(CHICAGO, March 10, 2025) – Hyatt and the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance have announced the planned debut of Okhissa Lake Lodge as the first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Mississippi. Designed by DLR Group in partnership with WBA Architecture, Okhissa Lake Lodge is envisioned as a retreat and conference center within the scenic Mississippi National Park and captures the essence of outdoor and recreational living in the South.

Inviting guests to experience 190,000 acres of the Homochitto National Forest in Mississippi, the lodge will feature one-of-a-kind outdoor programming, amenities, and dynamic culinary offerings. When complete, the property will provide a 200-room lodge including cabin suites, a 1,000-person conference center, swimming pool with hot tub, relaxing spa, restaurants, as well as a boardwalk overlooking the marina.

The lodge is expected to be complete by 2027. DLR Group is providing architectural, interior design, acoustic design, and lighting design services for the project.

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