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Date and Time TBA | Jackson Center | Huntsville American Association of Retirement Communities Certification Seminar with Executive Director Wade Adler June 27, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jackson Center | Huntsville Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training with Aisha Adams Media

March 21 | 10 a.m. “The New Influencer Marketing” with Michelle Stark, vice president of sales & marketing for Red Sage April 18 | 10 a.m. “Video is King – Using Video on Social Media” with Katelyn Henderson, content marketing specialist at Move Digital & Owner of We Are Huntsville August 15 | 10 a.m. “Email + Social Media = …

June 15 | 10 a.m. “You Feast on What You Sow” – A current look at motivating and building synergy within your team. September 5 | 10 a.m. “Now Hiring” The Greatest Crusade” – A focus on hiring the right people and mitigating attrition. November 7 | 10 a.m. “An Adventure for the Five Senses” – A course on planning, …

AAA GREAT VACATIONS TRAVELOCTOBER 9, 2022COLUMBUS, OH SUNBELT AG SHOWOCTOBER 18-20, 2022MOULTRIE, GA WELCOME CENTER RETREATOCTOBER 23-25, 2022DAPHNE, AL ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE VALLEY GOVERNMENTOCTOBER 25, 2022GATLINBURG, TN TRAVEL + LEISURE INTERNATIONAL SHOWCOTOBER 28-30, 2022NEW YORK, NY DIY TOURISM MEETINGNOVEMBER 14-15, 2022ASHEVILLE, NC ALABAMA STATE MEETINGNOVEMBER 14-15, 2022DOTHAN, AL WORKFORCE SUMMIT AT ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITYDECEMBER 7, 2022ATHENS, AL MODERN BRIDE SHOWJANUARY …

• JANUARY 24, 2023Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Centre, AL • APRIL 25, 2023DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur, AL • JULY 25, 2023Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, AL • SEPTEMBER 21, 2023Annual MeetingLake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville, AL

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …