Now is a great time to visit Biloxi, and take advantage of the free gas card!
GULFPORT/BILOXI – With prices at the pump soaring, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is doing its part to make summer travel a bit easier on the family budget. Families visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast between June 15 and September 1 will receive a $50.00 gas voucher with a minimum two night stay at participating hotels. By calling 1-888-216-1552, visitors can make advance reservations and, upon check-in at their hotel, will receive a Kangaroo gas card valued at $50.00.
The promotion is a partnership between the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association. “To make this promotion successful, we recognized the need to reach out to our community partners,” says Nicole Learson, director of marketing for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau.
As gas prices top $4.00 a gallon, many families are planning a “stay-cation”, preferring to stay close to home and vacation in regional destinations in their “backyards”. In a national survey conducted by the Travel Industry Association earlier this year, 41% of respondents stated that their travel plans would be affected by rising gas prices. Of those respondents, 38% would drive a shorter distance. Linda Hornsby, executive director of the Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association states, “During these challenging economic times, the gas voucher is a great idea.”
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Source: GulfCoastNews.com