Do you ever wonder why we need one more ball field, soccer field, or tennis court? Tourism is the answer. Family vacations now surround their kid's sports. On any given weekend in Dothan there is some type of sporting event taking place, whether it be baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, or BMX. Folks are coming into Dothan to play and guess what they leave--money. Tourism is the largest industry in Alabama and Dothan is working their way up the tourist ladder. The Robert Trent Jones Trail is the largest attraction in Alabama and we have a golf course here. It was host this year to the Hooter's Pro Golf Classic. We host many tennis tournaments with the next one coming September 12. This tournament will bring in 550 players. This year the Future Masters hosted 550 players for an entire week. We won the bid for the Dixie Youth World Series in the future, which will bring in thousands on people. Leisure Services is working on adding to the number of soccer fields to be able to host more tournaments. The list can go on and on. Dothan is preparing to be a great tourist spot.
Not only are the players coming, but they bring their families. They lodge in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, and shop in our stores. Dothan can't help but prosper from sports tourist.
Show that wonderful Southern hospitality to our visitors.
Michelle
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