The Business of Tourism

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Tourism is one of Michigan's largest industries, contributing an estimated $18.8 billion to the state's economy, generating $1.1 billion in state taxes and accounting for 200,00 jobs statewide.

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Golfing Brings Green to Michigan

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- Courtesy of Brian Walters, Resort & Golf Marketing

Michigan is one of the top golf destinations in the country with more than 850 courses and golf resorts. Golf is a major economic engine for the state attracting the recreational golfer and major events such as the 90th PGA Championship.

Golf

A Centennial Celebration of the Car

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2008 is the "Year of the Car." Celebrate the momentous centennials with this summer long auto-tourism festival.

Year of the Car

Agri-Tourism

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The combination of tourism and agriculture, "agri-tourism," helps to enhance Michigan's appeal as a top tourist destination.

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Lady Luck Takes a Gamble on Michigan

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Michigan is home to 22 casinos scattered throughout the state, adding hundreds of millions of dollars to the economy.

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Summer Food Festivals

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If there's a Michigan-grown fruit or vegetable there's probably a festival for it somewhere in the state.

Pure Michigan