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Book it to Alabama’s beaches for stacked summer schedule

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama are home to a variety of events from June through August, including big-name concerts, athletic events and festivals galoreGULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Pack up the family and cruise to the coast for a summer full of activities throughout Alabama’s 32-mile white sand beach destination. From concerts and celebrations to festivals and fishing tournaments, each member of the family may discover a whole different state of activity in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Explore the following happenings taking place from June through August 2014 along

Spring to coastal Alabama for numerous nationally-known events and more

An abundance of family-friendly events will take place in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala. through May, including The Color Run, Mullet Toss and Hangout Music FestivalGULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – As spring fever sets in, Alabama’s Gulf Coast will welcome a variety of family-friendly events from athletic competitions and boat shows to music, food and art festivals to satisfy visitor interests. Check out the following major events occurring from March through May 2014 along Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches.Get in touch with your inner artist at the Orange Beach Festival of

Alabama beaches recover from Gulf oil spill to post third consecutive record tourism year

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach continue upward trend for the third year as this beach community rebounded from a double-digit decrease in 2010GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Visitors to Alabama’s beaches in 2013 arrived in record numbers and left behind more money as they returned to their Southeast and Midwest homes refreshed and rejuvenated. Economically, the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area closed 2013 at $343 million in lodging revenue and at $683 million in retail sales. The 5.9 percent and 6.5 percent increases, respectively, officially establish the area’s third consecutive

Strange, Sessions and Bonner Unite at GUMBO Event in Support of As-Written RESTORE Act (Video Included)

Officials urge Obama administration to not comprise integrity and intent of RESTORE ACT with BP settlement negotiations that would divert money away from Gulf statesGulf Shores, Ala. – Elected officials and community leaders converged beneath a sunny Gulf Coast sky for a press conference sponsored by Gulf United Metropolitan Business Organization (GUMBO). Sen. Jeff Sessions, Rep. Jo Bonner and Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange discussed issues surrounding BP fine money from the 2010 Gulf oil spill and the stewardship of RESTORE Act funds, which is critical for the ongoing recovery of

BP showcases Gulf seafood and Olympic sponsorship at annual half-marathon in Coastal Alabama

U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Deena Kastor and U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Johnny Gray will headline the fourth annual event. BP is a proud supporter of Team USA and serves as a corporate sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. “As a sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games, we have been presented with an opportunity to bring world-class athletes to Coastal Alabama to share their amazing stories,” said Ayana McIntosh-Lee, BP General Manager of External Relations. “These athletes serve as an important reminder to the community about the incredible things individuals can achieve when

Cohesive Marketing Efforts Result in $200 Million Rebound for Alabama Beaches Impacted by Gulf Oil Spill

A strong partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB) and the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD) allowed both agencies to fully maximize marketing funds provided by British Petroleum (BP) to propel the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley area to a $200 million* summer rebound for this beach community that suffered the gulf’s largest economic loss from the Deepwater Horizon explosion.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – A strong partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB) and the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD) allowed both agencies to fully maximize marketing

Alabama Beaches Set Phenomenal July Tourism Record

According to data released today by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), Alabama’s white-sand beaches gathered $69.8 million in lodging revenue during July 2011. This figure represents a 34.5 percent ($17.9 million) increase over July 2007 ($51.9 million), which is the previous benchmark year.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – According to data released today by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), Alabama’s white-sand beaches gathered $69.8 million in lodging revenue during July 2011. This figure represents a 34.5 percent ($17.9 million) increase over July 2007 ($51.9 million),

SEC Sponsor Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Launches Ad Campaign

TV spots will feature former Southeastern Conference head football coaches and tagline: “Gulf Shores and Orange Beach … Where SEC Families Come to Play”ATLANTA (August 29, 2011)—Through the years, Southeastern Conference football fans traditionally have spent their summers on the white-sand beaches along Alabama’s Gulf Coast and their falls cheering on their favorite college teams in stadiums around the Southeast. This season, the SEC and new corporate sponsor Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism are combining the two favorite pastimes via an advertising campaign—featuring some of the league’

Alabama Beaches Set June Tourism Records

According to data released today by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), Alabama’s white-sand beaches gathered $54.7 million in lodging revenue during June 2011. This figure represents an 8.4 percent ($4.2 million) increase over June 2007 ($50.4 million), which is the previous benchmark year.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – According to data released today by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), Alabama’s white-sand beaches gathered $54.7 million in lodging revenue during June 2011. This figure represents an 8.4 percent ($4.2 million) increase over June 2007 ($50.4 million),

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Launches Free Beach App

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), which serves as the area’s official destination marketing organization, announced the launch of its new vacation guide app that is available through both the iTunes and Android stores.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Guests visiting Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches have a new mobile vacation tool at their fingertips. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), which serves as the area’s official destination marketing organization, announced the launch of its new vacation guide app that is available through both the iTunes and Android

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission Exceeds Record 2010 Totals Halfway Through 2011

From January to July 2011, the sports commission generated 39,724 room nights for island businesses, which resulted in $6.2 million in lodging revenue – an increase of more than $600,000 over all of 2010. Also, the area saw nearly a million dollars in additional tourism impact spending.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Seven months into 2011, the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission has exceeded the record totals for 2010 by already generating more year-to-date room nights than all of last year, which incidentally was a record year despite the gulf situation. From January to

Alabama Beaches Rebound One Year Later to Set New All-Time Record for Spring Season

Alabama’s beaches set a new spring record that surpassed the previous benchmark year of 2007.GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – According to data released today by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB), Alabama’s beaches set a new spring record that surpassed the previous benchmark year of 2007. More than $64.9 million was spent in lodging rentals for spring 2011 (March – May), which is 12.7 percent higher than spring 2007 ($57.6 million). Incidentally, May 2011 finished 22.2 percent ahead of 2007. When comparing year-to-date figures, the area is currently 14 percent above the same

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