MSU Extension Tourism

News

• Charlevoix receives visitor perspectives as part of annual entrepreneurship event

  Published on March 26, 2019
  Annual “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” conference offers first-time visitor perspectives to host community as a way to improve visitor experiences.

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  Golden eagles soar across the Straits

  Published on March 22, 2019
  Raptor Fest offers a chance to see this rare eagle species - April 5-7, 2019, in Mackinaw City,

• Michigan State ANR Week is all about education, shopping, networking and more for Michigan Equine Enthusiasts!

  Published on February 26, 2019
  ANR Week guests include: Michigan Horse Industry Update, MHC President’s Gala, and Michigan Horse Expo on Mar. 7-10, 2019 in East Lansing, MI.

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  Marine City welcomes first-time visitor perspectives to strengthen community collaboration and spawn new ideas for tourism

  Published on February 19, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.

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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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  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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  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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  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.