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June 3, 2025 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, joins Kevin on the 2025 Pure Michigan Golf Tour to highlight Gaylord's Golf Mecca.

April 1, 2025 ~ Over the weekend, Northern Michigan faced a huge winter storm. Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, checks in with Kevin from Gaylord to share what Northern Michigan currently looks like.

January 17, 2025 ~ Kevin is Gaylord to celebrate winter and all their outdoor activities. Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylor Area Convention and Tourism Bureau.

November 20, 2024 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director at Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau and Brad Jacobsen Director of skiing at Treetops Resort previews Gaylord's 2025 Winter season.

Jason & Mike react to Darius Slay's comments about the Eagles opening the season in Brazil against the Packers and the apparent reluctance to do so, FSR MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi stops by the show, the hit goes out on an athlete that's quickly risen to national attention, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to ride and learn. Take an exterior or interior ride with the Original bike tours and learn even more about the island. Plus if you want a last minute trip and want accommodations, call the Tourism Bureau at 906-847-3783 for last minute cancellationswww.mackinacislandbiketours.comBook a tour:call: 954-895-0746 email: CAPExcurionsionsOnMackinac@gmail.comwww.totallymackinacislandpodcast.com

National Travel and Tourism Week is May 19-25, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Jordan & Christine of Discover Downstate Illinois to discuss our new 2024 partnership. Discover Downstate Illinois covers more ground than any other Convention and Tourism Bureau in the state of Illinois. They represent 21 counties stretching the Mississippi River east of St. Louis to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. They are both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy the big city life and simply country treasures all in one place. In this episode, we talked about our upcoming content partnership, the unique bucket list finds in their bureau and everything that makes this region special. Our takeaway is, become a tourist in your own city!Support the Show.

April 10, 2024 ~ Paul W. gets to the heart of Gaylord, Michigan, with Barry Owens and Paul Beachnau, live from the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. Discover how Treetops Resort and the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau joined forces to overcome a tough winter and are now gearing up for an exciting summer. Get a sneak peek at the must-attend events, like the golf season launch and the savory “Grill on the Hill” BBQ competition. If you're curious about the secret behind their smoked pork butts competition victory, or eager for insider tips on the upcoming festivities, then this conversation is your ticket. Listen in and let Barry and Paul guide you through the vibrant tourism scene of Gaylord! Visit TreeTops.com for more details.

Mary Claire Potter has spent most of her life working for various chambers of commerce. On three separate occasions, that has included Hudson — including her current role as the President of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Mary Claire is about as plugged into the Hudson community as it gets, as she spends countless hours with local business owners, community members, and residents of the town at various functions and events all year long. She's also been one of the most-recommended guests so far for the podcast.On this week's St. Croix Stories, Mary Claire shares more about her passion for chamber work, talks about the pride she takes in seeing the support for local businesses in Hudson, goes behind the scenes on her experiences being in not one but two movies filmed in Hudson, and much more.To learn more about the work of the chamber, go to hudsonwi.org.Follow St. Croix Stories on Facebook and Instagram, and hear all episodes at stcroixstories.com.

Brandy Gleason is once again joining Will Miller with special guest Shannon Carter to talk about the hidden gems of Ohio Amish Country. In her role as the Tourism Marketing Manager for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Shannon spent years promoting tourism to the second-largest community of Amish people in the world, spanning a 30-mile radius across Holmes County. And as the author of the book 100 Things to Do in Amish Country Before You Die, Brandy Gleason knows the area inside and out.  In this episode, they're discussing:  ●      Which non-traditional Amish Country experiences to explore, including picking flowers, seeing steam engines up close, and booking a romantic couples getaway●      The #1 way to know if your visit to Amish Country was a success●      Where to get the best food, including pies, tarts, a buffet, the famous “hot trail and Swiss” sandwich (a local specialty), and the biggest and best Long John donuts in the state●      Why you should download Wander, the interactive map app that lets you easily navigate Ohio Amish Country's tapestry of small, rural towns ●      What events to schedule your visit around, including the blowout Harvest Fest every September in Berlin, and the 2024 Heartland Rally at Evergreen RV Resort, hosted by Brandy Gleason herself●      And so much more Amish Country's strong, tight-knit community is a wonderful place to bring the whole family and offers tons of welcoming, wholesome fun for all ages. To learn more about Ohio Amish Country, visit www.visitamishcountry.com, where you can book accommodations at nearby campsites and hotels. Look for the link to the downloadable Wander app in the header. To learn more about the Ohio Heartland RV rally in fall 2024, email GleasonFamilyAdventure@gmail.com before January 31st to reserve a spot.  Click here to watch the full episode.  

Jan. 5, 2024 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau joins Kevin and Tom live from Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

Brian, John and Sam spend the morning with Tim Zahner, Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and cover all the reasons to visit and have a ball in Sonoma.  Tim's a great sport as we cover lots of ground from History, Vineyards and Wine to Cannabis tours.  Sit back, pour yourself a glass and enjoy! [EP299]

