The Valley Hotel scheduled to open in downtown Homewood, Ala. in January 2021
October 1, 2020
Valor Hospitality Partners has announced plans to open The Valley Hotel, a 129-room luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Homewood, Ala., in January 2021.
Tag Archives: Alabama
Fall is the perfect time to visit Point Clear’s Grand Hotel
September 15, 2020
The children are back in school in person or virtually, while college football is returning with limited attendance and no tailgating.
Revamped website for Tennessee River Valley GeoTourism
May 4, 2020
The recently-revamped TennesseeRiverValleyGeoTourism.org provides expanded information on indoor and outdoor attractions, including festivals, local places of interests, lodging, and restaurants in a seven-state region including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
John Emerald Distillery switches gears to help local community
March 30, 2020
In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, John Emerald Distillery is providing assistance to Auburn-Opelika hospitality colleagues and community members.
Four Sites Added To Civil Rights Trail
February 27, 2020
Four new attractions and one new city were added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (USCRT) in February. According to Lee Sentell, director of the Alabama Tourism Department and chairman of the USCRT Marketing Alliance, these destinations further enrich the trail experience and the story of the Civil Rights Movement.
Super Spots for Summer Events
January 26, 2018
A variety of research indicates that many benefits can be derived from spending time outdoors. Whether engaging in vigorous outdoor activities or just taking a stroll, most people find that their stress levels are reduced, while their creative skills are enhanced. Adding an outdoor element to group gatherings is …
Crazy Costumes, Interactive Exhibits & Games, Oh My!
September 27, 2017
By Adrianne Bowen
With the soaring popularity of comic cons and other fun role-playing events, costumes and interactive adventures are becoming a major part of today’s trade shows. And it’s not just anime extravaganzas getting in on the fun.
Dazzling Mardi Gras costumes have …
A Visit to the Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook in Birmingham, AL (May 12-15, 2016)
June 15, 2016
True confession: I have traveled through Birmingham, Alabama on many road trips but have never really spent any time there. On the other hand, I have had the pleasure of staying at one of the Kessler Collection’s Grand Bohemian properties (in Asheville, N.C.) and had lunch at another (in …
Mobile Bay CVB Launches Rebranding Campaign
October 13, 2015
MOBILE, Ala. – In a two-part repositioning effort, the Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (MBCVB) – the official tourism and convention marketing organization for the City, County and the Mobile area hospitality industry – announced a name change and the launch of a new brand. The MBCVB will now be …
