The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce their newest full-time staff addition, Julian Burley, as Administrative Assistant. Julian is a Columbia, Maryland, native who graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

The knowledge and networking skills Julian attained at this Historically Black College and University allowed him to gain valuable work experience in management in multiple fields from retail to healthcare and health and wellness. He is committed to the growth of the Huntsville/Madison County area and is looking forward to making this community a destination for all age groups and forms of entertainment through his efforts at the CVB.

Travel and tourism is big business in Huntsville and Madison County. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 more than 2.8 million visitors accounted for an economic impact of $1.2 billion according to the Alabama Tourism Department.