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Visit Hattiesburg recognized for ‘Baseburg’ campaign

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7 months ago

October 13, 2023

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's ABC & NBC – 2023-10-13 01:49:39

SUMMARY: Visit Hattiesburg is celebrating tonight after winning an award for their “Baseburg” sales strategy by the Mississippi Tourism Association. The main focus of this strategy was to help in recovery efforts for sports and outdoor tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 25 baseball fields in the greater Hattiesburg area, making it easy to recognize that the community comes together through this sport. Baseburg brought over 500 thousand visitors to Hattiesburg to watch baseball. The goal now is to take this win and continue growing the Baseburg brand as they plan to increase participation in every event, especially sports and outdoor tourism.

Visit Hattiesburg recognized for ‘Baseburg' campaign.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-16 18:39:29

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