Press Releases

Plan Your Trip to the Most Sensory-friendly City in Michigan! LANSING, Mich.— The Greater Lansing region prides itself on being a welcoming community and it is our goal to provide the best experience to all guests that visit. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 59 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Therefore, in 2017 the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau began a collaboration with regional attractions to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse individuals and their families. Multiple attractions have joined the partnership including: Impression 5 Science Center, Celebration Cinema, MSU’s Abrams Planetarium, MSU Museum, Potter Park Zoo, Michigan History Center, State Capitol Building, Lansing Art Gallery, the Lansing Lugnuts, Preuss Pets and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.

LANSING, Mich. – After a long and successful career in the hospitality industry, Jack Schripsema, CTA, President and CEO has announced his retirement from the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) held its annual meeting on February 25 and announced good news for the regional hospitality industry and local economy.

  LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has selected Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA as its next President/CEO.

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired Hannah Kroll, CTA as Sales Manager for the organization.

LANSING, Mich.— The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA), and the Michigan State University rugby team are pleased to announce the return of the Battle for the Mitten Rugby Invitational on

LANSING, Mich.--The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that Michigan’s Capital Region will be a key stop for one of the premier automotive events in the state for 2019 – The 13-year anniversary of the Historic Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour.

LANSING, Mich. – The campus of Michigan State University will be a home away from home for some of the world’s most creative problem-solvers this May 22-25, as it plays host to the 2019 Odyssey of the

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce Be A Tourist In Your Own Town will celebrate its 25 th Anniversary by opening the doors to over 110

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) held its annual meeting on March 13 and announced good news for the local economy and recognized numerous individuals with awards for their vision, dedication and loyalty to the Greater Lansing region.

LANSING, Mich.— The Greater Lansing region prides itself on being a welcoming community and it is our goal to provide the best experience to all guests that visit. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 59 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Therefore, in 2017 the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau began a collaboration with regional attractions to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse individuals and their families. Multiple attractions joined the partnership including: Impression 5 Science Center, MSU’s Abrams Planetarium, MSU Museum, Potter Park Zoo, Michigan History Center, State Capitol Building, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing Lugnuts, Preuss Pets and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.

WHO: The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) staff, Board of Directors as well as area hospitality industry staff and other regional community leaders. WHAT: Executive leadership of

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired Melissa Nay, CTA as Membership Manager for the organization. Nay comes to the GLCVB from

LANSING, Mich. – Julie Pingston, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and David Buckenberger, Senior Vice President of Business Development of the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired Carol Royse, CTA as Visitor Information Specialist for the Greater Lansing Visitor