By Camila Bello Castro
A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.
The post Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.By Camila Bello Castro
A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.
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By Isabella Figueroa Nogueria
Frank Boles, a retired Central Michigan University historian, has spent decades documenting Michigan’s past. His latest book, “Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan’s Fabled Straits,” explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
The post New book shares how Mackinac Island became Michigan’s tourism gem first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.By Isabella Figueroa Nogueria
Frank Boles, a retired Central Michigan University historian, has spent decades documenting Michigan’s past. His latest book, “Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan’s Fabled Straits,” explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
The post New book shares how Mackinac Island became Michigan’s tourism gem first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
Created as a story-telling campaign, the website helps visitors find local specialties, complete with an interactive map to plan their route. This is an instalment in Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.
Created as a story-telling campaign, the website helps visitors find local specialties, complete with an interactive map to plan their route. This is an instalment in Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.
Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in America, statistics show. Yet, there are no lifeguards at 99% of the public beaches, all while coastal towns rake in hundreds of thousands […]
Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in America, statistics show. Yet, there are no lifeguards at 99% of the public beaches, all while coastal towns rake in hundreds of thousands […]
Seven area organizations recently received funding from the 2025 Experience Ontario program, including Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival. “These seven organizations are doing incredible work to bring people of all ages together and celebrate what makes our region unique. This funding will help elevate their events and create memorable […]
Seven area organizations recently received funding from the 2025 Experience Ontario program, including Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival. “These seven organizations are doing incredible work to bring people of all ages together and celebrate what makes our region unique. This funding will help elevate their events and create memorable […]
Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) welcomed Lauren Eby and Kathryn Bruce from the economic development department to their March 25 meeting in Point Clark to talk about tourism in Bruce County. Eby explained that the department focuses on tourism, agriculture and community development by supporting residents and businesses through various initiatives. One such well-known program is […]
Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) welcomed Lauren Eby and Kathryn Bruce from the economic development department to their March 25 meeting in Point Clark to talk about tourism in Bruce County. Eby explained that the department focuses on tourism, agriculture and community development by supporting residents and businesses through various initiatives. One such well-known program is […]