This episode is called: "But wait, there's more!" As Teresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker chat with Jennifer Sistrunk, Executive Director of the South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Tourism Bureau about what fun events are yet to come in 2023! AND. When the new "Social District" will open downtown! Southhaven.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 15-points this morning from Friday's close, at 16,585 on turnover of 3.7-billion N-T. The market closed the trading day in negative territory on Friday, as a technical rebound from the prevous session ran out of steam. The semiconductor industry led weakness in the market, while select artificial intelligence development-related stocks bounced back to give some support to the local main board. **Tourism Bureau 'Optimistic' about 6 Million Tourist Target for 2023 ** The Tourism Bureau says it's optimistic about hitting its goal of 6-million tourist arrivals by the end of the year. According to the bureau, firgure between January and June suggest it is likely to hit that target, as Taiwan saw a total of nearly 2.7-million visitors from January to June. That figure is almost half the amount from the same period of 2019, when nearly 6-million visitors were recorded. Acting bureau director-general Zhou Ting-chang says visitor numbers from countries including South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are either on par with, or already exceed (超過) pre-coronavirus pandemic numbers. Data shows the largest number of visitors between January and June were from Hong Kong and Macau, followed by Japan and South Korea. **Tainan Reporting More Dengue Fever Cases ** More dengue fever cases are being reported in Tainan. The total number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the city now stands at 1,223 since June 13, when the first case of this year was confirmed. Most of the cases has have been reported in the city's Yongkang, Annan, Rende and East districts. Local government officials say this year's outbreak is being compounded (使加劇) by the recent heavy rains, which have resulted in an increase of potential mosquito breeding habitats - such as stagnant water sources. While the rains have also made disinfecting potential outdoor breeding sites impossible. **Russian Shelling Kills ** Russian shelling (砲擊) in southern Ukraine has killed at least seven people, and warning shots were fired by a Russian warship. AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. **Greece Rescues Migrants from Sea ** Greek authorities say they have safely rescued 48 migrants from a rudderless (無舵的) inflatable boat off the island of Lesbos, close to the Turkish coast. A patrol vessel evacuated the migrants Sunday morning and took them to the port of Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos. Three of them remain hospitalized. The coast guard did not mention the ethnicities of the migrants, but a YouTube video it released shows most of them are Africans. The coast guard says the packed inflatable vessel then sank. Greece has seen a rise in migrant arrivals from Turkey, mostly by sea, in recent weeks amid more mild summer sailing conditions. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

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Hong Kong officials and social leaders have condemned the disrespectful behavior of some Cathay Pacific crew members toward non-English speaking passengers, and said they had tarnished the city's reputation as an international aviation hub, stressing that such incidents must not occur again.In a viral online post, a passenger who is fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese detailed how three flight attendants repeatedly complained in English and Cantonese about passengers who didn't speak English well on a recent Cathay Pacific flight.Cathay Pacific took action by sacking the cabin crew members involved on Tuesday and pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of their service, staff training and relevant mechanisms to improve service quality.Addressing a Wednesday activity in Guangzhou, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that the disrespectful words and deeds of Cathay Pacific Group cabin crew members hurt the feelings of Hong Kong and Chinese mainland people and undermined the city's consistent values of respect and courtesy.Although the crew members involved have been dismissed, similar incidents must not be allowed to occur in the future, and Hong Kong's image of being respectful and courteous to visitors needs to be restored, he added.Also in response to the incident, Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung said it was a serious breach of Hong Kong's reputation for service excellence, long-standing values and ethical standards.The secretary hoped that a review of the company will be completed as soon as possible and that fundamental improvements will be made to the company's mechanisms and staff attitudes, in order to live up to Hong Kong's reputation as an international aviation hub and a welcoming city.Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, secretary for the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau of Hong Kong, emphasized that such individual incidents could affect the image of Hong Kong and tarnish the promotion of tourism in the city.Noting that the tourism industry is of great importance to the city, Yeung urged every tourism practitioner and Hong Kong resident to be respectful and polite when receiving tourists.Ricky Chu Man-kin, chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong, told a local radio program on Wednesday that if a service provider requires customers to use a certain language, it may constitute indirect discrimination.Lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung, member of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, said that the existing racial discrimination ordinance could not deal with discrimination within the same race.Luk called on the city to enact legislation as soon as possible to prevent Hong Kong residents from discriminating against mainland tourists as soft confrontation against the central government. He hoped related proposals could be tabled to the Legislative Council for discussion in the next legislative year.Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay Pacific Group, held a news conference about the incident on Wednesday and apologized to the public in Mandarin.Lam acknowledged that the incident has dented the company's reputation, especially in the mainland market. He reiterated that Cathay Pacific has zero tolerance for any serious breach of the company's rules, regulations and code of ethics.Lam said he would lead an interdepartmental working group to conduct a comprehensive review to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents by re-examining the service process, personnel training and related systems.Reporter: MIKE GU

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Government Extends Import Duty Reduction on 75%-Alcohol Product Materials ** The Customs Administration says the reduced import duty on materials used to produce 75-per cent alcohol products used as sanitizers or disinfectants has been extended (延長) for another six months. The import duty was first cut from 20 to 10-per cent in February 2020 at the start of the the coronavirus pandemic and it has since been extended several times. According to Customs Administration, the decision to extend the reduction is aimed at ensuring sufficient supplies of sanitizers and disinfectants due to the on-going coronavirus situation here in Taiwan. The reduced import duty will remain in place until August 26. Figures show that as of January 31 of this year, 45.47-million liters of raw materials have been imported since the duty was first reduced, resulting in tax relief of 118-million N-T. **Average Hotel Room Rate Hit Record High in 2022 ** The Tourism Bureau says the average daily room rate at international hotels in Taiwan hit a record high last year, despite relatively low occupancy due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the bureau, data shows that the occupancy rate at international hotels averaged 48.06-per cent in 2022. That was the fourth-lowest in history. However, the average room rate increased for a third consecutive year to stand at a record setting 4,195 N-T. **EU Circulates Resolution on Russian Invasion of Ukraine ** The European Union is circulating the resolution to be voted on by the U.N. General Assembly on the eve of next week's first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It calls for a cessation (停止) of hostilities and a peace that ensures Ukraine's “sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.” There are no vetoes in the 193-member world body, so the resolution is certain to be adopted at the end of a high-level emergency special session of the assembly Feb. 23. The assembly has become the most important U.N. body dealing with Ukraine because the Security Council is paralyzed as a result of Russia's veto power. While the assembly's five previous resolutions on Ukraine are not legally binding — as council resolutions are — they are important as a reflection of world opinion. **Berlusconi Acquitted in 'Bunga-Bunga' Party Case ** Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been acquitted of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious "bunga-bunga" parties. The 86-year old media tycoon had been accused of paying young showgirls and others to give false testimony about the allegedly raunchy (色情的) parties. The other 28 defendants have also been acquitted. Berlusconi has faced many court cases. However, he has denied any wrongdoing in all cases and accused prosecutors of pursuing a political vendetta against him. **Raquel Welch Dead at 82 ** And finally, Hollywood star Raquel Welch has died after a brief (短暫的) illness. She was 82. The A-P's Margie Szaroleta looks back at her career. < [CLIP] Slug: > That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus had details on: Chicago's Tourism Bureau Lands $5.5 Million Grant To Bring More Visitors To City Neighborhoods: Twelve neighborhoods primarily on the South and West sides will be added to the city’s marketing efforts […]

Joe Henry from the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #145. Joe discusses the Keep It Clean Program. The purpose of Keep It Clean is to educate, promote, and enforce on ice clean up of trash and other waste. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

爆片、爆卦不間斷，全新的壹蘋新聞網。App免費下載：https://app.nextapple.com/GMQ7 －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ We talk a week of TikTok talk, a pending Taipei by-election, a partial Tourism Bureau budget freeze and more.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 180-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,554 on turnover of 4.2-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex recovered most of its early losses to close marginally lower on Thursday, as investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing rebounded from an initial downturn after going ex-dividend. However, many large cap tech stocks remained weak as investors digested comments by U-S Fed Chair Jerome Powell overnight after America's central bank raised its key interest rates by an additional 50 basis points. **Taipei 101 NY Show to Feature 16,000 Fireworks ** The Taipei Financial Center Corporation says this year's New Year's eve event at the Taipei 101 will feature 16,000 fireworks being set off over the course of five minutes. While there will also be simultaneous light displays on all four sides of the building to mark the beginning of the New Year. According to the Taipei 101 owner, it expect some 1-million people to attend the event. Taipei 101 Chairman Zhang Hsueh-shun says the show will also feature a variety of patterns, including peace pigeons, smiley faces and the tree of life, designed to convey (傳達, 表達) the theme of the show -- "looking after the world and shining dreams." Zhang says the New Year fireworks display will cost 50-million N-T and has been paid for by sponsorship from the Tourism Bureau, the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Chunghwa Telecom, C-T-B-C Bank and Audi. **Malaysia Landslide Leaves Missing ** A Malaysia fire department official says some 50 people are feared buried after a landslide hit a campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early today. Local media cited police as saying initial information indicated that some 100 people may have been at the campsite in Batang Kali, around 40 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, when the incident occurred. A fire department official told The Associated Press that rescuers are searching for an estimated (估計的) 50 missing people. He provided no further details. **Russia Warns US Defense Systems in Ukraine Could be Targeted ** Russia has warned that US defense systems in Ukraine could be targeted for attacks. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. **Peru Ousted President to Remain in Custody ** A Peruvian judge has ordered ousted President Pedro Castillo to remain in custody for 18 months, approving a request from authorities for time to build their rebellion case against him. The ruling Thursday came a day after the government declared a state of emergency as it struggles to calm violent protests. The protests erupted after Castillo was voted out of power by lawmakers last week, following his attempt to dissolve (解散) Congress ahead of an impeachment vote. Castillo and his legal team refused to participate in Thursday's virtual hearing, arguing it lacked “minimum guarantees.” He was represented by a public defender. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

