Articles tagged “alabama”

Hotels

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

In Montgomery, Alabama, a new hotel is attempting to lean into a complicated past in an artful way.

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

Tourism

Lynching Memorial Draws Tourists to a New Kind of Deep South

In Montgomery, Alabama, the tourism board and a new memorial to victims of lynching are building off each other's visibility, drawing visitors into a revitalized area of the Deep South they may not recognize.

Lynching Memorial Draws Tourists to a New Kind of Deep South

Tourism

The Rise of Civil Rights Tourism in America’s Deep South

Historically, tourism in the Deep South steered clear of discussing slavery and Jim Crow, instead leaning on less contentious topics like country music and antebellum architecture. But now, civil rights museums are becoming an important part of the South's tourism landscape, even if many state tourism boards haven't gotten on the bandwagon.

The Rise of Civil Rights Tourism in America’s Deep South

SkiftX

5 Destinations Selling Diverse Experiences in Best Travel Ads This Week

These destinations are getting right to it: They offer a world to discover.

5 Destinations Selling Diverse Experiences in Best Travel Ads This Week

Tourism

Alabama plans World’s Widest Yard Sale to attract tourists to rural towns

The concept, a copy of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale,” is likely to only boost regional tourism; partnering with the state’s more visited cities could lead to more meaningful long-term growth.

Alabama plans World’s Widest Yard Sale to attract tourists to rural towns

Tourism

What Mississippi can teach Alabama about using blues to boost tourism

Destinations have to work what they have in order to stake a claim in the competition for tourism, and even a small rural town can transform itself into a southern music hub with the right amount of branding.

Tourism

Mobile, Alabama is looking to grow tourism through sports

The city is focusing on upgrading venue infrastructure and visibility to attract national competitions and bring in out-of-state visitors looking for something other than just college football.