Comments on: Will tourism funding fall away like autumn leaves?

By: Chris MacInnes

Chris MacInnes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:38:41 +0000

Thanks Rep. Scripps for introducing bipartisan legislation to create a permanent funding source for the powerful Pure Michigan Campaign! Now let's get the job done by passing this legislation because, quite simply, we need the business!

By: camille

camille — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:11:47 +0000

On a road trip across the country in 2001 I would talk up MI and our great beaches, beautiful landscape and glacial terrain. More than 80% of those I met have not traveled to MI. I was amazed. Having traveled to most of the continental United States we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, historic sites etc.
My thought on this, is that we are a penninsula, one way in and one way out (ok, not including MN through the UP).
We do not do enough to promote our great lake state.

By: Todd Pride

Todd Pride — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:55:14 +0000

A no-brainer for sure… this is part of Michigan's largest problem; we've taken our natural resources for granted instead of thinking globally. Large thinking provides enormous benefits for future of Michigan. The Michigan Travel Industry thanks the Center of Michigan for this forum.

By: Callie Gaines

Callie Gaines — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:31:10 +0000

In order for Michigan to be a viable state, we need to capitalize on our assets that set us apart from other states – principally, our natural resources. The Pure Michigan campaign, as stated by Rep. Scripps, has been a great success financially for the tourism industry. The campaign has also encouraged a positive image of Michigan to other areas of the country. In our states' current situation, any economic development strategy with proven success record should be a priority in Lansing.

By: Lori Langone

Lori Langone — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:05 +0000

It should be a no-brainer for legislators to vote to support a campaign that is good for the state and a money-maker for all involved.

By: Barbara Barden

Barbara Barden — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:17 +0000

Kudos to the Center of Michigan for recognizing the importance of Michigan's third largest industry and it's potential to turn our state around. The "Pure Michigan" campagin was recently voted by Forbes as the best state marketing campaign of ALL TIME! Tourism jobs cannot be outsourced and we already have the product, a great destination that can rival any other.

By: Robert J. McElroy,MD

Robert J. McElroy,MD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:19:10 +0000

The Pure MIchigan program is superb and should have its own independent funding source. Why Rep. Scripps bipartisan legislation has not been acted upon is yet another indication of a lack of leadership in both houses of the state legislature. There is much talk about improving the economic climate of Michigan. It's time for action.