December 9, 2022 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau and Adam Haberkorn, Western District Maintenance Manager for Huron-Clinton Metroparks, talks with Kevin and Tom about winter fun to be had around the state.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 141-points this morning from Friday's close, at 14,636 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market closed flat on Friday, as it moved in a narrow range as Wall Street was closed for Thanksgiving and didn't provide any direction for local investors, who were worried about a technical pullback after recent solid gains. Many foreign institutional investors were also absent from the market due to the U-S holiday. **DPP Vows to Engage in Introspection ** The D-P-P says its poor showing in the local government elections is indicative (表示 … 的) of public opinion and the party will now seek "self-reflection." According to D-P-P Secretary-General Lin Hsi-yao, the party will squarely face the reasons for its setback at the polls, after it managed to secure only five of the 21 city and county leadership seats. The K-M-T secured 13 of the 21 seats up for grabs, while the D-P-P ended with two less seats than it had going into the local elections. The D-P-P's secretary-general says he believes the internal decision-making teams that shape major party policies should be held responsible, as the loss reflects public opinion of its performance. And Lin also says the D-P-P's chances of recovery will depend on how it acts going forward into two legislative by-elections and one mayoral election that will be taking place soon. **Arrivals Numbers Hit Nearly 100,000 in October ** And, The Tourism Bureau says nearly 100,000 tourists came to Taiwan in October, after the government lifted quarantine regulations. Data shows that a total of 93,206 people arrived in Taiwan in that month - and that's an increase of 560-per cent compared with October of last year. According to the Tourism Bureau, Taiwan saw the largest number of visitors based on the growth rate of other major regional tourist markets in October, and was followed by Japan. Of those arriving in Taiwan, 98.57-per cent came by air, with 90.49-per cent of that total landing at Taoyuan International Airport. The Tourism Bureau says most of the tourists stayed for between 8 and 15 nights. **Cameroon Landslide Leaves Dead and Missing ** Authorities say at least 14 people are dead in Cameroon's capital after a landslide at a funeral. Dozens of others remained missing as rescue crews continued digging through the rubble (瓦礫) with flashlights. The local governent says that the search for survivors in the Damas neighborhood of Yaounde would continue. About a dozen others injured in the landslide are being treated at local hospitals. **US Officials Criticize China COVID19 Policy ** US health officials have suggested that China's approach ( 方法，方式) to COVID-19 isn't realistic. This comes after widespread protests across China against the government's tough covid-19 containment measures. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington. **Yemen Signs Economic Aid Deal with Arab Monetary Fund ** State media says Yemen's internationally recognized government has signed an economic aid deal worth $1 billion with the Arab Monetary Fund. A state news agency said the country's Saudi-backed administration signed the deal on Sunday to push through wide-ranging economic reforms. Yemen's economy has been decimated by a civil war that has pitted (使…競爭) Houthi rebels against the government that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates back. The Arab Monetary Fund is based in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi and operates as a sub-organization of the 22-member Arab League. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,596 on turnover of $2.76-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex bounced back from early losses on Tuesday, but market sentiment remained cautious, as many investors opted to stay on the sidelines, awaiting the release of the minutes of the U-S Federal Reserve's last policymaking meeting. The bellwether electronics sector led the rebound, with large-cap semiconductor stocks in focus, while buying was also seen in financial and old economy stocks, particularly those in the petrochemical (石油化的) sector. **Japanese Firm Become First Foreign Company to Receive Travel Subsidies ** Japan-based Hiraiwa Construction has become the first foreign company to receive travel subsidies following the opening of Taiwan's border to quarantine free arrivals in mid-October. The Tourism Bureau says the subsidies were issued after the company chose Taiwan as the incentive travel destination for its employees this year. According to the bureau, Hiraiwa Construction kicked off this year's employee incentive (獎勵) travel on November 11 and is expected to bring about four groups with a total of about 100 employees to Taiwan before December 2. Each group will receive 30,000 N-T in subsidies for tourism activities in Taiwan. The subsidies have been issued under the Tourism Bureau's guidelines for foreign companies that bring in at least 100 employees to Taiwan stays of at least three days and two nights. **Palestinian Youth Killed in West Bank Raid ** The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces shot and killed a 16-year-old Palestinian during a nighttime raid in the occupied West Bank. It says Ahmed Shehada was killed by an Israeli bullet early today and four others were injured. The Israeli military had no immediate comment. A wave of Israeli-Palestinian fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem has killed more than 130 Palestinians this year, making 2022 the deadliest since 2006. **US Supreme Court Refuses to Block Trump Tax Returns ** The US Supreme Court has refused a request from former president Donald Trump to block (阻止) the release of his tax returns. It ends a three-year legal fight by Trump to prevent a House of Representative committee from reviewing his returns. Nick Harper reports from Washington. **Germany Celtic Gold Coins Stolen from Museum ** Ancient gold coins dating back to around 100 B.C. has been stolen from a museum in southern Germany. Bavarian state police said the coins were stolen early Tuesday from the Celtic and Roman Museum, 60 kilometers north of Munich. The 483 coins were discovered in 1999 during excavations (發掘、) of an ancient settlement and are considered the biggest trove of Celtic gold found in the 20th century. The German news agency dpa reported that authorities estimate the value of the coins, which together weighed about 4 kilograms, at several million dollars. Police are appealing for witnesses who might have seen suspicious individuals near the museum. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 29-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 13,077 on turnover of 3-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex tumbled to its lowest close in two years on Tuesday as investors scrambled to dump large cap electronics stocks on the back of heavy losses seen in the tech sector on Wall Street overnight. Market watchers say investors were once again concerned about possible further rate hikes by the U-S Federal Reserve. While the announcement last week by the U-S Department of Commerce that it would expand restrictions (限制) on exports of I-C and related production equipment also placed downward pressure on the local tech sector. **20 Tour Groups Scheduled to Arrive in Taiwan Tomorrow ** The Tourism Bureau says 20 tour groups will be arriving in Taiwan tomorrow, the day the government lifts all coronavirus quarantine border restrictions. According to the bureau the tour groups are from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. They have a combined total of 244 tourists. Central Epidemic Command Center head Victor Wang says the government has no plans to reverse (撤銷) its coronavirus policies, despite concerns that the current domestic outbreak is "still at a plateau." **Taiwan Lantern Festival to Return to Taipei ** The Taiwan Lantern Festival is returning to Taipei for the first time in 23 years next year. The Tourism Bureau says it believes the festival will be one of the first major events held in the capital after mandatory quarantine regulations are lifted for arrivals and the island welcomes back tourists. According to the Taipei Department of Information and Tourism, the festival will be taking place from February 5th through 19th and is expected to be the biggest in the event's more than 30-year history. City officials say it will have four exhibition areas, one central installation (裝置物) and six other major installations as part of a 300-lantern collection covering 168 hectares. **Russia Launches New Attacks on Ukraine ** Russian forces have carpeted Ukraine with a fresh barrage of missiles and munition-carrying drones. The bombardment came a day after strikes across the country killed at least 19 people and knocked out power across the country. The U.N. human rights office says the ``particularly shocking'' attacks could amount to (相當於) war crimes. The leaders of the Group of Seven industrial powers also condemned the attacks and said they would ``stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes.'' Their pledge defied Russian warnings that Western assistance would prolong the war and the pain of Ukraine's people. Russia launched the attacks in retaliation for a weekend explosion that damaged a bridge linking Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. **Dame Angela Lansbury Obit ** Dame Angela Lansbury — star of the US TV crime series 'Murder, She Wrote' — has died at the age of 96. Jody Jacobs looks back at her career. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 308-points this morning from Friday's close, at 13,394 on turnover of 5.2-billion N-T. The market tumbled almost 190-points last Friday as investor sentiment turned cautious prior to the release of U-S September jobs data and concerns that Federal Reserve will continue to implement (實施) its rate hike cycle policy. Selling focused on large-cap tech stocks on the local main board, in particular in the semiconductor industry amid fears over an increase in fund flight caused by a stronger U-S dollar. **Tsai Urges Respect for Taiwan's Sovereignty in National Day address ** President Tsai Ing-wen says military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait is "absolutely not an option" and is calling on Beijing to respect the island's sovereignty. Speaking outside the Presidential Building as she market National Day, Tsai said Beijing should not make any misjudgment (誤判) on account of Taiwan's vigorous democratic system," nor should it attempt to "exploit (利用) the competition between our political parties." According to Tsai, such actions will not benefit cross-strait relations and will only push the two sides further apart. Tsai went on to stress that "armed confrontation is absolutely not an option for our two sides." **National Day Fireworks Display in Chiayi Attracts 250,000 ** And, Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Zhang-liang some 250,000 people saw last night's National Day fireworks display. The fireworks display was held at the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum - where some 53,000 people gathered to see the show - while some 200,000 others watched it from surrounding (周圍) areas. According to the county government, the 25,000 fireworks were set off, while attendees also got to see 360-degree water dance featuring a light sculpture projection together with a sound and light show. Six-hundred drones were also used to used to light-up what the Chiayi County's Tourism Bureau is calling the largest R-O-C flag to have ever been displayed at the event. **UN States Ｍeet on Russia Annexation of Ukraine Territories ** An emergency session is being held at the United Nations General Assembly to debate what a number of countries say is Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York. **Philippines Rights Activsits Call for Release of Opposition Senator ** Human rights activists have pressed their call for the immediate release of a former Philippine opposition senator after she was taken hostage in a rampage by three Muslim militants in a failed attempt to escape from a maximum-security jail. Police killed three militants linked to the Islamic State group behind Sunday's rampage in which a police officer was stabbed and former Sen. Leila de Lima briefly held hostage. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Monday expressed deep alarm over the jail violence in the national police headquarters. De Lima has been detained since 2017 on drug charges she says were fabricated (捏造的) by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his officials in an attempt to muzzle her criticism of his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.On this Podcast, Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten joins Caleb Gordon of WPHM in Port Huron to preview this weekend's show. Amy talks about Gaylord's Elk viewing area and our interview with Paul Beachnau of Gaylord's Tourism Bureau. They also talk about the local breweries.This weekend's BTM show also features a segment on Dragonmead Brewery, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and an interview with John Sinkevics of LocalSpins.com, which provides all the Michigan-based music feature on the show.This interview aired Sept. 23, 2022, on WPHM.BTM airs on these stations this weekend: *8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids *8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI *8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing *10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek *10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas *Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron *1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw *6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

