Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau

In 1983, the state legislature established the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau now doing business as Visit Jackson. Senate Bill #3080 authorized the creation of Visit Jackson, identified its purpose, and provided for funding through the levying of a 1% sales tax upon hotels/motels and restaurants. These funds form the foundation on which Visit Jackson promotes Jackson as a tourist, group tour, trade show, and convention/meeting destination. Visit Jackson was awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) in 2012, and is the only accredited DMO in the state of Mississippi. DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).