One of Alabama’s top tourist attractions is getting a new name, a refurbished look and a new purpose. Alabama’s Constitution Village in downtown Huntsville is getting the makeover as part of the state’s 200th birthday celebration next year. It’s the site where delegates from across the state gathered to formalize Alabama’s application to become the country’s 22nd state in 1819. …

We are excited to introduce our North Alabama Ambassadors Program. We’re looking for a team of about 20 people to be our North Alabama Ambassadors. We want to feature our followers’ amazing talent, so we’re looking for people who are exploring, photographing, and posting about north Alabama’s outdoors, attractions, festivals, and food. North Alabama Ambassadors will receive: • North Alabama …

Decatur, Ala. – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the recipients of the 2018 PEAK Awards at the AMLA Annual Meeting today at Lake Guntersville State Park.   Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the PEAK Awards honor individuals and organizations that have had a major impact on tourism in North Alabama. “The PEAK Awards showcase …

AMLA President and CEO Tami Reist has been appointed to the Alabama Women’s Commission by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Women’s Commission, established in 1971, by Act of the Alabama Legislature, is a continuing vehicle for the determination of effective policy and legislation in areas affecting Alabama’s women. The commission is composed of three members of the House of Representatives, …

Did you know Americans left the Earth 49 years ago this week to make the first moon landing on a rocket designed and largely built in Alabama? Did you know Americans are going back on a rocket being developed now in the Rocket City of Huntsville? If you somehow didn’t know, or even if you did, here’s some news: Huntsville …

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly revamped website, providing visitors and residents alike with information on festivals and special events, attractions, places to stay, eat and shop in the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama. Available at www.northalabama.org, the picture-rich website includes new features that work to inform and inspire a …

The innovative “Trails” focused tourism development program by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association is having a tremendous positive economic impact on North Alabama.   The North Alabama Tourism and Travel industry reached a new record high in 2017 with visitors spending more than $2.6 billion in the 16-counties of the region last year. In a study released by the …

Free Educational Seminar June 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm “Ya Gotta WANNA to Improve Performance!” When: Thursday, June 7, 2018 10AM-2PM Where: Comfort Suites in Scottsboro, AL Who: Dr. Bruce Pieper This FREE seminar is being provided by AMLA and lunch will be provided. Dr. Bruce Pieper is a dynamic leader with strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills. …