Gulf Tourism Promoter: ‘The Beach Is Calling’ — And There Are Barely Any Tar Balls (VIDEO) | Talking Points Memo

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.


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