Growing Visitation and Economic Development in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism with Unforgettable Visitor Experiences

Project Category: ,

Client Name: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama

Year: 2019

Project Website: https://www.gulfshores.com/signature-experiences/

Business Challenges

Assist Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism and their Partners design and develop new visitor experiences to grow shoulder season visitation. Experience categories include Nature/Outdoor Adventure, Arts and Culture, Fitness/Wellness, Retail and Signature attractions.

Solution

Veneto Collaboratory partnered with a variety of unique, local attractions. Organizations included: historic sites, state parks, lodging properties, outdoor adventure companies, The Alabama Zoo, restaurants, and retail venues. New Signature Experiences on Alabama’s beaches repositioned the region as an Experiential tourism destination.

Outcome

Veneto Collaboratory created a collection of unique “Experiences on Alabama’s Beaches.” The collection was launched in 2019 with fourteen new experiences. The offerings reflect the flavor and essence of what makes Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama, a popular tourism destination. The offerings are growing visitation in season and during the shoulder season.