Partners in Tourism

Travel and tourism have a tremendous economic impact on our community. There are about 1,500 jobs directly related to tourism in Lowndes County. Travelers to Columbus, Mississippi spent an estimated $100 million in 2005. That's revenue in YOUR pockets.

Tourism Partnership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. These meetings empower Lowndes County residents and business owners to get involved in their growing tourism industry.

The Tourism Partnership is open to anyone. Our mission is to help local businesses make the most of tourism opportunities in our community. Restaurants, retailers, attractions and gas stations will all benefit from the networking and packaging opportunities.

The CCVB is funded by local restaurant taxes collected by the City of Columbus and Lowndes County. Tourism Partner Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. To host a meeting at your location please contact us.

Join the Partnership

The Partnership enables members to network, voice concerns and ideas, and learn more about the CCVB and how it affects their businesses.

To join, simply email us your request, and we will take care of the rest.

Partner Advantages

Take advantage of joint marketing opportunities offered through the CVB. You'll be able to participate in getaway packages and special offers promoted on the CVB web site.

Business Referrals and Leads
The CVB fields numerous inquiries each day from visitors and groups. As an industry partner, you'll always be at the top of our list when we make referrals about where to eat, what to do, and more!

Convention & Event Calendar
Find out who's coming to town! Our convention and event calendars allows you to plan ahead to take advantage of the crowds generated by meetings and special events.

Expert Advice
Ask us anything - we take pride in knowing all about Columbus and Lowndes County! If we don't have the answer, we can find it or refer you to the appropriate individual or organization. The knowledge of the CCVB staff is available to you for questions on just about anything, from area information to advice on sales, marketing, public relations, and more!

Partnering Opportunities
Opportunities abound for partnering with the CCVB and with other businesses interested in the promotion of tourism in Columbus. Connect with other local businesses that may be able to help you increase your bottom line through special offers and packaging.

Public Relations Opportunities
Stay in the loop, and keep us informed as well! Keep us aware of changes at your facility: renovations, expansions, improvements, new products, changes in your business hours, or staff changes.

Photo Gallery
You'll also be able to submit photos or photo suggestions for addition to our online Photo Gallery. The CVB uses these images to help promote Columbus as a destination and also provides promotional images to travel writers, magazines, and other media outlets.