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Sports World Games Birmingham 2022: 13,000 foreign visitors from 40 countries are here By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com After years of talk, planning, delays and hype, the World Games are finally here, starting now. “It’s amazing what can happen when people commit to a cause bigger than their own self interest,” said World Games CEO […]

Discover the best things to do in Birmingham, Alabama By: Jools Stone Birmingham, Alabama’s largest city, has a celebrated history, with leafy green spaces, world-famous cultural hotspots and a fantastic food scene. Alabama’s largest metropolis has plenty to offer visitors hankering for some Southern charm, civil rights history and a lively dining scene. Civil Rights […]

Birmingham itinerary: Music and the Civil Rights Movement At all these sites in Birmingham, Alabama, music and singing played a role in inspiring, mobilizing and giving voice to the Civil Rights Movement. Music was more than “We Shall Overcome.” Spirituals, gospel and folk music all played a significant role in the movement. It motivated participants […]

After the dearth of travel in 2020, numbers are beginning to climb again. Birmingham, Ala. (May 5, 2022) —– The local travel industry is making a healthy return according to a study commissioned by the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. The study estimates the economic impact of travel and tourism in Jefferson County in […]

Tourists Spent Estimated $2.2 Billion in Jefferson County (AL) Last Year: Report By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times Visitors spent an estimated $2.2 billion in Jefferson County (AL) in 2021, a 45 percent increase over the previous year’s spending totals, according to a study commissioned by the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The […]

Quiz: what do Trøndela County, Norway; the Balearic Islands of Spain; London; and Birmingham, Alabama have in common? They’re all on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “The 22 Best Places to Go in 2022.” In fact, if you visit the site, you’ll find Birmingham at the very top of that list. Now, for those of […]

Eat your way through these 8 unexpected US foodie destinations IRINA GONZALEZ | Lonely Planet Writer When you look at the most popular foodie destinations across the US, the usual city names come to mind — New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago. But if you’re traveling in search of great eats in 2022, you’ll be […]

The South’s Best Cities 2022 By Southern Living The South’s metropolitan areas are hubs of excitement and entertainment, and when it comes to planning an action-packed trip, few places offer up the cosmopolitan attractions of big cities. A trip to one of the South’s best cities is an invitation to adventurous dining, gallery and museum […]

The World Games 2022 will be one of the most comprehensive sporting events ever to take place in the Southeast and the first time the event has been held in the U.S since its founding in 1981. DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS Birmingham, Ala. —– The greater Birmingham area has long been keen on hosting sporting events. […]

10 Unexpected U.S. Cities With a Surprisingly Good Food Scene By: Karthika Gupta Foodie or not, these small towns will have you licking your lips and patting your belly. From Michelin-starred restaurants and James Beard-nominated chefs to small-town moonshine distilleries and neighborhood diners that have been serving since 1914, these small towns are quickly emerging […]