BIRMINGHAM TO HOST AATC BREAKFAST

SALEM, Ohio — One of America’s top destinations will be inviting travel groups to visit when the Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau takes its message to delegates at the African American Travel Conference (AATConf) April 3–5. The Birmingham CVB will be hosting a breakfast meeting to inform delegates of the many new and exciting points of interest for their groups in Birmingham.

“We are so honored to have Birmingham at AATConf; they are a leader in group tourism and will enlighten our delegates on a great destination,” said the conference’s general manager, Jennifer Ferguson.

Birmingham has recently been named one of the “Top 22 Places To Go” by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Sara Hamlin, vice-president of tourism at the Birmingham CVB, is an industry veteran who cut her teeth in the group travel market. Her direction in Birmingham helped the city develop tourism tools including Five Days in Birmingham, a suggested itinerary for groups, as well as individuals, visiting the area.

If you would like to experience the Birmingham message, please contact Cassandra Blankenship at 800-628-0993 or visit aatconline.com

The Group Travel Leader is taking a trip to Savannah, Georgia, and we want you to come with us!

Our friends at Visit Savannah are arranging a familiarization tour of the scenic and historic waterfront city, and they’re inviting our travel planner readers to attend. The tour will take place July 30 through August 2 and will include the city’s famous garden squares, legendary Southern cuisine, historic sites, natural attractions, museums and more.

You’ll join our advertising account manager Bryce Wilson and a professional travel writer as they explore the area with our Savannah hosts.

Highlights of the four-day tour will include the following:

• City Trolley Tour — Get to know the beautiful squares and historic buildings of Savannah on an open-air trolley.

• Savannah Riverboat — Enjoy dinner, live gospel music and unparalleled views of the city on a riverboat cruise.

• Paula Deen’s Creek House — Dine at one of the restaurants established by the celebrity chef who got her start in Savannah.

• Captain Derek’s Dolphin Tour — Venture into the Atlantic to see dolphins and other sea creatures that make their home in the area.

• Savannah Theater — Catch a live show at one of the city’s most popular group tour destinations.

Your hotel accommodations, meals, admissions and other expenses will be hosted by Visit Savannah. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the region.

You can apply to attend this FAM tour at grouptravelleader.com/savannah-fam. Space is limited, and applications close May 1.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us July 30–August 2 in Savannah!