The Dutch have gone too far this time! Today the boys delve into a movie that is so bad it feels like it violates the Geneva conventions.

Doors & Discoveries with the Wayne County Tourism Bureau (08/31/2022) - Ray talks with Angel, the Communications & Social Media Specialist, about some of the area's FREE activities!

August 8, 2022 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR Pure Michigan Ag Tour about the 100th anniversary of Gaylord and the four seasons of activities.

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Tim Matthews talks with Sue Olmscheid, president of the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, about Buffalo Days 2022.

June 7, 2022 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR Pure Michigan Golf Tour about the great resorts in Gaylord that need our business after last month's tornado.

June 7, 2022 ~ Full Show live from the Otsego Club. Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau talks about Gaylord's recover from a May 20th tornado. Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses Governor Whitmer's comments that changing laws via signature collection is unconstitutional. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick recap's Paul W. Smith's conversation with Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan. Cam Laugh, Head Golf Pro at Otsego club highlights the course. Judy Mason, Golf Pro at Michaywe Pines and Chairperson of the Gaylord Golf Mecca celebrates Michaywe Pines's 50th anniversary. Mark Schrupp, Executive Director of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is our guest for Mobility Makers. State Rep. Pamela Hornberger discusses the Republicans intervening in the lawsuit over the 1931 abortion ban and Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne on the Henry Ford Health System's blood shortage.

April 20, 2022 ~ The Treetops Resort General Manager & Executive Director at Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau talk to Paul and they say it's time to play golf.

Are tourists ready for urban excitement again? Will this be the summer when travelers return to Chicago's restaurants, museums and live theater? Reset gets insights from the new CEO and first woman to head the city's tourism bureau.

Tim Matthews talks with Sue Olmscheid, president of the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.

