Legislature Committees OK bills for grocery, convenience stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails Alabama already permits licensed grocery and convenience stores to sell beer, wine and malt-based cocktails. Alex JobinApril 18, 2025
Economy Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development. StaffMay 24, 2024
News Report: Black Belt tourism pumps billions into Alabama’s economy The report shows all 23 Black Belt counties have experienced tourism growth since 2020. StaffMay 8, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Agreement on Foley Beach Express Bridge is victory for all Alabamians As soon as the agreement is finalized in May, Alabamians and visitors alike will see immediate benefits. Lee SentellMay 3, 2024
Opinion Opinion | House speaker: Enhancing Alabama’s competitive edge Over the next four years, we need to do everything we can to position Alabama to prosper. Nathaniel LedbetterMarch 30, 2023
News New training program designed to strengthen state’s tourism workforce Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Tourism Department recently approved funding for the program. StaffSeptember 16, 2022
Economy Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Opinion Opinion | When the world was a mess, Alabama showed plain common sense In 2021, 26 percent more tourists vacationed in Alabama and spent a record amount of almost $20 billion. Kay IveyJune 20, 2022
National COVID crushed the state’s tourism. The Alabama Tourism Department is trying to help Coming off one of the strongest years on record in 2019, this year will likely go down as the absolute worst. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2020
Economy Ivey attends grand opening of Grand River Technology Park Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) attended the groundbreaking of the Grand River Technology Park adjacent to the Barber Motorsports Park along the vital... Brandon MoseleyOctober 25, 2019