March 2026
The Gulfport-Biloxi market is gaining momentum as large-scale and mixed-use developments, rising in-migration, and continued industrial investment drive tourism expansion and population growth.
$750 Million Casino Resort Plan In South MS Moves Forward, Estimated to Create 2,000 Jobs
What This Means For You: Developers of the proposed Tivoli Casino are seeking a lease with Biloxi to build a pier that will connect their site to the water’s edge. Supported by a proposed 40-year lease, this major South Mississippi project is moving toward approval as part of a bid to expand regional tourism. The developers estimate it will bring 2,000 permanent jobs as well as construction jobs, plus an increase in property and sales tax for the city and county.
$316 Million Development Set Along Gulf Coast In MS, Creating 25 Jobs
What This Means For You: BWC Terminals, a leading provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services, has announced plans to establish a major new terminal facility in Pascagoula on the Gulf. The project, representing a corporate investment of nearly $316 million, is expected to create 25 permanent jobs and marks one of the largest private investments in Jackson County in recent years.
$105M Gulfport Town Center Getting Under Way With A Name Reveal, Groundbreaking
What This Means For You: The project will combine luxury residences, shopping, dining, and a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel on 4.34 acres. It will be within walking distance of the beach, downtown, Amtrak station, Mississippi Aquarium, and Jones Park. “Gulfport Town Center will bring new residents, visitors and economic energy to our city while honoring the legacy of this historic site,” said Mayor Hugh Keating.
Mississippi Among Fastest Growing States In 2025
What This Means For You: Mississippi saw one of the largest year-over-year increases in inbound migration in the United States in 2025, with three coastal cities seeing big gains. The Magnolia State ranks 21st nationwide for population growth in 2025, climbing 18 spots from its 2024 ranking, according to data published in January by U-Haul.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Cuts Ribbon On New Maintenance Facility
What This Means For You: The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport celebrated a major milestone. The airport cut the ribbon on its brand-new fleet maintenance facility. This represents months of planning and investment designed to strengthen airport infrastructure and service capabilities. The new 12,000 square foot facility cost a little over three million dollars and is located closer to the airfield and the airport’s terminal building, allowing maintenance staff to better take care of the facility.
Two New Hotels Under Construction in Gulfport
What This Means For You: Construction has begun on a new Holiday Inn at the corner of Debuys Road and Highway 90, marking the latest hotel development along the coastal corridor. The five-story building will feature 113 rooms with ocean views. Just blocks away, construction on a four-story Hampton Inn by Hilton is nearly finished. The 98-room hotel is expected to open at the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Esquire Names Gulfport Seafood Place Among Top 33 Best New Restaurants
What This Means For You: Siren Social Club in Gulfport made the Esquire list of the Top 33 new restaurants in the U.S. The national list includes places that meet what Esquire’s Food & Drinks Editor Jeff Hordinier calls “’the five C’s’ —we’re looking for a sweet spot of hospitality that incorporates comfort, creativity, cool, community, and (of course) excellent cooking.”
