Michigan Posts Continued Strong Occupancy Gains
Led by strong results in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, and in spite of a cooler and wetter May than usual, Michigan occupancy gains continue to outpace the U.S. average. The May report from Smith Travel Research also shows improvement YTD RevPar as compared to the rest of the nation. More...
State Per Diem that Remains Unchanged for 10 Years
MLTA continues to advocate for an increase in the Per Diem lodging rate for state employees. The longstanding rate continues to be $65 which when adjusted for inflation is just over $51. MLTA will be meeting with Department of Technology, Management & Budget staff to present a PowerPoint presentation outlining the problems caused by a Per diem that has not changed in over a decade.
View the Per Diem presentation here. (PowerPoint not required)
Staff Changes
MLTA says good bye to Operations Coordinator Lindsay Weismiller who will be relocating to Farmington Hills to join her husband who recently graduated from Wayne State Medical School. Lindsay spearheaded many positive changes in our operations and helped grow the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism to the premier event that it has become. Our best wishes to Lindsay, husband Mark and son Bryce!
Joining MLTA's staff is Kylie Binns, who left her position as Convention Services Manager for the 320 room Hyatt Lisle just outside of Chicago to join our staff. Kylie is a 2010 graduate of The School of Hospitality Business at MSU where she was on the Deans List for all eight semesters. Kylie brings unique training and experience to her new position and we look forward to working with her in service to our members and greater industry.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
FINALLY! OPTIMISM ON MICHIGAN'S ECONOMY!
After a decade of mostly pessimistic news, economists gathered for this week's annual Revenue Estimating Conference in Lansing and said the latest figures show Michigan's 10-year recession has finally ended and the economy is growing strongly.
The state is on track to erase the heavy losses it saw after the national economy plunged in late 2008. However, it will be many years before the state can regain the immense losses it took over the past ten years.
"Our view is that the Michigan economy is in the early stages of a sustained recovery," said George Fulton, director of the University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics.
Economists agreed on a projected unemployment rate of 10.2 percent for this year, 9.8 percent for 2012 and 9.5 percent for 2013.
The consensus agreement on job growth was 66,000 this year, 39,000 in 2012 and 48,000 in 2013. The conference also agreed that personal income would grow by 4.9 percent this year, 2.9 percent in 2012 and 4.4 percent in 2013.
Mr. Fulton said one significant change has come in the profitability of the "Detroit Three" automakers, which are again moving toward 16 million in vehicle sales. Ten years ago, with vehicle sales at 17 million, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler made little profit. But now, after Ford's cost-cutting measures and GM and Chrysler going through bankruptcy, 16 million in vehicle sales is leading to solid profit.
Michigan is home to 24 percent of the U.S. auto industry and 43 percent of the "Detroit Three" automakers' capacity. He noted that while the "Detroit Three" closed 14 plants between 2008 and 2010, only one was in Michigan.
The state is on track to erase the heavy losses it saw after the national economy plunged in late 2008. However, it will be many years before the state can regain the immense losses it took over the past ten years.
"Our view is that the Michigan economy is in the early stages of a sustained recovery," said George Fulton, director of the University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics.
Economists agreed on a projected unemployment rate of 10.2 percent for this year, 9.8 percent for 2012 and 9.5 percent for 2013.
The consensus agreement on job growth was 66,000 this year, 39,000 in 2012 and 48,000 in 2013. The conference also agreed that personal income would grow by 4.9 percent this year, 2.9 percent in 2012 and 4.4 percent in 2013.
Mr. Fulton said one significant change has come in the profitability of the "Detroit Three" automakers, which are again moving toward 16 million in vehicle sales. Ten years ago, with vehicle sales at 17 million, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler made little profit. But now, after Ford's cost-cutting measures and GM and Chrysler going through bankruptcy, 16 million in vehicle sales is leading to solid profit.
Michigan is home to 24 percent of the U.S. auto industry and 43 percent of the "Detroit Three" automakers' capacity. He noted that while the "Detroit Three" closed 14 plants between 2008 and 2010, only one was in Michigan.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Register Today for the 2011 Pure Michigan Governor's Conference!
What is a reciprocal agent and how can they bring more European travelers to your destination or property? Find out on Tuesday afternoon at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism!
Governor's Conference 2011
www.milodging.org
Only one month away - register today!
