West Michigan Tourist Association 41-county service area includes the entire western half of the Lower Peninsula. Thanks Linda Singer for promoting the benefits of tourism. The Tourism Area of Expertise Team conducted a survey in March to learn about the smaller, independently owned lodging establishments in the Upper Peninsula and the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula. The purpose of the survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the size, type, and age of the establishments as well as the amenities offered, marketing methods, and interest in educational assistance. The following chart shows that currently used methods of promotion.
Indian people join together in dance and song and to renew friendships.
This it a good way for tourism people to interact with American Indian Community leaders. Tourism Conference registration kits will be mailed in July. Sessions will help participants from cultural organizations learn how to attract new tourist audiences by creating cultural tourism itineraries that can be promoted to travel writers, tour organizers and the traveling public. Registration materials will be available in September. Outdoor adventures, shore town getaways, kid-pleasing side trips, Great Lakes State culinary tour are among nearly a dozen features contained within the publication.