Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Nick Nerbonne from the MEDC and Pure Michigan checks in. Lots to chat about too!
Economic Impact of Tourism in Michigan:
125 million+ annual visitors to Michigan
$27.3 billion in visitor spending
324,000+ Michigan jobs supported
$3.2 billion in state and local taxes generated
Source: Tourism Economics, 2022
Pure Michigan Campaign:
Influenced 1.5 million visitor trips in 2023
$2.5 billion in visitor spending
$156 million in state taxes generated
Source: SMARI Insights, 2023
Michigan Fun Facts:
- 3,200+ miles of Great Lakes coastline – the longest freshwater coastline in the world
- World’s largest freshwater sand dunes (Sleeping Bear Dunes)
- 120+ lighthouses (No. 1 nationally)
- 11,000+ inland lakes
- 1 million+ registered boats (No. 3 nationally)
- 5 national parks
- 103 state parks with 14,000+ campsites
- 13,000+ miles of state-designated trails
- 650+ public golf courses (No.1 nationally)
- 191 wineries
- 400+ breweries
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