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MICHIGAN'S $3 BILLION TRAVEL DEFICIT
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YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST ...
MSU researchers estimate that Michigan's economy currently has an annual trade deficit in travel of nearly $3 billion dollars. This deficit costs the state jobs and results in lost business profits and tax revenues. It is also definitive evidence of an industry facing major challenges.
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2003 TOURISM OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
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There is still time to register for the 18th annual Michigan Tourism Outlook Conference to be held Wednesday, March 5, 2003 in East Lansing. The theme of this year’s conference will be “Identifying and Closing the Gaps". Presentation topics include: a look back at Michigan tourism in 2002, a forecast for 2003, geo-tourism, H.R. development issues, the Michigan travel trade deficit, climate change impacts, changes in Michigan tourism, a state/industry partnership, and information about tourism investment forums.
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A NEW COLUMN FROM TICOM
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 We are pleased that Steve Yencich, President of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan and President/CEO of the Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association has agreed to write a monthly column! His first article addresses how what legislators don't know about tourism can hurt us.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY QUICK POLL
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CHANGES IN LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP
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 Join Senator Gerald Van Woerkom as he briefly reviews the recent changes in the Michigan legislature and how those changes may impact the state's tourism industry.
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TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES
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View a list of upcoming Michigan trade shows & conferences
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View a list of upcoming national tourism industry trade shows & conferences
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ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS
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View a list of current MTB and MTVTA partners and find out about partnership opportunities.
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MICHIGAN TOURISM VIRTUAL TRAINING ACADEMY
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MTVTA's staff invite you to take a look at our newest on-line training course, "Advancing Your Service Expertise in Tourism." We think it is our most exciting course yet! And we especially thank, Carol Emmendorfer of the Mount Pleasant Area CVB, Diane Shabo of the Iron Mountain and Menominee Welcome Centers, Bill Shepler of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, Jim Van Bochove of Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and Al Zehnder of Zehnder's of Frankenmuth for helping us bring this new training opportunity to you and your associates!
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BEEFREEWAY TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH
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“Workplace Diversity” - Michigan workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse as people from different genders, races, cultures, ethnic origins, and lifestyles find themselves working together. This month’s featured BeeFreeway training module, “Workplace Diversity” helps you understand what diversity is and how the demographics of the workforce and the marketplace affect your company or organization and how it does business. Click here to begin the FREE* online learning course “Workplace Diversity.” (*This software has been licensed and prepaid for your use by the Michigan Virtual University.)
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MSU FACULTY VIEWS FOR GOVERNOR GRANHOLM
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In late November 2002, Michigan State University presented Governor-Elect Jennifer Granholm's transition team with a collection of papers about the critical issues, problems and opportunities facing the State of Michigan's new executive leadership. This compilation entitled, Michigan's Opportunities and Challenges: MSU Faculty Perspectives, contained a paper about "Growing Michigan's Tourism Industry," which may be of special interest to you.
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JENNIFER GRANHOLM'S REPLY TO DR. HOLECEK
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On December 18, 2002, Governor-Elect Jennifer Granholm wrote a letter to MTB Editor Don Holecek in response to the MSU Faculty Perspectives paper, "Growing Michigan's Tourism industry," which he coauthored. We're pleased to be able to share her reply with you.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY NEWS & REPORTS
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Your One-Stop Source for Tourism Industry News & Reports!
Click the link below to view recent Michigan tourism industry news links and reports that are categorized by industry sector.
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Click this link to view a similar page with recent national tourism industry news links and reports.
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WORKSHOPS: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM
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You are formally invited to attend two workshops on the "Economic Impact of Tourism" that will be held April 29 in Gaylord and April 30 in Cadillac. These workshops will help business leaders to better understand the important role tourism plays in Northeast Michigan's economy. Sponsors of these workshops include: Michigan State University Extension, the Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau, and the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau.
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