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By Stephanie Rebman – Editor-in-Chief, Birmingham Business Journal Feb 24, 2023 Ten thousand visitors were in Birmingham throughout a weekend earlier in February. It was for Kami-Con, Alabama’s largest anime and gaming convention. While that most likely was not on local executives’ radars, it was projected to generate more than $1 million in economic impact. […]

10,000 visitors expected for Alabama’s largest anime and gaming convention BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 2, 2023) – The Magic City is set to welcome 10,000 attendees for Kami-Con, a three-day convention that celebrates Japanese culture, gaming, anime, comics, television and movies. Celebrating its 14th year, Kami-Con will be held February 10-12 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex […]

Discover Birmingham, Alabama Thursday, 26 Jan, 2023 By Graham McKenzie Named after the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, Alabama is itself the state’s third most populous city after Huntsville and Montgomery. It is in fact a relatively new city, formed as part of the post US Civil War reconstruction strategy. Making the most of rail […]

Alabama Life & Culture Two Alabama restaurants, one chef among semifinalists for 2023 James Beard Awards Pizza Grace, which is located in the Mercantile on Morris development on Morris Avenue and First Avenue North in downtown Birmingham, is a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist for the best new restaurant in America.(Bob Carlton/bcarlton@al.com) By Bob Carlton […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 23, 2023) –The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) today announced the hiring of Jessica Lumsden Black as vice president of marketing and communications. As a member of the senior leadership team, Black will oversee the GBCVB’s marketing and branding efforts and develop communications strategies that expand the city’s reputation as […]

Alabama Life & Culture Alabama civil rights trail gets national exposure in Smithsonian State tourism director Lee Sentell stands with a copy of a new ad featured on the back cover of the January-February 2023 issue of Smithsonian magazine. (Photo by Greg Garrison/AL.com) By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com The Alabama State Tourism Department bought a […]

Ross Bridge Golf Course Photo Credit Art Meripol Golfing Magazine: Golf Birmingham, Alabama By Tom Landers – COME Birmingham, Alabama, is a young, sophisticated city located in the heart of the southeastern United States. The climate is moderate year-round, making the city an excellent choice for golfing throughout most of the year. Alabama’s Robert Trent […]

CITY GUIDE Visiting Birmingham: G&G’s Guide to the Alabama City The biggest town in Alabama is full of small charms and memorable flavors—here are our picks for new sights and classic delights By JENNY ADAMS The Alabama Theatre and Lyric Theatre in Birmingham. PHOTO: BIRMINGHAM LANDMARKS, INC. Birmingham is a dichotomy of visuals. Red Mountain, […]

Global Visitors To Birmingham Find Hospitality As Warm As The Weather By Birmingham Times By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times Florian Larose is not a world traveler. The 23-year-old from Paris, France, had never been to Birmingham – England or Alabama. He’s in the middle of his first trip to the United States, […]

CBS MORNINGS Thousands of athletes from around the world descend on Birmingham, Alabama to compete in the 2022 World Games. Mark Strassmann reports on the emerging sports that are vying for a spot in the Olympics. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK