Member Newsletter

September 2023

President's Message
GLCVB is now Choose Lansing^TM
Fall Mixer
Safety Seminars
Radisson Becomes DoubleTree
Two New Hotels

Congratulations to Dave Lorenz
Universal Playground Opening
City of Lansing Parking & Mobility Questionnaire
Tips for MSU Football
Special Deal or Event?

New Members
Member Portal Training
Upcoming Conventions & Sports Events
Upcoming CTA Classes
Blogs
Hotel Occupancy

President's Message

Hopefully everyone received the email announcement of the rebrand to Choose Lansing and Lansing Sports Commission…Plan on something Greater! The rebrand is a result of the accumulation of months of research, including surveys and focus groups with community leaders, locals, visitors, and industry experts including many of our member and partners. This exciting change reflects both the recent and upcoming development in the greater Lansing area.

While our name and look have changed, our mission remains the same. We will still promote tourism and travel to the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties, in order to benefit the local economy. The word “greater” has dropped from our name, but it stands out in the tagline as a nod to our reach across the region.

Stay tuned for all the exciting new ways the brand will be used throughout our upcoming promotions to visitors, convention and meeting planners and sport event planners!

Please reach out to me at jpingston@lansing.org if you have any questions or insights.

Thank you!

Julie

Greater Lansing CVB is now Choose Lansing

The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is excited to share that the organization is rebranding as Choose Lansing^TM!

Choose Lansing^TM is a non-profit, Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that seeks to positively impact the community’s quality of life by developing the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties as a visitor destination. This was the mission of the GLCVB, and it remains its mission moving forward. Only the name and logo are changing.

The rebrand is a result of the accumulation of months of research, including surveys and focus groups with community leaders, locals, visitors, and industry experts. This exciting change reflects both the recent and upcoming development in the greater Lansing area.

Over the coming weeks and months, the Choose Lansing^TM team will update promotional materials, signage, website, and other collateral to reflect the new brand.

Glass of Beer in Front of Looking Glass Brewery

Register for the Fall Mixer at Looking Glass Brewing Company

Our fall member and CTA mixer will take place on October 12 from 4:30-6:30 PM at Looking Glass Brewing Company in DeWitt. Come and check out beautiful Downtown DeWitt in the fall! Enjoy a selection of food and beverages from Looking Glass Brewing Company as well as some tasty baked goods & treats from Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe.

Register Now

Choose Lansing to Offer Active Shooter Preparedness Training

Join us for this FREE seminar. Space is limited. This 2-hour program will give you and your organization the tools to help deal with the unexpected. Our certified presenter will show participants what to look out for and what to do in a bad situation. The program will demonstrate the three tactics to keep yourself and others safe during an active shooter attack—run, hide, and fight, and give valuable tools to keep yourself and those around you safe. Active Shooter Preparedness Monday, September 25, 2023. Two sessions. - Morning Session: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Register to attend. - Afternoon session: 2-4 p.m. Register to attend.

AC & Hyatt Hotels Now Open Near Frandor!

On August 24, the AC Hotel by Marriott Lansing/University Area and the Hyatt House Lansing/University Area officially opened! The AC Hotel by Marriott Lansing/University Area is a lifestyle hotel that features 156 guest rooms, an expensive AC Lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The Hyatt House Lansing/University Area offers a more extended stay experience with spacious suites that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The hotel also features a fitness center, a swimming pool, and a business center.

Dave Lorenz Named State Tourism Director of the Year

Michigan's Dave Lorenz has been named State Tourism Director of the Year by the U.S. Travel Association. Lorenz was announced as the honoree before more than 1,000 destination marketing professionals at the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, the premier annual gathering for destination and tourism leaders, held this year in Savannah, GA. U.S. Travel’s National Council of State Tourism Directors—a body representing the official tourism offices of all states and U.S. territories—votes on the award annually ahead of ESTO. Congratulations, Dave!

Universally Accessible Playground to Open in September 2023

The Community Foundation is building Play Michigan!, the first universally-accessible playground in the region, designed to promote inclusivity and the health and wellbeing of ALL children. This extraordinary $3.2 million+ playground-park on the downtown Lansing riverfront will be a destination for families throughout our region and beyond.

Picture Credit: Capital Region Community Foundation

Parking Information sticker on a parking kiosk

City of Lansing Parking & Mobility Questionnaire

Lansing Parking Services, in collaboration with Walker Consultants, have created a survey as part of their ongoing Parking and Mobility Study. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey.

Take Survey

5 Tips for Attending a Michigan State Football Game

As the weeks pass, the weather turns cool and for Michigan State University football fans, it’s tailgating season!

Listen carefully and you’ll hear the rallying cry of “Go Green!” followed by the answer of “Go White!” Some may argue that THIS, this season right here, is the most wonderful time of the year.

Have a Special Deal or Event? Don't Forget to Submit It!

Do you have a special offer or coupon? Are you throwing a fun event? Let us help you promote it!

Log into the member portal and submit your coupon or event to entice visitors to come experience your business.

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X-Golf Lansing

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Member Portal Training

Sign up for free member portal training! In-person and zoom options are available.

Stay In the Know with the Member Portal:

Access the convention calendar – see who’s in town. Great for outbound marketing
Update your business website listing for both lansing.org and lansingsports.org
Update your contact information
Update your photos within your website listing
Offer a discount or special offer coupon
Connect with industry peers
Respond to Hotel, Meeting Facility, or Sports Venue leads
Pay Membership Dues Invoice
Post a hospitality job opening on the website
Post a public event to the website
Order Visitor Guides