Governor's Conference 2011
www.milodging.org
Only one month away - register today!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Downtown Development Panel-Monday, March 21st
After hearing from Roger Brooks Monday morning of the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference, discuss firsthand accounts of downtown development stories right here in Michigan. Panelists include: Ray Minervini, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Wendy Dant-Chesser, head of Cornerstone Alliance, Benton Harbor and a Bar......ry Murray, the Dearborn Economic Growth Corporation. Register for the conference today!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sue Hershkowitz Coore to present at Pure Michigan Governor's Conference
Sue Hershkowitz-Coore is presenting Power Sales Writing, How to Say It to Sell It! Monday, March 21st at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference. This day long sales seminar is perfect for hotel, CVB and Chamber of Commerce sales professionals. Sue will look at ways to make your lodging property or destination more profitable, professional and productive through improved communications. Register today for the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Roger Brooks Keynote Speaker at 2011 Conference!
Roger Brooks will be the opening keynote at the 2011 Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Monday, March 21, 2011. As the founding member of the award-winning Destination Development International team, Roger Brooks has assisted more than 800 communities with their branding, tourism and marketing efforts. Presenting o...n the Art of Branding a Community, this session demystifies & explains that process. Visit www.milodging.org/conference for complete conference details including the full schedule of events, speaker bios, or to register today!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Grassroots Alert! Go to the Phones and Email ... NOW!
This is it.
The fate of this year's winter Pure Michigan campaign - and possibly next year's summer campaign too - will be determined in the next few days by the Lame Duck Michigan Legislature.
We need the entire state - all tourism segments and all employees (not just owners and managers) to send emails and make phone calls to first their State Senator and then to their Representatives. We need the calls to start immediately because the Lame Duck Legislature is only scheduled to hold three more session days before it legally expires on Dec. 31.
If your schedule is too tight and you can only make one phone call, contact your State Senator!
It is especially important that we generate many calls to Senators who represent districts with ski resorts, snowmobile trails, and/or summer attractions.
Click below to get contact information for your State Senator and Representative;
Find my State Senator.
Find my State Representative.
Send them the following email or state the following in your phone call.
______________________________
1. My job and my family's economic future rest on tourism outcomes.
2. If you fail to fully fund Pure Michigan before leaving for the year, the winter tourism season will not be promoted and tourism outcomes will be depressed.
3. A vote for full funding of Pure Michigan supports continued growth of our industry and more jobs and tax revenues. Lack of legislative action on funding will kill that growth and could cost me my job.
4. You've always told me that you support Pure Michigan.
5. Will you speak out in caucus meetings and urge leadership to allow a vote to be taken on funding for this year's campaign?
6. Can I count on you to demand continued funding for Pure Michigan before the lame duck session ends? Will you help me fight for my continued employment?
_____________________________
Let's get after this like we never have before.
Make it happen ... NOW!
The fate of this year's winter Pure Michigan campaign - and possibly next year's summer campaign too - will be determined in the next few days by the Lame Duck Michigan Legislature.
We need the entire state - all tourism segments and all employees (not just owners and managers) to send emails and make phone calls to first their State Senator and then to their Representatives. We need the calls to start immediately because the Lame Duck Legislature is only scheduled to hold three more session days before it legally expires on Dec. 31.
If your schedule is too tight and you can only make one phone call, contact your State Senator!
It is especially important that we generate many calls to Senators who represent districts with ski resorts, snowmobile trails, and/or summer attractions.
Click below to get contact information for your State Senator and Representative;
Find my State Senator.
Find my State Representative.
Send them the following email or state the following in your phone call.
______________________________
1. My job and my family's economic future rest on tourism outcomes.
2. If you fail to fully fund Pure Michigan before leaving for the year, the winter tourism season will not be promoted and tourism outcomes will be depressed.
3. A vote for full funding of Pure Michigan supports continued growth of our industry and more jobs and tax revenues. Lack of legislative action on funding will kill that growth and could cost me my job.
4. You've always told me that you support Pure Michigan.
5. Will you speak out in caucus meetings and urge leadership to allow a vote to be taken on funding for this year's campaign?
6. Can I count on you to demand continued funding for Pure Michigan before the lame duck session ends? Will you help me fight for my continued employment?
_____________________________
Let's get after this like we never have before.
Make it happen ... NOW!
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