Monthly Archives: April 2015

Tourism Tuesdays April 28, 2015

Tourists paid $548 million in state taxes in 2014, up 79% in 12 years Tourism sparks River Region economy Barber Motorsports IndyCar race gets 2+ minutes on David Letterman Groups film at Cheaha, plead for park to remain open Every High School in America is getting a free DVD of Selma Sleeping in rain for […]

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Tourism Tuesdays April 21, 2015

Leisure Group Travel Magazine highlights Civil Rights Sites ‘I felt like we were saved that day’, the Hog Wild Beach & BBQ story Bellingrath Gardens and Home Executive Director receives Outstanding Alumni Award Racing rovers under the space shuttle, climbing Martian hills, and navigating moon rocks. It’s racing in the Rocket City Alabama Makers Market […]

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2014 Economic Impact of Travel

Travelers spent $11.8 billion and were responsible for 167,273 jobs last year in Alabama. This represents a 7.3% increase in traveler spending on hotels, restaurants, shopping and transportation. Download the full report…..

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