Governor Fighting For Upscale Hotel At Gulf State Park

Governor Fighting For Upscale Hotel At Gulf State Park (Added: July 17, 2008)

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is appealing a judge's decision that blocked state plans to build an upscale hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The old lodge was destroyed by Hurric (more)

0 Ratings | 0 Video Views

Post a Comment or Rate this Video

» View More Videos

Governor Fighting For Upscale Hotel At Gulf State Park

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: July 17, 2008

» Comments | Post a Comment

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is appealing a
judge's decision that blocked state plans to build an upscale hotel
and conference center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores.
Riley says the state is losing tourism revenue by not having a
resort hotel at Gulf State Park.
The state's lodge at the park was destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane
Ivan. The state developed plans to replace it with a 350-room, $100
million luxury hotel.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Gene Reese ruled last month that
the plan violates state law in part by planning a facility that
would be too expensive for the average Alabama resident to enjoy.
Alabama Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley said Thursday
the state has filed a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)