The Gulf Coast is experiencing a robust recovery. Tourism records set in 2011 were broken again in
2012 as visitors from across the country and the world flock to the Gulf Coast. The Gulf tourism industry
has seen a strong rebound in part due to BP monies. BP has supported the Gulf Coast tourism through
payments of:
• $179 million for state-led advertising campaigns • $7 million non-profit groups and government entities promoting tourism • A BP national advertising campaign that complemented these efforts to promote tourism along
The Gulf Coast’s remarkably recovery is evidenced by:
• Taxable lodging revenue in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach set a new record in 2012, surpassing the previous record set in 2011 by 15%. •…