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Lee Sentell Steps Down After Tourism Boom | Birmingham News
Lee Sentell, Alabama’s longtime tourism leader since 2003, is retiring after transforming the state’s tourism economy from $6 billion to nearly $25 billion annually. Known for bold, creative campaigns spotlighting Alabama’s small towns, barbecue, arts, and nature — including six Mercury Awards — Sentell also championed cultural institutions like the Rosa Parks Museum and state arts boards. Grateful for the partnerships he built, he’s stepping aside to watch Alabama’s tourism legacy continue to soar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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