MSU Extension Tourism

News

• Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?

  Published on March 5, 2017
  Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world.

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  Bird trails added to the Blue Water Area list

  Published on March 5, 2017
  St. Clair Metropolitan Planning Commission strengthens visitor attraction by adding bird trails to their already comprehensive list of water trails.

• What are visitors’ first impressions of your community?

  Published on March 5, 2017
  Four communities in Michigan’s Thumb region will undergo the MSU Extension First Impressions program to assess tourism strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in their community.

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  Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started

  Published on February 16, 2017
  Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector.

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  Birding trails helping to encourage tourism, conservation

  Published on February 7, 2017
  Workshop in Traverse City on Feb. 24 will explain how to create, manage and market a trail.

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  Biodiversity Is … Youth voices on biodiversity conservation to be shared through film

  Published on January 24, 2017
  Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more.

• Airbnb “Accountability” strategy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Published on January 23, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals

• Airbnb’s “Transparency and privacy” policy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Published on January 23, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals.

• Airbnb “Good neighbor” strategy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Published on January 16, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals.

• Find a local Michigan event and go with your family

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Discover how to find an event in your area and what benefits await your family.