Could Mobile Land a Second Carnival Cruise Ship?
As Mobile prepares for the return of Carnival Cruise Line, an industry analyst says the city could eventually support a second homeported ship.
How Mobile Became a Home Port for Carnival Cruise Lines
A look back at how Mobile built a cruise industry partnership with Carnival, from a 2001 test run to a full-time home port.
Cruisers, Officials Celebrate Carnival’s Planned Return to Mobile
News that Carnival Cruise Line plans to return to Mobile sparked excitement among longtime cruisers, hoteliers and tourism officials across Alabama.
Artist’s Massive Silk Sail Sculpture Takes Flight Inside New GulfQuest Museum
A 21-by-30-foot silk batik artwork depicting Mobile Bay was permanently installed in the rotunda of the soon-to-open GulfQuest museum in Mobile.
What Does the Typical Mobile Tourist Look Like? New Study Offers Answers
A new visitor study gives Mobile tourism officials fresh insight into who visits the Port City, how long they stay and why they come to town.
Downtown Mobile’s Battle House Hotel Named World Top 500 for 2015
The Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa in downtown Mobile earned a spot on Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World list for 2015, city's only entry.
Mobile Council Weighs Contract Diversity Rule, MoonPie Drop Turnout
Mobile's City Council debated a contractor diversity reporting rule, MoonPie Drop attendance data and a proposed flea market animal sale ban.
How Well Do You Know Mobile’s Battleship USS Alabama?
The Battleship USS Alabama arrived in Mobile Bay 50 years ago and remains one of coastal Alabama's most visited historic landmarks.
Inside Fort Conde Inn: How a Crumbling Mobile Landmark Became a Boutique Getaway
Fort Conde Inn in downtown Mobile turned a decaying 1836 mansion into a boutique bed-and-breakfast in the historic village.
GulfQuest Needs $3 Million More to Finish; Museum Board Won’t Fundraise and the City Has Until July 20
Mobile’s still-unfinished GulfQuest maritime museum needed another $3 million in July 2011 — and Mayor Sam Jones proposed the city borrow it, on top of roughly $25 million in city…