Alabama Travel Council

06/16/2023

This week our Lindsay Farms salsa is 30% off!!

03/02/2023

05/10/2022

It's time to register for the Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism, August 27-30 at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center! It's one of the best tourism conferences in the Southeast. http://www.alabamagovernorsconference.com/

02/22/2022

Mobile, the Birthplace of Mardi Gras!!

Visiting from out of town, or just want to learn more about the history of Mardi Gras in the Port City?! Check out the Mobile Carnival Museum and let the good times roll! 🎭

Plan your visit today👉 https://bit.ly/3xnUThF

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11/16/2021

What a great event last night at the Alabama's Music Hall of Fame! Taylor Hicks performed for us and the venue is an AMAZING attraction showcasing Alabama music and musicians. Thank you to Alabama Tourism, Colbert County Tourism and Alabama's Music Hall of Fame

11/16/2021

Planning committees are active at this week's quarterly Alabama Travel Council and Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism meetings.

11/17/2020

Vote for Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens for USA Today’s Top 10 Best!

Magic Christmas in Lights has been nominated in USA Today’s top 10 list of “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Light Displays in America,” and we need your votes! Everyone may vote at least once a day in the contest, which runs through Monday, December 7. To vote, click here: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-botanical-garden-holiday-lights/magic-christmas-in-lights-bellingrath-gardens-theodore-alabama/

06/03/2020

Thanks to the Alabama Tourism Department, The Lodge at Gulf State Park and the planning committee for the work that's been done. We WILL be back, better than ever!

With many factors in mind, the difficult decision has been made to cancel our August Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism, with hopes for rescheduling in early 2021. Thanks to all who have worked thus far to plan and prepare for this year's event. We appreciate your efforts and know that our conference will be better than ever when it returns. Stay safe, everybody.

05/22/2020

Have you registered for the Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism yet?

Thinking about the beach this holiday weekend? We're already thinking about the beach this August! Planning is underway and The Lodge at Gulf State Park is ready to welcome us! Register now.

03/18/2020

Here's some good news to share! Our hardworking, dedicated leader, President & CEO Patti Culp, has gotten some well-deserved recognition. Congratulations!

Culp recognized for lifelong achievement in travel and tourism

The Women in Travel and Tourism International (WITTI) Top Women in Travel Awards, was the first, and remains the leading global awards for women of its kind. The awards are part of WITTI’s ongoing commitment to supporting, educating, and advocating for women who work in
the travel industry.
This year’s awards are awarded to the following women exemplifying excellence and achievement in these categories:

Outstanding Women in Destination Management and Marketing:

Carla Campos Vidal, Executive Director, The Puerto Rico Tourism Co.
Patti Culp, CAE, President and CEO, Alabama Travel Council
Karyn Gruenberg, Senior VP, Brand USA, Partner Marketing & Strategic Alliances
Anne Madison, CEO, 357 Communications

Ms. Culp’s nomination was submitted by Steve Richer, long time Government Relations
Advocate for travel and tourism and her friend and mentor for many years. "Patti was an obvious choice for destination marketing recognition. She has played the major
role in the development of Alabama tourism from the private sector side with public sector
partners in every market segment and in every aspect of tourism public policy throughout
Alabama and at the state level. She duplicates that success nationally as the leader working with
the Alabama Congressional delegation and many national tourism organizations, especially the
National Tour Association and Southeast Tourism Society."

WITTI’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the travel and tourism industry through
peer-to-peer networking, advocacy, awards recognition, and professional development
opportunities. The specific benefits WITTI offers its members include: networking through
meetings, conferences and social networking platforms; recognition through the Top Women in
Travel Awards; lead sharing; education and professional development; advocacy in promoting
the visibility of women in the senior ranks of the travel industry; research on the status of women
in industry.



The Women in Travel and Tourism International (WITTI) Top Women in Travel Awards, was the first, and remains the leading global awards for women of its kind. The awards are part of WITTI’s ongoing commitment to supporting, educating, and advocating for women who work in
the travel industry.
This year’s awards are awarded to the following women exemplifying excellence and achievement in these categories:

Outstanding Women in Destination Management and Marketing:

Carla Campos Vidal, Executive Director, The Puerto Rico Tourism Co.
Patti Culp, CAE, President and CEO, Alabama Travel Council
Karyn Gruenberg, Senior VP, Brand USA, Partner Marketing & Strategic Alliances
Anne Madison, CEO, 357 Communications

Ms. Culp’s nomination was submitted by Steve Richer, long time Government Relations
Advocate for travel and tourism and her friend and mentor for many years. "Patti was an obvious choice for destination marketing recognition. She has played the major
role in the development of Alabama tourism from the private sector side with public sector
partners in every market segment and in every aspect of tourism public policy throughout
Alabama and at the state level. She duplicates that success nationally as the leader working with
the Alabama Congressional delegation and many national tourism organizations, especially the
National Tour Association and Southeast Tourism Society."

WITTI’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the travel and tourism industry through
peer-to-peer networking, advocacy, awards recognition, and professional development
opportunities. The specific benefits WITTI offers its members include: networking through
meetings, conferences and social networking platforms; recognition through the Top Women in
Travel Awards; lead sharing; education and professional development; advocacy in promoting
the visibility of women in the senior ranks of the travel industry; research on the status of women
in industry.