Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Sees Increase In Hotel Bookings Over Mardi Gras

BILOXI, MS— There are indications Mardi Gras is growing in importance as a driver of heavier-than-normal bookings, according to The Sun Herald, as hotels and motels are expected to be booked to capacity. Steve Richer, executive director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, reported a typical visitor figure of more than a quarter million persons SOURCE: The Sun Herald