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New Brochure from AMLA – What to See & Do on I-22

AMLA has released a new brochure highlighting attractions, waterfalls, murals, festivals and hotels/motels located along I-22 in North Alabama. A copy may be downloaded from our Resources tab under What We Do.

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New Sports, Travel & Tourism Curriculum Guide

AMLA develops a curriculum guide focused on sports, recreation and attractions management for Alabama educators. A copy may be downloaded from our Resources tab under What We Do.

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STS Marketing College® Scholarship Program Now Open

Each year, AMLA offers scholarships to the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College®. Available to tourism industry professionals working in North Alabama, the scholarship covers tuition and dorm accommodations while attending the week-long college. Recipients are selected by a special committee comprised of experienced tourism industry professionals. An application is available for download. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2023. …

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15.6% Increase in Tourism for the 16 Counties of North Alabama

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Tami Reist, President & CEO Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: tami@northalabama.org State Economic Impact Report Reveals a 15.6% Increase in Tourism for the 16 Counties of North Alabama – Travelers Spent $4.3 Billion in 2022 Decatur, Ala. (June 6, 2023) – In 2022, travelers spent over $4.3 billion while visiting the …

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Thereasa Hulgan Named AMLA’s Membership Recruitment and Film Services Coordinator 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tami Reist, President & CEO Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: tami@northalabama.org Thereasa Hulgan Named AMLA’s Membership Recruitment and Film Services Coordinator  Decatur, Ala. (May 30, 2023) – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces the hiring of Thereasa Hulgan as membership recruitment and film services coordinator. She began her new …

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Pitching for Promotion Dollars

We want to hear your pitch! Winning presenter will receive money to use in promoting your destination. See flyer for rules. Signup deadline is April 18, 2023.

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AMLA Names Karen Beasley Director of Marketing and Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: info@northalabama.org AMLA Names Karen Beasley Director of Marketing and Communications Decatur, Ala. (January 4, 2023) – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces the hiring of Karen Beasley as director of marketing and communications. The newly created position will work closely with President and CEO …

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Educational Seminars

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

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2023 Social Media Zoom Training

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 = …

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