Each year, the 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast
attract over 5 million visitors, injecting nearly $3 billion into our local economy. While our small town atmosphere presents the perfect setting to raise your family, our loyal visitor base presents a unique opportunity for your business to experience exponential growth.
Quick Facts:
- 5.3 million people visited the Alabama Gulf Coast in 2012
- $2.9 billion in visitor spending
- 45k travel related jobs
- Lodging revenues are up 13.4% YTD in 2013
- Retail Sales have increased 5.8% YTD in 2013
- The local tourism industry accounts for $1 billion in wages & salary
View the latest Visitor Profile study
Visitor Composition Visitor Budget Breakdown
Family
|
65.8% |
Accommodations |
$1,146.05 |
Couple
|
24.7% |
Food/Entertainment |
$652.39 |
Group of Couples/Friends
|
13.0%
|
Retail/Grocery |
$303.42 |
| Single |
3.2% |
Miscellaneous
|
$100.45 |
With Business Associates
|
1.1% |
Source: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
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