“Montgomery is a gold mine of tourism,” said Richard Bailey, a prominent local historian. “All we have to do is figure out ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Alabama is on pace to set a record in tourism spending by the end of the year. “It looks like the industry is going to exceed $24 billion — ...

New data from Travel and Tour World highlights the states supercharging America’s tourism economy and Alabama’s surge stands out. Here's what we know.

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Alabama tourism was riding high. From the Gulf Coast beaches to the Appalachian Mountains, the state’s natural beauty and numerous historic sites were a winning ...

Tourism in the Yellowhammer state has had some record-breaking results over the past year, recent data shows. A study commissioned by the Alabama Tourism Department was run by Alabama-based economist ...

Tourist spending in Alabama dropped 20% last year at the height of pandemic lockdowns and business closings, but the state fared better than most during the coronavirus crisis, state tourism officials ...

Alabama’s hospitality industry had come a long way before the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 28 million people visited the state in 2018, tourism leaders say, and nearly 200,000 people worked in the two ...