The Mississippi Gulf Coast has made great strides in repairing damages from Hurricane Katrina and reopening properties affected by the storm. Following is a status report for several of the destination’s existing meetings-ready hotels and upcoming properties.
- Bacaran Bay Casino Resort (228.354.8490; www.bacaranbay.com): opening fall 2008.
- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (228.386.7444; www.beaurivage.com): open.
- Grand Casino Biloxi (228.436.2946; www.grandcasinobiloxi.com): open.
- Hard Rock Casino (228.374.7625; www.hardrockbiloxi.com): open.
- Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis (228.467.9257; www.hollywoodcasinobsl.com): open.
- IP Casino Resort Spa (228.436.3000; www.ipbiloxi.com): open.
- Island View Casino Resort (228.334.2100; www.islandviewcasino.com): open.
- Isle of Capri Casino Resort (228.435.5400; www.isleofcapricasino.com/biloxi): open.
- Margaritaville Casino & Resort (www.harrahs.com): opening spring 2010.
- President Casino Broadwater Resort (www.presidentcasino.com): closed permanently. Plans are under way to build a new gaming and resort facility, The Broadwater, at the location.