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Detroit To Lead Nation in Travel Growth Over Next 12 Months

Meanwhile, at a Minnesota jobs summit, opinion leaders suggested one possible way to fuel their own economic growth might be to come up with their own version of Michigan's efforts to extend the Pure Michigan brand to market Michigan.

Muskegon County Close to Hiring New Community Development Director

Muskegon County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley is looking to recruit a new community development director to oversee tourism efforts for the county's convention and visitors bureau.

New Event Planning Certificate Program Offered Through Schoolcraft College

Grand Rapids Named to 'Top 100 Places to Live' List

RelocateAmerica has named Grand Rapids one of the “Top 100 Places to Live” in its 14th annual listing of the top communities in the United States.

Experience Grand Rapids Receives Destination Marketing Accreditation

Experience Grand Rapids, the greater Grand Rapids area convention and visitors bureau, has announced it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP).

Grand Rapids Lip Dub Video Receives 2.7 Million Views on YouTube

The Grand Rapids lip dub video featuring thousands of participants throughout the West Michigan city has gone viral with over 1.8 million views, and inspiring travelers from as far away as Australia and Ireland to plan trips to Michigan.

Grand Rapids-Kent County CAA Renews SMG Management Contract

The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) has announced the renewal of SMG’s management agreement for three more years, with the ability to extend the agreement for four additional years.

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