MSU Extension Tourism

News

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  United Nation’s World Tourism Organization annual report continues to demonstrate the importance of tourism around the world

  Published on February 19, 2019
  The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) documents facts and figures annually by region and country in a report that reflect the significance of the industry globally.

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  First-time visitors offer suggestions to improve tourism development in East Jordan

  Published on February 12, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.

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  Communities in Michigan continue to receive perspectives of visitors to improve tourism and quality of life

  Published on February 12, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension tourism educators begin working two more communities committed to taking action and making improvements in their communities based on the strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.

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  Trail enthusiasts meet to share exciting developments in southern Wayne County

  Published on January 31, 2019
  Downriver Linked Greenways celebrates new opportunities with trail users, communities and partners.

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  Adding sunflowers to your agritourism rotation

  Published on January 25, 2019
  Sunflowers can bring customers to the farm but involve important management considerations.

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  Evening grosbeaks arrive across the Great Lakes

  Published on December 21, 2018
  Despite the range decline of evening grosbeaks over the years, it is predicted that this winter of 2018/2019 will be an irruption year.

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  Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail website offers new opportunities

  Published on December 19, 2018
  Newly launched site helps visitors explore locations and find events, experiences to help understand, appreciate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage.

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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.