A radio show and Podcast since 2015, tastemakers John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman just re-launched their award-winning, statewide travel radio show after a three-year hiatus.On Episode 2, John and Amy visit Gaylord, Michigan, a popular destination for outdoor adventure and fun, especially in the winter time for snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing and more."Gaylord is hands down the best Winter vacation destination in the state of Michigan, if not the Midwest, because of the variety of things we have here and the quality of that variety," said Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau, who added the area typically generates 150 inches of snow each season. "If you're going to live here, you have to embrace it."Here is the show run down from the "All Outdoors Studio," presented by Gaylord Tourism:This episode aired Jan. 16, 2022. It was recorded at Snowbelt Brewery in Gaylord.Show Notes:Segment 1 (0:00): Paul Beachnau, executive director of Gaylord Convention and Tourism Bureau, runs down all the fun things to do in Gaylord. Learn more at https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/.Segment 2 (10:00): Ever wonder how snowmobilers get around? They have a trail system with maps, just like normal roads. We are joined by Kevin Henley, general manager at Beaver Creek Resort, who teaches us about the snowmobile culture in Northern Michigan. He said there are four rental places in Gaylord if you don't have a snowmobile. "Just make sure you dress warm and you're ready to go," he said. Learn more at https://www.outdooradventuresinc.com/beaver-creek/Segment 3 (19:00): John and Amy are joined by Paul Beachnau and Barry Owens, general manager at Treetops Resort. Along with a number of activities - from dog sledding, to skiable feast, skiing and snowboarding - they recently doubled their extreme tubing runs. Paul Beachnau calls it "the best family resort in Michigan. It's such a welcoming resort for the state of Michigan." Learn more https://www.treetops.com/Segment 4 (29:05): Gaylord is only about one hour from the Mackinac Bridge, and we open the segment talking about our love for the Upper Peninsula. Paul talks about how Michigan got the Upper Peninsula in the Toledo War. That leads into our new segment - "Above the Bridge," with Mr. Fancy Jay Clancey. The rest of the show is devoted to our friend Jordan Awrey, the Snowbelt Brewery marketing manager. We talk about the brewery's history, as well as Taste of the Week "Sunnyside Hop," which is a NEIPA. He said this is a "true New England IPA" with no additions. It's one of the brewery's flagship beers since it opened 5 years ago.Learn more about Snowbelt at https://www.snowbelt.beer/.Learn more about Gaylord at https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/.BTM airs:*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw.*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids.Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BhindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.Email them suggestions or places you want them to visit at behindthemitten@gmail.com.

Greg Bishop talks with Alice Roate and Cindy Smith from the Logan County Tourism Bureau on Business In The 217.  Learn more: https://destinationlogancountyil.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join correspondent in Fayetteville, Tennessee to meet up with Carolyn Denton, executive director at the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. We'll then stop in at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum, housed in a former Borden Milk plant, where Dr. Farris Beasley, vice president of the museum board, shares insights about the county's fascinating history. Underwriting support for Journeys of Discovery provided by Nashville's Big Back Yard economic initiative focused on rural communities in the southwest quarter of Tennessee and the Shoals Region of Northern Alabama. You are invited to subscribe to the Lowell Thomas Award-winning podcast travel show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, featured on the NPR Podcast Directory , iHeartRadio , Apple Podcast .

Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is a great resource for visitors and locals alike. Shannon Carter talks with us today about the area and all things tourism. Check out their website https://www.holmescountychamber.com/

Hear from Francesca Chang 張思佳 about her journey turning the universe's curveballs into awesome opportunities: leaving a law practice shortly after passing the Bar, taking a tangentially-related-to-law tech job in the Bay Area, then life happened and she moved to Taiwan. She is now a travel blogger and vlogger promoting slow travel in Taiwan through partnerships with Taiwan's Tourism Bureau and other agencies, as well as a Life Coach helping people leave the law and other situations that are no longer serving them. Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: "Be a C Student!" Follow Francesca's travels on YouTube: 思佳情雀Attorney on a Journey | Instagram: Blogger | Website Contact Francesca for Life Coaching: Website | Instagram: Life Coach *** Say hi! 來打招呼！ Social media 社群: @twdiaspora on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Show notes 主網頁: www.taiwanesediaspora.com. Email 電子信箱: hello@taiwanesediaspora.com. Support 贊助: https://ko-fi.com/twdiaspora and https://bookshop.org/shop/twdiaspora

Are you trying to figure out your next trip? Here’s an idea – follow the Cowboys, Indians and All That Jazz itinerary! Carefully crafted by destination pros, this multi-day, drivable journey takes you through Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.In part 3 of this 3-part series, Stevie G. is joined by Erica Telsee from the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau, Cathy Carter from the Alexandria Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Thu Tran from New Orleans & Company to take a closer look at the history, attractions, food, and fun that you’ll find in the Louisiana stretch of the Cowboys, Indians and All That Jazz itinerary.Follow the Cowboys, Indians and All That Jazz itinerary here!Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dbetravel)

