 303

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Luncheon featuring Robert Clay & Josh Snead, SEC Shorts

Ballroom SU

Sponsored by TBD

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Media Speed Dating

Ballroom SU

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Breakout Session: Immersive Experience

Ulysess S. Grant Presidential Library

 

Breakout Session: Immersive Experience

MAFES Tour

 

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Reception

The Gridiron Club at Davis Wade Stadium
Sponsored by Visit Starkville

 

7:00 pm

Dine Around Starkville

 

Thursday, April 2:

8:30-9:00 am

Grab-n-Go Breakfast

Ballroom SU

Sponsored by TBD

9:00-10:00

Visit Mississippi Presentation

Rochelle Hicks, Visit Mississippi

Ballroom M

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Closing Session: Leslie Walker

Ballroom M

Sponsored by The Ramey Agency

11:00 am – 11:30 am

MTA Annual Meeting

Ballroom M

Host

Where to Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Courtyard Marriott

$179/night

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Hampton Inn & Suites

$169/night

Book here

Registration

Click here to register.

Early Bird Registration Pricing:

Early Bird Registration $225

Early Bird Additional Registration: $150

*Ends February 27, 2026

Registration After Early Bird Deadline:

Registration: $275

Additional Registration: $200

Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship opportunities, click here or email Jennie Guido at jguido@mstourism.com.

Sponsors

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