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HOW TWO
TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS ARE BOOSTING THE RIVER REGION’ S
TOURISM INDUSTRY

RESH APING

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THE TOURISM LANDSCAPE

The River Region is experiencing a surge in tourism, thanks to the introduction of transformative gomery has been recognized by The New York
Among various outstanding accolades, Mont-
attractions like the Equal Justice Initiative’ s( EJI) Times as one of the“ 52 Places to Go in 2024”— Legacy Sites and Montgomery Whitewater. ranking alongside global destinations like These additions are not only reshaping the local Paris, Geneva and Morocco. Now designated tourism landscape but are also driving significant a must-see city, the growing interest is not only economic growth for the area. Led by founder elevating Montgomery’ s status but also fueling Bryan Stevenson, the EJI Legacy Sites, with its economy, creating jobs and supporting local their powerful narrative of history and justice, businesses. draw visitors from across the country and spark deeper conversations about the past while Explore how the latest additions to Montgomery’ s tourism industry are signaling significant bringing increased attention and foot traffic to Montgomery. Similarly, Montgomery Whitewater growth and a vision for the future. has quickly become a sought-after destination for adventure-seekers, boosting both tourism and local businesses.
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