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GulfQuest hosts "Welcome Aboard Hospitality Days" Oct. 20-21
Oct 15, 2015
MOBILE, AL – With tourism a major source of revenue for both Mobile and Baldwin counties, its no wonder the hospitality industry—hotels, retail, condos, entertainment, visitor centers and restaurants—employ a large segment of the population. The employees in the hospitality industry are critical to the tourist’s experience and are often ambassadors for the Gulf Coast region.
To that end, GulfQuest is hosting a two-day “Welcome Aboard Hospitality Days” during which those who work in the hospitality industry are invited to visit GulfQuest—at no cost—with proof of employment. “Welcome Aboard Hospitality Days” will take place Oct. 20-21, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“Hospitality workers are the front-line people when it comes to tourism,” Brewer said. “They interact, in some way, with every visitor. They are tourism’s best ambassadors. The more they know about what Mobile and, in our case, GulfQuest, have to offer, the better for all of us. We are really excited about letting them experience GulfQuest first-hand.”
Located on the Mobile River, GulfQuest is one of the only interactive maritime museums in the United States and the only museum in the world dedicated to the Gulf of Mexico. With 90 interactive exhibits, simulators, theaters and displays, GulfQuest is a “Signature Attraction” for the Gulf Coast and a major educational attraction for Mobile, Baldwin and the state of Alabama.
“’Welcome Aboard Hospitality Days’ will be an opportunity for those front-line people to enjoy GulfQuest at their leisure,” Brewer said. “To experience GulfQuest in a way that will allow them to share their experiences with others. We are really excited to welcome them aboard!”
GulfQuest is open Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For admission prices and more information about special events and field trips, visit www.gulfquest.org