MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Tourists are packing up to visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast and attractions. The Alabama Tourism Department has seen much growth.
“Alabama is a place that people enjoy visiting,” said the the tourism department’s director, Lee Sentell.
The tourism expert explained people are coming back year after year as the industry skyrockets.
“Tourism has grown by a billion dollars a year, with a million more people coming than the year before, for five out of the last six years,” Sentell added.
He believes Alabama is a friendly state with moderately priced destinations.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the tourism industry took a major hit. Nationwide tourism went down 45% in 2020. Sentell notes Alabama only went down 20%.
“That’s because people love to come to Alabama’s beaches. They love our state parks. They love other activities,” he said.
Big crowds are expected this Memorial Day weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
“The room accommodations, bookings…
