News

Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Arts and Eats Tour

Published on April 1, 2015
Arts and Eats returns to west Michigan for the fifth year, promoting local artists, farms and eateries!
Michigan’s Annual Tourism Conference announces impressive tourism numbers

Published on April 1, 2015
The Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism hosted its annual conference and reported “214,333 jobs are directly supported by visitors to Michigan,” and has outpaced all other industries in Michigan for job growth.
What to do with all this plastic? Part 3

Published on March 29, 2015
“Harmonious” innovation spawns from Paraguay’s Landfill.
State program helps bring life back into our downtowns

Published on March 10, 2015
Michigan Main Street Program, revitalizing our communities.
Slick slopes, sustainability and the Great Lakes State

Published on February 24, 2015
A national program outlines sustainability steps for ski resorts for over a decade now; Michigan is late to the table.
Educators have the opportunity to attend the 29th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University.

Published on February 16, 2015
Conference topics include a history of fisheries, Asian Carp, wild rice, BMPs in Lake Erie, restoration efforts, and a virtual tour of wildlife.
New Detroit river international wildlife refuge gateway to be constructed

Published on February 16, 2015
The new Refuge Gateway will welcome thousands of visitors each year for outdoor recreational fishing, birding, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, wildlife observation and environmental education.
Michigan wine tourism research articles new to MSU Grapes web

Published on February 11, 2015
Research findings on Michigan wine tasting rooms reveal better understanding of increasing wine tourists and enhancing their experience.
You vacation based on climate, but you pack based on weather

Published on February 9, 2015
While 2014 was reported as the warmest year on record globally, the Great Lakes region experienced one of the coldest winters on record last year. What gives? The answer lies in the difference between weather and climate.
International tourism strong in stable regions of the world

Published on February 3, 2015
United Nations World Tourism Organization 2014 publication reflects on tourism data.