Travis Napper joins the HootBoard Visitor Information and Destination Marketing Podcast. We discuss a very interesting historical event called The Sultana, and it happened on the Mississippi River. We covered the career path that Travis has been through thus far. We also learn about his strategy on generating traffic and enhancing the image of Arkansas, which is done by doing the work of four areas within the Tourism Division: sales, research and development, communications and welcome centers. Enjoy!   0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Sultana vs Titanic Historical Events. Did you know that Arkansas was the location for a Maritime disaster that was even more disastrous, in terms of lives lost, than the Titanic? Travis gives us the historical story on this events, talks about a new Museum that is coming in, and we get to know the area a little bit. 14:40 - We ask the question "If we were going to travel and spend a few days in Arkansas, what would Travis recommend we do in order to get a great Arkansas experience." We love asking these types of questions to Directors of Tourism. Their knowledge of the area is hard to compete with. Travis covers fun things to do in nature, float trips, digging for real diamonds (that you get to keep!), recreational experiences, and family-friendly fun. 24:40 - We ask Travis about his career, his journey as a destination marketing expert, and how he came to be the Director of Tourism at Arkansas Tourism. 31:30 - We ask Travis a hypothetical question about if we were at the city level of a DMO or tourism entity, and we wanted to get the most out of the state level DMO, what does that relationship look like, and how can we get the most out of our connections together? 43:00 - Travis explains more on what is meant by 'DMO Sales' and how it generate revenue for an area. 50:00 - Part of the strategy that Travis likes to employ includes 'Research and Development.' We ask him to elaborate what he means by that, what exactly are we researching, and how to put that information into practice. 54:20 - How are regional associations different from CVBs? 59:20 - Travis talks about the visitor center of the near future. What will the next 10-20 years bring in terms of creating a visitor center experience that keeps up with the trends and needs of visitors. 01:06:00 - Travis let's us know how to get into contact with their social media 01:06:40 - We say good-bye to another great interview.

Today, we are trying something for the first time. We are headed to the Smoky Mountains to podcast for a few days with the Convention and Tourism Bureau. Can't miss a day so we are podcasting today while we shoot down 1-40! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darren-minor5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darren-minor5/support

Tiffany shares her expertise of years in tourism and her new role in Holmes County in particular. https://www.holmescountychamber.com/ https://www.visitamishcountry.com/

每日英語跟讀 Ep.K054: Vietnamese and Taiwanese Lunar New Year Customs compared at Hanoi event   On Jan. 16, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau's office in Ho Chi Minh City teamed up with some Vietnamese business operators to host a cultural exchange on the theme of Vietnamese and Taiwanese Lunar New Year customs. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for people to travel back and forth between Vietnam and Taiwan, so the day's activities attracted owners and managers of many Taiwanese businesses operating in Vietnam to go and get an early taste of the Lunar New Year. 台灣觀光局駐胡志明市辦事處一月十六日和越南業者共同舉辦越台年俗文化交流。受武漢肺炎（新冠病毒，COVID-19）疫情衝擊，越台旅客往來不易，這次活動因而吸引許多在越台商、幹部前來提早感受年味。 Vietnamese and Taiwanese alike worship their ancestors and sit down for New Year's Eve meals on Lunar New Year's Eve, but some of the details are a little different. For example, when celebrating the New Year, Vietnamese people of all ages eat traditional square leaf-wrapped rice dumplings whose stuffing mainly consists of glutinous rice, pork and mung beans. Once prepared, the dumplings are boiled for more than 10 hours. 越南與台灣兩地民眾除夕都會祭祖、吃年夜飯，但細節表現略有不同。例如越南人過年時不分老少會吃傳統方形粽，內餡主要有糯米、豬肉、綠豆，之後再用水煮十小時以上。 When worshiping their ancestors at Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people traditionally display some peach blossoms and prepare a five-fruit tray symbolizing yin and yang and the five elements. They also choose 12 kinds of dried and candied fruit, representing the months of the year, and place them in a candy bowl. The variously flavored dried and candied fruits represent the sour, sweet, bitter and spicy flavors of human life. The Vietnamese present these things along with the already-cooked square dumplings as offerings to their ancestors while praying for everything to go smoothly in the coming year. 越南人過年祭祖時按傳統會擺上桃花，並準備象徵陰陽五行的五果盆，再挑出十二種代表各月分的乾果、蜜餞放在糖果盤裡，滋味不一的乾果與蜜餞寓意生活中的酸甜苦辣，並連同煮好的方形粽一起供奉祖先，祈求新年萬事亨通。 Chou Hsin-yi, director of the Tourism Bureau's Ho Chi Minh City office, observed that Vietnam and Taiwan have many things in common culturally, and they both celebrate the lunar calendar New Year, which is also known as Spring Festival. In the past, Spring Festival was one of the busiest times for Vietnamese travelers to visit Taiwan, and that is why the bureau chose this moment to invite Vietnamese businesspeople to demonstrate the differences and similarities between Lunar New Year customs in the two countries. 觀光局駐胡志明市辦事處主任周欣毅觀察，越台在文化上有許多類似的地方，一樣都過農曆年。以往春節是越南旅客赴台旺季之一，選這個時間點邀請越南業者介紹兩地年俗的異同。 The pandemic has led to general tourist traffic between Vietnam and Taiwan being cut off. To make sure that Vietnamese travelers would not forget about Taiwan during this time of sickness, Chou gave an introduction to the three major tourist events connected with Spring Festival and Lantern Festival in Taiwan, namely the Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival and the Pingsi Sky Lantern Festival. Chou hopes that the pandemic will be over before too long and the travel business would be restored to its former prosperity. 受疫情影響，越台一般觀光往來中斷，為讓越南旅客在疫情期間也不忘記台灣，周欣毅特別介紹台灣燈會、鹽水蜂炮、平溪天燈這三大台灣春節、元宵觀光盛事，盼疫情早日結束，重拾往日旅遊榮景。 Taiwan's representative in Vietnam Richard Shih also spoke at the event. He said that there were more than 1.3 million trips between Vietnam and Taiwan in 2019, and more than a million Taiwanese are currently waiting to visit Vietnam. Shih said he hopes that traffic, travel and tourism between Vietnam and Taiwan will soon recover. He said that when flights are officially resumed, annual trips between the two countries are sure to head for the 2 million mark. 台灣駐越南代表石瑞琦致詞時表示，二○一九年越台往來人次超過一百三十萬；現在已有一百萬人次的台灣旅客等著來越南，期盼越台航空交通、旅遊、觀光趕快恢復，正式復航後，每年兩邊旅客往來人次一定會上看二百萬。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/02/02/2003751583   通勤學英語15mins.Today榮獲 Apple Podcast 2020年十大熱門節目 KKBox 2020年十大Podcast風雲榜 (唯一語言學習Podcast) Himalaya 人氣票選播客總冠軍    每日英語跟讀Podcast，就在http://www.15mins.today/daily-shadowing 每週Vocab精選詞彙Podcast，就在https://www.15mins.today/vocab 每週In-TENSE文法練習Podcast，就在https://www.15mins.today/in-tense 用email訂閱就可以收到通勤學英語節目更新通知。

