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Video: Grand Rapids stars in national Pure Michigan commercial
Experience Grand Rapids has announced the launch of the national Grand Rapids commercial — in partnership with the Pure Michigan campaign.
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Tourism experts predict good year for travel
Assessment covers both state and local destinations.
Travel is expected to be on the rise again in Michigan for 2013 as consumer confidence grows and gas prices remain steady.
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County extends lodging tax and payout to Experience GR
Kent County commissioners unanimously agreed last week to extend the duration of the county’s lodging excise tax ordinance and award Experience Grand Rapids a larger payout for the success the destination marketer has had in raising revenue to the tax fund this year.
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Experience GR launching program to enhance traveler experience
Ambassadors will be trained to help city's visitors.
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Ever get to a city, check into your hotel and then think, “Now what?” While some travelers have their phones loaded with helpful travel apps or a copy of “Lonely Planet” tucked inside their backpack, others are looking for suggestions from the city’s locals: Where are the “real” best restaurants? What unique festivals or shows are going on this time of year? And, where do people who live in the city like to spend their free time?
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Experience GR set to receive larger paycheck
Revenue to hotel-motel tax is up and county is ready to allocate more money.
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) The destination marketer for tourism and convention business here is all but certain to get a bigger-than-expected payout for its work this year when Kent County commissioners meet on Thursday.
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Bureau whets appetite for new dining event
Experience GR is pleased with August version of Restaurant Week.
Coming on the heels of a third successful Restaurant Week, Experience Grand Rapids decided to make it official last week by announcing it has yet another dining event up its promotional sleeve.
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