02-05-2025
Millions of visitors traveled to Mobile in 2024: Alabama Tourism Department
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Mobile saw a 2.2% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to the Alabama Tourism Department.
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A Visit Mobile news release said 3.5 million people visited Mobile in 2024 — the largest growth in the state.
'These visitors accounted for $1.9 billion in travel-related spending in Mobile,' read the release.
From May 4 to May 10, the city will be celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week, which highlights the travel community and tourism's role in economic growth.
'Destination development is rapidly producing positive changes in Mobile, and travel andtourism commerce is crucial to the success of these investments,' said David Clark, president &CEO of Visit Mobile. 'Mobile's economic impact from tourism continues to increase in multiplecategories yearly, further validating the city's consistent focus on tourism.'
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Clarke said the development of the new downtown airport, civic center arena complex and approval of the Tourism Improvement District will continue to support the tourism metrics.
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