*Source: 2023 Economic Report; Alabama Tourism Department

Industry Partner Benefits: 

WEBSITE LEADS

BOOK DIRECT ON OUR WEBSITE

Visitors to our site can now book accommodations across many website pages through Staysense by Amplify. This service is offered for free to all our lodging partners in an effort to reduce reliance on 3rd party distribution channels. To learn more and get started, complete this short form.

OFFICIAL AREA VACATION GUIDE

175,000 vacation guides are printed and distributed annually. The guides are mailed to potential guests upon request, available for pick up in our local and state welcome centers, and distributed at area events. A digital version is available on our website, and in 2021, received nearly 81,000 unique visits. Business listings are provided free of charge for many industry partner business sectors and advertising opportunities are available.  

GUEST OPT-IN EMAIL ADDRESSES

Grow your marketing database with new email leads! Industry partners may receive the email addresses of GSOBT newsletter subscribers who have agreed to receive email communications from our industry partners.

FREE DISPLAY OF BROCHURES, COUPONS, AND MORE AT OUR WELCOME CENTERS

Numerous visitors enter our Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Center annually. Be sure rack cards, brochures, or menus featuring your business are available for these guests as they seek to enhance their vacations. Learn more about this valuable, free program by reviewing these collateral display policies. 

Additional included benefits: 

• Partner Portal access
• Crisis communications
• Receive meeting and convention leads. For more information, contact Michelle Russ. 
• Participate in press trips and media hosting opportunities. Contact Kay Maghan to learn more. 
• Local tourism industry events
• Monthly partner e-newsletter
• Access to destination images and videos
• Free Leave Only Footprints and Beach Safe collateral
• Mobile coupon savings pass used by meeting attendees. Contact Ally Dorrough to learn more. 

Optional opportunities: 

• Featured listings 
• Sports sponsorships 
• Co-op advertising 
• Travel show co-ops

Become a partner today and start taking advantage of free tools, reports and advertising for your business!