A Winning Destination

Easily Accessible

Just 45 minutes west of Birmingham on I-20, Tuscaloosa waits to welcome you. Flying into Birmingham and transportation options are convenient and easy for any group. 

Financial Incentives

Visit Tuscaloosa is equipped to offer a financial package to help make hosting your next event in Tuscaloosa more feasible. 

Visit Tuscaloosa Staff Support

Whether it’s complimentary site visits, assistance with bids, distribution of local requests for hotels, venues, and vendors, visitor and registration services resources, expert recommendations, and more, we’re here to help you look good. 

Badge Program

Do your attendees enjoy special offerings and discounts? With the Visit Tuscaloosa Badge Program, your guests can explore the City and save dollars. 

Flexible Spaces

Tuscaloosa County offers flexible spaces for events of all sizes, with more venues on the horizon! 

Local Flavors

With your next event, enjoy diverse catering and dining options that speak to the heart and soul of Tuscaloosa. 

Downtown Delights

Enjoy a walkable downtown filled with many hotels (more than 1,000 rooms!), restaurants, live music, unique shops, and dynamic bars—plus free parking! 

Complimentary Site Visits

We’ll help you experience Tuscaloosa firsthand by arranging complimentary site visits to showcase our hotels, venues, attractions, and surrounding amenities. From initial walk-throughs to tailored tours, we ensure you feel confident choosing the perfect location for your event.

Proposals, Presentations & Bid Assistance

Our team provides polished proposals and customized presentations to strengthen your bid and secure approvals from stakeholders. From economic impact data to creative vision decks, we’re here to make your pitch stand out.

Hotel and Venue RFP Distribution

Save time and streamline your planning process – we distribute your RFP to local hotels, venues, and facilities, gathering comprehensive responses so you can compare options easily and efficiently.

Itinerary Planning

Let us help you build a memorable experience from start to finish. We’ll craft detailed itineraries that include meeting schedules, off-site excursions, dining, and downtime activities that showcase the best of Tuscaloosa County.

Welcome Bags, Visitor Information, & On-Site Registration

From branded welcome bags with visitor information and goodies, to on-site registration assistance, we make sure your attendees feel informed, welcomed, and appreciated. Our visitor resources help everyone navigate the city with ease.

Group, Leisure, and Spouse Activities

Whether it’s golf outings, cultural tours, or shopping excursions, we curate activities for attendees, families, and spouses to enjoy while they’re here. Tuscaloosa offers something for every interest and schedule.

Media and Promotional Support

We partner with you to boost attendance and awareness through local media connections, event listings, and digital promotion. Our team helps you tell your story and maximize visibility.

Event and Volunteer Services

Our team works hard to provide each planner or event organizer with a seamless and legendary experience. Our service always comes with a smile and solutions. We’ll work with you to ensure every detail of your event is covered. Need access to volunteers? We can assist you with volunteer support as well as a personalized sign-up page for volunteer shifts.

Expert recommendations and connections to dependable and affordable vendors and speakers

Leverage our local network to find trusted caterers, transportation providers, AV professionals, and keynote speakers. We’ll connect you to vendors who deliver exceptional service within your budget. Additionally, we can connect you with community leaders if you’re seeking an official welcome for your event.