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ISSUES AROUND "RACINOS"
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In this month's issue of Michigan Tourism Business, Editor-in-Chief Don Holecek writes about the issues concerning "racino" development, which could occur if the Michigan Senate passes a series of bills that would permit video lottery terminals (VLTs) to be installed at the seven horse tracks in southern Michigan.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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TOURISM OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
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It’s time to register for the 19th annual Michigan Tourism Outlook Conference to be held Wednesday, March 10, 2004 in East Lansing. The theme of this year’s conference will be “On the Road to Recovery Through Product Development." Presentations will include the usual look back at Michigan tourism in 2003, followed by a forecast for 2004. Others will focus on the role tourism businesses and destinations play in making Michigan a premier state in which to live and work. We’re excited about our line-up of speakers and think you may find this to be one of our best conferences ever! The finalized agenda will be available at the conference web site in early January.
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WHAT IS WUPHTN?
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 The Western Upper Peninsula Heritage Trail Network has been hard at work "enhancing, linking, preserving and interpreting the unique aspects of the Western U.P.'s natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of all." Steve Nelson, the MSU County Extension Director for Iron County, shares some news about their progress to-date.
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
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Michigan Tourism Business is now offering advertising space and monthly sponsorships to deliver your message to thousands of tourism industry professionals in Michigan each month. Click here to view a PDF file or Word file explaining how information about your business can appear in an upcoming issue, or contact the Publisher.
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NEW DNR WALLEYE POLICIES
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Senator Gerald Van Woerkom shares news about the Michigan DNR's new walleye fishing policies on Lake Erie and explains how these changes may impact the tourism industry in the surrounding area.
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BLUEPRINT FOR NEW TOURISM
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 On October 7, 2003 the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed its Blueprint for New Tourism (PDF File), which issues a call to action for both government and the industry to make several long-term commitments to ensure the prosperity of Travel & Tourism - one of the world's largest industries, responsible for 200 million jobs and over 10 percent of global GDP. The Blueprint for New Tourism contains a new vision for Travel & Tourism and strategies to guide its recovery from a series of unprecedented set backs over the past few years, in the form of terrorism, war, economic slowdown and SARS.
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1ST MICHIGAN TOURISM INVESTMENT FORUM
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The Tourism Resource Center and the School of Hospitality Business at MSU are organizing the first ever Michigan Tourism Investment Forum. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn on May 26 and 27, 2004 immediately following the Michigan Hotel, Motel and Resort Association’s Annual Conference. The objective of the forum is to bring all those interested in tourism investment together in one place at one time “to make deals.” Participants will include bankers, developers, operators, planners, designers, regulators, destination marketers, economic development offices, consultants and others who play roles in the development and expansion of tourism facilities and services. The program will include educational sessions, exhibits, and ample opportunities to network. Forum planners are currently beginning to identify prospective sponsors, participants, speakers, and exhibitors. Please contact Alex Nikoloff by e-mail or phone 517-353-0793 if you have suggestions for the forum organizers. Further information will be available on our website as the forum program develops.
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A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER IN 2004
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 This month TICOM President, Steve Yencich, has written about how the "law of large numbers" can make grassroots lobbying more effective, and he stresses how important lobbying has become for the tourism industry since the advent of term limits in the Michigan legislature. He also reviews several issues that significantly impact tourism in our state: legislation to limit billboards, the need to increase tourism promotion funding, and post Labor Day schools.
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ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF BOATING IN MICHIGAN
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 A recent study conducted by the Recreational Marine Research Center at Michigan State University recently found that, in 2002, approximately 1.1 million watercraft were registered in Michigan, and more than 3 million Michigan residents participated in recreational boating activities. Registered boat owners logged more than 22 million boating days in 2002, and spending by recreational boaters in 2002 was estimated to be $2.24 billion, including $880 million in boat sales, $502 million in annual craft spending, and $860 million on boating trips. This spending generated $636 million in income to business owners and employees and produced a total of 24,000 Michigan jobs. To read the report, visit the Michigan Boating Industry Association (MBIA) web site.
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A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE FOR TOURISM NEWS
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Want to see what the media have been reporting about travel, tourism and recreation? If so, click one of these links, Word document or HTML formatted page, to view the latest tourism industry news and reports from Michigan and across the nation. The items on these pages have been organized and dated to simplify your search for information.
(Please be patient while loading these pages if you’re using a dial-up connection, they contain a lot of content.)
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CONFERENCES & TRADE SHOWS
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View a list of upcoming Michigan tourism industry conferences and trade shows.
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View a list of upcoming U.S. tourism industry conference and trade shows.
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MICHIGAN TOURISM VIRTUAL TRAINING ACADEMY
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