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Lansing Hospitality Industry Gathers For Accessibility Summit

Dozens of hospitality industry professionals gathered at the new AC Hotel by Marriot for Choose Lansing'sinaugural Tourism Accessibility Summit in October 2023. We were excited to welcome keynote speaker and accessibility advocate Kristy Durso all the way from Texas, as well as two local experts, Cathy Blatnik with the Mid-Michigan Autism Association and Meegan Winters, founder of AbleVu. …

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7 Trail Etiquette Principles to Practice

There's nothing better than a day spent on the trails. Whether hiking, biking, or riding a horse, Greater Lansing offers multiple trail systems throughout the region. The opportunities are endless. No matter what method of travel you choose, it is important to practice proper trail etiquette in…

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CVBs Bring Massive Value

As a Senior Sales Manager with the Greater Lansing CVB, I bring some unique insight to the position. Prior to my most recent meeting planning role with a state association, I spent 13 years in the hotel industry. Over the course of that time, I was a sales manager for Marriott hotels in 3 different large cities. At every stage of my career, I have seen the value in partnering with Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) to help bring meetings and events to those cities by participating in sales missions and site visits. I loved my CVB’s as a hotelier, but I had not yet learned how much more they would do for me later in life as a meeting and event planner…

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Hotels Offer Special Rates for First Responders and Medical Personnel

Lodging for First Responders & Medical Personnel Please see the link below for a list of Greater Lansing hotels offering special rates for first responders and medical personnel that may be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Please contact the hotels directly for more information and to book your stay. Please note that many of these rates are offered for a limited time and restrictions may apply…

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Three Keys to Success In Hospitality

Event professionals, whether they are on the planning side or the supplier side, are always looking for ways to get better. The industry is constantly changing and that requires even those on top of their game to be increasingly nimble…

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