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Economic Impact

In 2024, 4 million visitors spent a record $2.57 billion in Greater Birmingham, delivering $301 million in tax revenue for the state and Jefferson County, and supporting over 51,887 tourism jobs.

  • 4.04  million

    VISITORS

  • $2.57 billion

    IN VISITOR SPENDING

  • $301 million

    TOTAL TAX REVENUE FOR ALABAMA AND JEFFERSON COUNTY

  • 51,887

    TOURISM JOBS

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    Guides to the best in Greater Birmingham

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    Experience the Magic City

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    We’re a city of dreamers and doers - from the heroes of the Civil Rights movement to the artists, visionaries,...

    Experience the Magic City
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    Annual Events in Greater BHM

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    When you consider all the sporting events, concerts, shows, festivals, museum exhibits, and more, something is always happening in the...

    Annual Events in Greater BHM
    Food & Drink

    MICHELIN Guide in Birmingham

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    Follow this 5-day Birmingham itinerary featuring two to three MICHELIN-recognized restaurants a day for the ultimate culinary adventure in the...

    MICHELIN Guide in Birmingham
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    Birmingham Coffee Trail

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    No matter where you are in Birmingham or the surrounding cities, you’ll find no shortage of unique, locally loved coffee...

    Birmingham Coffee Trail
    Food & Drink

    Our Favorite BHM Restaurants

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    Dine like a local by following the guide to our GBCVB Convention Sales Team's favorite restaurants in Greater Birmingham!

    Our Favorite BHM Restaurants
    Culture

    HBCU Tour

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    Alabama is home to more Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than any other state—and there’s no better place to...

    HBCU Tour
    Food & Drink

    Birmingham Dining Guide

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    Your guide to restaurants, coffee houses, breweries, and night clubs in the Downtown, Southside, and Entertainment Districts.

    Birmingham Dining Guide
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    Guide to Traveling to Birmingham

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    Birmingham’s central location in the Southeast makes it an easily accessible destination to visit. Driving, flying and traveling by train...

    Guide to Traveling to Birmingham

    Marketing Toolkit

    Promoting your event? Our media toolkit has everything you need to get attendees excited about their upcoming Birmingham visit.