The Alabama Tourism Department recently concluded its annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tuscaloosa, where they honored the best and brightest in the industry. The event was a resounding success, with a record-breaking number of attendees. Notable figures from the state’s tourism sector were present, including Lee Sentell, the director of Alabama Tourism, and Chris Stewart, the Voice of the University of Alabama Football, who served as the Master of Ceremonies.
A total of 15 awards were presented during the ceremony, representing various categories that highlighted the exceptional work done within the tourism industry. From Best Welcome Center to Tourism Organization of the Year, the winners each had their moment to shine.
Among the deserving recipients was the Ardmore Welcome Center, which was recognized as the Alabama Welcome Center of the Year. This esteemed award is a testament to the center’s commitment to providing exceptional service and a warm welcome to visitors. Another notable honoree was Sue Pilkilton, the Director of Ivy Green, Birthplace of Helen Keller, who was named Tourism Executive of the Year for her outstanding contributions to promoting tourism in the area.
The awards ceremony also celebrated outstanding individuals such as Grey Brennan, who was recognized as the Alabama Tourism Department’s Employee of the Year, and Lydia Pennington, the Executive Director of Tourism for Alabama Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, who received the Rising Star award.
These awards serve as a reminder of the tremendous growth of Alabama’s tourism industry in recent years. From doubling tourism spending in the last decade to the continuous expansion of tourist attractions throughout the state, Alabama is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travelers. So, if you haven’t already, make sure to explore all that Alabama has to offer and share your favorite experiences on social media using the hashtag #VisitAlabama.
Alabama Tourism Departmenta nedavno je održao godišnju Konferenciju guvernera o turizmu u Tuscaloosi, gdje su bili počašćeni najbolji i najsjajniji u industriji. Događaj je bio izuzetan uspjeh s rekordnim brojem sudionika. Na događaju su bili prisutni značajni likovi iz turističkog sektora države, uključujući Lee Sentella, direktora Alabama Tourisma, i Chrisa Stewarta, glas Univerziteta footballa u Alabami, koji je bio voditelj programa.
Ukupno je dodijeljeno 15 nagrada tokom svečanosti, koje su predstavljale različite kategorije koje su istakle izuzetan rad koji je obavljen unutar turističke industrije. Od najboljeg centra za dobrodošlicu do Turističke organizacije godine, pobjednici su svaki imali svoj trenutak sjaja.
Među zasluženim dobitnicima bio je Ardmore Welcome Center, koji je priznat kao Welcome Center godine u Alabami. Ova ugledna nagrada je dokaz o posvećenosti centra u pružanju izuzetne usluge i tople dobrodošlice posjetiteljima. Još jedan značajan pojedinac bio je Sue Pilkilton, direktor Ivy Green, rodnog mjesta Helene Keller, koji je proglašen Izvršnim direktorom godine za njegov izuzetni doprinos promoviranju turizma u tom području.
Ceremonija dodjele nagrada također je proslavila izuzetne osobe poput Grey Brennana, koji je priznat kao zaposlenik godine u Alabama Tourism Departmentu, te Lydije Pennington, izvršne direktorice turizma za Alabama Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, koja je primila nagradu Rising Star.
Ove nagrade podsjećaju na ogroman rast turističke industrije u Alabami u posljednjim godinama. Od udvostručenja potrošnje na turizam u posljednjem desetljeću do stalnog širenja turističkih atrakcija diljem države, Alabama postaje sve popularnija destinacija za putnike. Dakle, ako to još niste učinili, ne propustite istražiti sve što Alabama nudi i podijelite svoje omiljene doživljaje na društvenim mrežama koristeći hashtag #PosjetiAlabamu.
Key terms/jargon:
– Governor’s Conference on Tourism – Konferencija guvernera o turizmu
– Alabama Tourism Department – Odjel za turizam Alabame
– attendee – sudionik
– Master of Ceremonies – Voditelj programa
– Welcome Center – Centar za dobrodošlicu
– Tourism Organization of the Year – Turistička organizacija godine
– Tourism Executive of the Year – Izvršni direktor godine
– Employee of the Year – Zaposlenik godine
– Rising Star – Mlada zvijezda
– tourism spending – potrošnja na turizam
– tourist attractions – turističke atrakcije
– social media – društvene mreže
Related links:
– Alabama Tourism Department
– Ardmore Welcome Center
– Ivy Green, Birthplace of Helen Keller
– Alabama Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce
– Social Media in Alabama Tourism