MSU Extension’s tourism team works statewide addressing community needs and interests in leveraging assets and resources for tourism development. A variety of programs exist to assist a community or region in becoming a destination or launch initiatives to strengthen existing tourism offerings. Programs are specifically designed to involve local leaders and stakeholders in a collaborative process for developing regional synergies and inclusiveness, exploring niche markets and/or capitalizing on the results of community assessments by first-time visitors. Ultimately, programs can form the basis for future development, spawn local leadership, and strengthen community vitality.
- Increase awareness of assets and opportunities.
- Increase knowledge of best practices, trends and changes.
- Develop new leadership roles, opportunities and action items.
- Foster new collaborations and plans among stakeholders to advance community driven tourism.
News
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4-H youth provide valuable feedback to Michigan communities in First Impressions Tourism program
Published on December 14, 2018
4-H youth built valuable skills and contributed to the betterment of two communities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by serving as community assessors.
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Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
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Seeking Breakfast on the Farm hosts for 2019
Published on November 14, 2018
Since 2009, Michigan State University Extension has been working with farm families who host on-farm tours designed to showcase modern agriculture.
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Top 10 reasons to open your farm doors and invite the public in for a tour
Published on November 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are looking for farm hosts.
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Spend an autumn evening listening for owls at the Bird Sanctuary
Published on October 12, 2018
At Owl Prowl on Oct. 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., visitors will get a special appearance from one of the sanctuary’s ambassador owls, followed by a nighttime walk along the sanctuary’s trails to call for owls and listen for their responses.
Contact
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- Andy Northrop
- Community Development and Tourism Educator
- 810-989-6935
- northro5@msu.edu
