Though the beach season is kicking into high gear, the oil that continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico is bound to put a damper on the tourism industry. So how do you promote your sunny beaches when your sunny beaches are stained with oil? It’s not easy…One group, The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Social Club, has a website and YouTube channel called “The Beach Is Calling.” A series of “Daily Beach Update” videos features host Rebecca Wilson describing each day’s beach conditions in Alabama. And it’s not just about the weather.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=124867