Category: News
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Bama-Q Grilling Series Presents Grilling in T-Town on Saturday, July 9
Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) has partnered with the Bama-Q Grilling Series to host Grilling in T-Town on Saturday, July 9th at Druid City Social as an official Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) competition. With the goal of creating more opportunities for family-friendly events that unite the community through food sport, TTS is working with local…
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Don Staley to Transition to Advisor and Consultant for Visit Tuscaloosa Beginning July 1
Don Staley to Transition to Advisor and Consultant for Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports / Visit Tuscaloosa Beginning July 1 “On behalf of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) and the board of directors, it is both bittersweet and exciting as we share an update on the timeline of Don Staley’s expected retirement,” said Samyra Snoddy, TTS…
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TTS Board of Directors Appoints Kelsey Rush as President and CEO in Waiting
Tuscaloosa, AL– The Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) board of directors has announced Kelsey Rush as president and CEO in waiting for the organization. Don Staley continues to serve TTS as their president and CEO and will do so until his retirement. Rush returned to TTS one year ago as the vice president of marketing and communications…
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Tuscaloosa Toyota, PARA’s Ol’ Colony Golf, and TTS Bring First Professional Sports Tournament to the Community
Tuscaloosa, Ala. ~ Tuscaloosa Toyota, PARA’s Ol’ Colony Golf, and Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports (TTS) will host a press conference to announce the Tuscaloosa Toyota Golf Classic, an official qualifier for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) EPSON Tour. The inaugural event is the first professional golf tournament to come to our community of West…
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TUSCALOOSA TOURISM AND SPORTS HIRES JOSH RIVERS FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Josh Rivers will join Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) as the director of community development, effective April 4th. Rivers will be leaving his role as assistant director at the Bryant Conference Center, where he has served for the past 10 years. Rivers joins the TTS team with 12 years of hospitality, tourism, and leadership experience.…
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Stan Adams Promoted to Executive Director of Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 STAN ADAMS PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS FOR TUSCALOOSA TOURISM AND SPORTS Tuscaloosa, AL – President and CEO Don Staley has announced the promotion of Stan Adams to Executive Director of Sports for Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) effective immediately. Adams, who has been with the organization in a…
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This Summer, It’s Time To Say ‘Let’s Go There’!
Last September, Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports helped launch the Let’s Go There campaign, a domestic initiative to inspire future travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. All sectors of the travel industry united to encourage Americans to keep their travel flame lit and plan for “one day.” For most of us, that day is here. The vaccination…
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Tuscaloosa Is the Power of Travel
National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry. This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its dynamic workforce. The 38th annual NTTW, taking place May…