Tourism; creates a grant program for boosting state tourism economies affected by global trade disruptions and foreign travel slowdowns; creates a competitive grant program to fund tourism-related infrastructure projects; creates international and domestic marketing campaigns; establishes the Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council
This bill creates the Tourism Revenue Recovery and Global Promotion Act to support Alabama's tourism industry in response to global trade disruptions and travel slowdowns. It establishes a grant program for eligible tourism businesses like hotels and attractions to help with staff retention, facility updates, and marketing, with no single entity receiving more than $100,000. The legislation also funds international marketing campaigns to attract visitors from affected countries, supports domestic advertising for in-state travel, and provides grants for tourism infrastructure improvements like visitor centers and trail enhancements. Additionally, it creates a Tourism Sector Economic Monitoring Council composed of five appointed members who will track economic trends and advise state leaders on tourism strategies.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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