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),