#STEAlabamaBeaches

21196 East Beach Boulevard,Gulf Shores AL 36542

23 February, 2024

Description

We invite you to our 5th annual Southern Travelers Explore Conference, taking place February 23-25, 2024 in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. #STEAlabamaBeaches will be an educational vacation with a true Southern experience. Travel writers, CVBs, and DMOs will convene at The Lodge at Gulf State Park for educational sessions, small group discussions, and a marketplace, while also enjoying some of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach's fantastic offerings. Tickets Tickets for #STEAlabamaBeaches are $249, and include all programming, local activities, meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners), and networking opportunities. Whether you are a travel blogger, writer, influencer, or just a travel enthusiast, we would love for you to join us in Gulf Shores. Note: There may be an opportunity to apply for a Pre or Post FAM Trip. *CVBs and DMOs, email SouthernTravelersExplore @gmail.com for your ticket information. All ticket holders must be at least 21 years old. Weekend Overview Schedule TBD Weekend will likely play out as: Friday (programming and opening event) Saturday (breakfast, programming, local activities and lunch, Dine-Around event) Sunday (programming, brunch, marketplace). Programming Chosen closer to the conference date Why Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama? There’s Something for Everyone on Alabama’s Beaches With its sun-drench landscape and laid-back coastal lifestyle, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach create the ideal climate for networking and relaxing. When the work is done, you can enjoy an array of activities such as charter fishing, kayaking, glass blowing, or even sandcastle building. Experience 32 miles of white-sand beaches and everything they have to offer. *Photo courtesy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Satisfy Your Appetite Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to a thriving culinary scene with award-winning chefs and fresh Gulf seafood. You can even have a chef cook your catch after a day of charter fishing with a hook it and cook it restaurant! Whether you’re hungry for upscale dining at a white-tablecloth restaurant, down-home cooking at spot that’s a vacation tradition, or mouthwatering burgers and bushwackers at a beachside dive, Alabama’s beach cities can satisfy your appetite. Go on an Adventure Adventure comes in many forms. For some, it’s an exhilarating day reeling in red snapper. For others, it’s a peaceful morning spent kayaking the back bays of Alabama’s beaches. It could even be an oxygen relief facial for some! Adventures don’t have to be extreme, which means there’s something for everyone in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Whether you want to learn sandcastle-building skills from a master sand sculptor, create a vase on a potters wheel, or race around our islands in a cat boat, we’ve got you covered! *Photo courtesy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Accommodations #STEAlabamaBeaches will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. A Hilton Hotel property, The Lodge is a model of environmentally-friendly coastal development where connectivity to the outdoors is a central focus. The hotel features 350 non-smoking rooms, four restaurants, and more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. An active lifestyle, access to nature and environmental restoration all play a large part in the character of The Lodge experience. Outdoor terraces provide places to sit, relax, and enjoy morning sunrises or sunsets by the fire pit. Multiple boardwalks provide direct access to the beach for a morning walk, a day of sunbathing, or an evening stroll. The surrounding park offers access to more than 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, Segway tours, nature center, outdoor classrooms, kayaking, guided nature walks, and more. This unique hotel stands out from other Gulf Coast destinations because of its size, the diversity of its preserved ecosystems, and commitment to sustainability. There is simply nowhere else like it on the Gulf Coast. *The hotel charges $10 for self-parking and $20 for valet parking per night. *Photos courtesy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Questions? Have questions about #STEAlabamaBeaches? Email Melody and Taylor at SouthernTravelersExplore @gmail.com. Stay up to date with all #STEAlabamaBeaches information on our Facebook page. Learn more about Southern Travelers Explore. *By purchasing a #STEAlabamaBeaches ticket, you consent to a photo release and being contacted by conference sponsors. *All #STEAlabamaBeaches tickets are nonrefundable. No exceptions will be made.