Tourism ALL-a-Bama

05/13/2026

Here’s a fun one for you (and us)!

Today’s newly trained location? Historic Decatur Depot!

Have a train enthusiast in your life? Choo choo choose your next adventure here!

Decatur Parks and Recreation

04/29/2026

Thank you Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau for including us in your Visitor Information Agent day of training!

Our program isn’t just for hotels. It’s for anyone who’s excited to welcome EVERY visitor to a Visit North Alabama museum, visitor center, attraction or other guest-greeting location.

04/09/2026

Join us on Sunday, April 19 as we recognize Autism Awareness Month with Autism Awareness Day presented by Everything On The Spectrum!

We dedicate the day to inclusion, awareness, and support for the autism community. To create a welcoming and sensory-friendly environment, we’ll have:
🤫 Designated quiet space
🧩 Sensory Bags & Ear Plugs available at World Micro Guest Services
🔉 Stadium volume and lights lowered to accommodate those in need

The team will also be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off from 12 PM - 4:30 PM with proceeds benefitting Princess Hailey's Hope Foundation! Get tickets at the link in comments!

04/09/2026

Thank you, Alabama Living for highlighting Tourism ALL-a-Bama and our efforts across the Visit North Alabama hospitality industry to make ALL guests feel welcome.

The accessible travel market is a large and rapidly growing sector in Alabama tourism and poised to welcome and accommodate an increasing number of visitors with varying abilities. Read more in the comments. 👇
Visit North Alabama

03/04/2026

What an absolutely gorgeous day to complete sensory tourism training for a brand new partner location. Thank you for welcoming us, Joe Wheeler State Park!

03/01/2026

✨ New Accessible Travel Resource ✨
We’re proud to share this inspiring story highlighting how North Alabama is creating more inclusive, sensory-friendly travel experiences for visitors of all abilities.

Read the article:
https://www.northalabama.org/sensoryandaccessibility/how-north-alabama-won-me-over-with-incredible-accessibility/

From thoughtful amenities to welcoming attractions, it’s a wonderful example of how intentional accessibility and hospitality can truly make travelers feel seen, supported, and included.

Phoenyx Powell is the founder and content creator of Phoenyx Travels, an accessible travel blog empowering travelers with mobility differences and sensory sensitivities to explore without limits. Following a 2016 motorcycle accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and amputation, Phoenyx t...

11/28/2025

Huntsville Botanical Garden, in cooperation with Autism Support of Alabama, is offering two sensory hour opportunities as part of the new features of Galaxy of Lights.

Sensory Hours will be this Sunday and Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. Anyone can choose to attend at this time, but these time slots are specially designated for guests with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the magic in a more comfortable setting. Regular operations will resume at 6 p.m. on those nights.

“Introducing sensory friendly hours for Galaxy of Lights is another step in our commitment to accessibility and inclusion,” said Botanical Garden CEO Susan L. Wagner. “By creating a calmer, more intentional environment, we’re ensuring that all members of our community can connect with the beauty, joy, and magic of the season in a way that feels comfortable and welcoming.”

During these hours, the lights will shine brightly, but all music will be at a reduced volume to create a calmer experience (narration on the Evergreen Express cannot be adjusted). ASA will provide earplugs for those who need further noise reduction, while supplies last.

A limited number of sensory toys will be available for checkout at the Admission Desk and complimentary vouchers for hot chocolate will be provided by ASA (first come, first served).

This new amenity supports HBG’s continuing endeavors to make improvements to accessibility at the Garden.

“This is truly significant — our first-ever Sensory Night at the Garden,” said Jenny Morris, executive director of Autism Support of Alabama. “As someone who has been part of the Garden community for more than two decades and as the parent of an adult on the autism spectrum, I’m deeply grateful for this chance to open the holiday experience to individuals with sensory sensitivities. Recognizing the special needs community and anyone who faces sensory challenges means so much.

“This beloved Christmas tradition now becomes more accessible to families across North Alabama, allowing them to share in its magic.”

Tickets and details for Galaxy of Lights are available at https://hsvbg.org/galaxy.

11/06/2025

A big thank you to Huntsville Botanical Garden for welcoming Tourism ALL-a-Bama this morning for sensory tourism training. We appreciate your team making space for this important work right before a few hundred kindergartners arrived for their day of exploration.

Your commitment to building visitor experiences that feel welcoming, calming, and engaging for all guests is noticed and deeply valued.

Inclusive tourism is not about changing everything. It is about noticing what already works, adjusting what doesn’t, and making sure every visitor feels like they belong here.

Thank you again for being part of this important initiative in North Alabama tourism. 🌿💚

10/09/2025

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09/20/2025

It’s been a busy but exciting week for Tourism ALL-a-Bama!

Not only were we able to share our story at the AT Alabama Conference in Birmingham, we also received a special shoutout at the Visit North Alabama Annual Meeting and, perhaps most- thrilling, we conducted trainings to add two more cities to our program; Scottsboro and Guntersville!

Thank you for a great week, Alabama!

03/05/2025

Thank you for spreading the word, Phoenyx Travels!