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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. …

Designed as a guide to Alabama’s historic destinations, the Alabama Bicentennial PastPort is a passport to the past. Presented by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and co-sponsors Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., Airbus, Verizon, and Alabama NewsCenter, the PastPort encourages people of all ages to explore every corner of the state. The guide features destinations—including historic sites, museums, and landmarks—in each of Alabama’s 67 …

There is a new feature on the Alabama Tourism industry website (www.tourism.alabama.gov). It is a link to the monthly Alabama city/county local lodging tax rates report on the Revenue Department website. Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell wanted to have a report about the local rates, since people frequently call to find out where they can access the information. Revenue set …

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has announced the winners of the 2017 PEAK Awards during the organizations annual meeting at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville, Ala., Sept. 21. A total of 11 award winners were honored. Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the PEAK Awards honor individuals and organizations that have had a major impact on tourism …

The 2017 Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 in the new Grand Hall at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Registration fee for the annual meeting is $75 per person and includes and all events the day of the annual meeting. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. “The theme for this year’s conference …

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) held a press conference on Wednesday to launch Alabama’s first official GeoTour. Created by AMLA, Dash of the Unexpected GeoTour features thirty-one geocaches hidden throughout North Alabama in an effort to attract the millions of worldwide geocachers to the region. Designed to attract both experienced and new geocachers, Dash of the Unexpected GeoTour …

IPW TOUR has been provided from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. International four days of exploring North Alabama.

Geotourism MapGuide Nomination Guidelines The Tennessee River Valley Geotourism Council and National Geographic have created the Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide Website. National Geographic defines geotourism as “Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.” An Opportunity for You! Residents, visitors, community organizations, tourism stakeholders …

From Athens News Courier The peacefulness of the small town of Mooresville was briefly interrupted Thursday by a throng of state and local officials celebrating a new regional tourism campaign. 1818 Farms in Mooresville was the kickoff site for “Bon Appétit Appalachia,” an effort by the federal Appalachian Regional Commission to showcase unique food and beverage operations in the 13 …

From WHNT-TV OAKVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Jesse Owens Museum has been open since 1998. But few knew where it was. Until now, a portion of Alabama Highway 36 is being renamed in his honor and interstate signs will direct them to the museum. “I can tell you, as his oldest daughter, and the experiences we’ve had, how much this means …