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A number of North Alabama’s key tourism players were recognized at the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism with state tourism awards. Sue Pilkilton, executive director of the Helen Keller Birthplace in Tuscumbia, was inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame at the event. She was recognized for her 50 years of service at the historic site and for being instrumental …
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State Parks Honored with Travelers’ Choice Awards
A total of 11 Alabama State Parks, including six from North Alabama, and another nine attractions located within or adjacent to a state park have been honored with Tripadvisor.com’s “2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards.” Travelers’ Choice, formerly known as Certificate of Excellence winners, recognizes businesses that earn consistently great user reviews. Travelers’ Choice winners rank among the top 10 percent of …
Read More »Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center Wins Travelers’ Choice Awared
The Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center® has been recognized as one of the best points of interest for visitors in the region, based on 2019 traveler reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is given to the top 10% of establishments listed on the travel website. The Visitor Center has been recognized with the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for several years, entering into …
Read More »Marketing Projects Set for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the resumption of a number of marketing programs delayed by the COVID-19 virus during the year, along with a selection of new targeted projects for the coming fiscal year during their recent annual meeting. Resuming production are the North Alabama Wedding Planner, the North Alabama Vacation Planner, and updates on eight trails …
Read More »ARC Names Reist as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has named Tami Reist, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) president and CEO, as a 2020-2021 Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow. As a Fellow, Reist will participate in the Appalachian Leadership Institute, an extensive nine-month series of online skill-building seminars featuring regional experts, peer-to-peer learning, and case study analysis beginning in mid-October through July, 2021. Topics include: · Designing effective economic development project …
Read More »2020 North Alabama PEAK Award Winners
Eleven individuals and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments during this past year during the 2020 PEAK Awards Luncheon. The program pays tribute to tourism leaders, attractions, festivals and organizations that set the bar for North Alabama’s $3 billion tourism industry. Northern Star Award - Haley Newton, Joe Wheeler State Park Facility Operator. The Northern Star Award is presented to …
Read More »AMLA ’20-’21 Member Events & Travel Shows
DUE TO THE FLUID SITUATION WITH THE COVID-19 VIRUS, DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE TENTATIVE. PLEASE CONFIRM ACTIVITY BEFORE TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES. Association of Tennessee Valley GovernmentsOctober 27-28, 2020Gatlinburg, TN STS Symposium November 30-December 2, 2020 Roswell, GA Alabama State Tourism Meetings November 8 and 9Auburn, Opelika ConferenceCenterFebruary 8 and 9, 2021Location TBDNovember 15 and 16, 2021Location TBD 2020 STS Marketing …
Read More »2019 Another Record Year for North Alabama Tourism
The North Alabama tourism and travel industry achieved a record $3.2 billion economic impact on the region in 2019 according to a study released recently by the Alabama Tourism Department. The figure of $3,209,283,833 represents an 7.8% growth over 2018’s $2,926,299,074. In another key segment, the state study showed some 37,644 residents in the region are employed directly and indirectly …
Read More »Region’s Elite Tourism Profs Recognized
Twenty-seven individuals from across North Alabama have been named a North Alabama Elite Tourism Professional, a program of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) where tourism employees demonstrating outstanding customer service and hospitality in the 16-county North Alabama region were recognized in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. The following individuals have each been named a North Alabama …
Read More »Survey: Impact of Coronavirus on North Alabama Tourism Industry
From AMLA President/CEO Tami Reist It goes without saying the coronavirus has had a heartbreaking effect on our nation. An important part of this recovery is a return of jobs, the successful reopening of retail businesses, and an influx of tax dollars into our communities so local governments can provide the services vital to their residents. These are the core …
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