For this episode of Heart Of Hospitality, we’re pleased to have Thabi Moyo, Local Festival Manager for the upcoming National Folk Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, where she’s leading the charge to bring this nationally recognized event to the state for the first time. Our chat includes deep dives into the subjects of festival leadership, community co‑creation, volunteer and vendor readiness, and crafting a durable and lasting legacy for Mississippi's Capital City.

The Heart Of Hospitality podcast is presented by The Mississippi Tourism Association. MTA is an association comprised of tourism professionals established with a mission to unite all sectors of the tourism industry through advocacy, promotion, and education.

On Heart Of Hospitality—presented by the Mississippi Tourism Association—we talk with the passionate leaders, movers, shakers, and change-makers who keep the heart of our state’s vibrant tourism industry going strong.

In Mississippi, the Hospitality State, tourism happens to be the fourth-largest industry, and a cornerstone of our economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue, creating jobs, and supporting small businesses in every region of the state.

Heart of Hospitality is a deep dive into all things tourism. And, you’ll also learn about the Heart of Hospitality Workforce Development Training Program, established by the Mississippi Tourism Association to energize and empower professionals with the tools they need to create meaningful, positive experiences for guests to our state.

So get ready to take a trip into the very Heart of Hospitality. Find us on our website, mstourism.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.