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City touts surge in tourism as National Baptist Convention fills hotels; restaurants, logistics strained
Summary
Chamber of Commerce/Experience Montgomery reported more than 5,300 registrations for the National Baptist Convention, forecasting substantial economic impact and noting hotel occupancy and food-service challenges downtown; councilmembers asked for steps to better support restaurants and late-night dining needs.
Montgomery tourism officials told the council the National Baptist Convention drew more than 5,300 registered delegates this week, filling hotels across the city and creating a forecasted economic impact the presenter said would top $3.4 million; officials said the surge exposed gaps in downtown restaurant hours and event logistical planning.
Ron Simmons, representing the Chamber/Experience Montgomery presentation, said as of the morning of the work session the convention had "registered 5,332 delegates," and the office forecasted an economic impact…
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