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

Summary

The bill sets up a state‑run grant program for tourism businesses hurt by trade issues or travel slowdowns, allowing up to $100,000 per business for staff, facility upgrades, or marketing. It also funds international and domestic marketing, competitive infrastructure grants, and creates a five‑member council to track tourism trends and advise officials. The goal is to boost Alabama’s tourism economy and make it more resilient to global disruptions.

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