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Andrew Felts

As the Communications & Public Relations Manager at Visit Mobile, Andrew actively promotes the iconic destination to international and domestic media. When he's not hosting a press trip around the city, you are likely to find him at community events or traveling and exploring various cultures and cuisine.

100 Reasons Why Tourism Matters to Mobile

There's no denying that tourism matters in Mobile! Tourism brings cash to our communities, creates jobs, enhances the local economy and improves the quality of life for residents. At the same time, travel and tourism heightens cultural awareness, help create a sense of place for a community and can…

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FEATURE: The Van Antwerp Old Fashioned

The Van Antwerp Building has stood at the corner of Royal and Dauphin Street in downtown Mobile since the mid-19th century.For almost 7 decades, the Van Antwerp was a three-story building which housed G. Van Antwerp & Sons' drug store. At the turn of the century, the Van Antwerp Building grew to 120 feet becoming the city of Mobile's first skyscraper and the first reinforced concrete skyscraper in the Southeastern United States…

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Mobile, Alabama 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…

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Weekend Events You Can't Miss

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at these events that the whole family can enjoy: April 9 — ArtWalk LoDa ArtWalk celebrates National Poetry Month and Kites Over Mobile This hybrid event will feature local artists, arts organizations, and downtown businesses – including…

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