Gaylord Area Tourism Bureau Executive Director Paul Beachnau talks 2020 Pure Michigan Governors Conference

Paul Beachnau, Executive Director at Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau and Susan Wilcox Olson Principal of Grand Bay Promotions and Media Manager at National Cherry Festival join Chris Holman in the studio to discuss a bit about how Treetops Resort & Gaylord are Celebrating Winter. The Ski season opens this weekend, then,... (1) We are celebrating PURE MI winter with Ski Free December 13-15 in Gaylord and 65 years of skiing at Treetops Resort – lots of holiday cheer fun for winter – the warmest season! (2) LET’S MAKE THIS WINTER AT ‘FAM JAM’ AT TREETOPS RESORT Michigan’s Most Spectacular Family Winter Playground (3) Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinners At Treetops Resort…Winter is The Tastiest Season of All! (4) The Greatest Outdoor Culinary Adventure Returns to Treetops Resort This Winter Season ‘Skiable Feast’ Kick Off is Saturday, January 11th Eat, Drink, Ski, Repeat – A Trail Adventure Fit for Everyone!

In Episode 010 of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah talks with Francesca Chang. While in law school, Francesca realized that she didn’t want to practice law, and instead travels and works as a freelance travel writer and marketing consultant. In this conversation, Francesca shares about: How she chose to go to law school because she thought it would be a way to contribute to social change; How she realized in law school that the legal profession was not for her, but deciding to finish law school and take the bar anyway; The pushback she received from the law students and lawyers around her once she decided not to pursue a legal career, and her strategy for dealing with negative responses; Why student loan debt from law school didn’t hold her back from leaving the law behind; How she remarketed herself after law school to get a job doing digital marketing for lawyers and legal tech; How she relocated to Taiwan with her husband and landed jobs doing digital marketing for a tour company and travel writing for the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan; Her advice to people looking to make a career change into digital marketing; Why you need to be comfortable with the fact that leaving the law and finding what you want to do is a process; Why changing careers was worth the risk; and much more! Connect with Francesca: Blog: https://attorneyonajourney.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/attorney_on_a_journey Take the guesswork out of your first steps to leaving the law by grabbing Sarah’s free guide at formerlawyer.com/guide! Connect with Former Lawyer: Website: https://formerlawyer.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/formerlawyer Facebook: https://facebook.com/formerlawyerpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/formerlawyerpod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/former-lawyer Listen to The Former Lawyer Podcast on your preferred platform!

"If you build it, they will come." The classic line from Field of Dreams certainly applies to our country's investment in outdoor recreation for its citizens. The Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau rebranded itself a few years ago as "All Outdoors" to capitalize on the investments made in this northern Michigan community through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. As new trails were built connecting downtown with nearby state parks, bike shops and microbreweries opened up downtown, helping to revitalize this former lumber town. At the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, Gaylord Tourism executive director Paul Beachnau joined Conservation Country to discuss how the draw of wildlife like elk, wild forests, free-flowing rivers and outdoor recreation investment are driving economic development in his community.  Additional links:  www.nwf.org/greatlakes www.repyourwater.com/pages/great-lakes-reg www.gaylordmichigan.net www.aglowoutdoors.org 

Costa Rica is on my radar, lots of family and friends have visited the destination for vacation and fishing trips. Lisa stops by to chat about her favorite topic – fishing! Costa Rica has become an inexpensive tourist hotspot, it’s safe, is eco-friendly, the government is very stable, they take US dollars, the accommodations and food are top notch, and the fishing is out of this world. I personal think the Tourism Bureau has done a top-notch job getting the word out. Lisa provides fishing trip for a VERY reasonable cost depending on what experience you’re looking for. She explains how depending on the budget, she can accommodate you. She provides trips on the pacific side, because the fishing is better and the pirates are scarce. Yes I said pirates! Notes of Interest: Southwest now services Costa Rica US currency is accepted Tips are included in the check The country has 4 species of monkeys, 11 species of big cats and tons of birds, so there are lots of natural resources to enjoy. Fishing License costs $13.00 and is generally included in the charter fee. Decide which species you want to fish before you plan your trip. Summer (aka not rainy season): December-March is when you should go to catch the Marlin, Mahi Mahi etc. Winter (aka rainy season): May-November is when you should go to catch rooster fish, pompano etc. Good for whale watching, birthing happens and the moms teach the babies and the cost is lower so great for family vacations Inshore Fishing: Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Rooster Fish, jack, pompano Inshore is advantageous because the rain washes all the nutrients down out of the mountains. And the storms create rough water so you want to stay closer to shore. Offshore Fishing: Blue and Black Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish   Contact info: Lisa Montgomery 855-711-7773 LuxuriousFishingVacations.com   Episode 104 – Fishing and Vacationing in Belize Episode 125 - Kodiak Island in Alaska

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record for the from Michigan Tourism Conference 2018 in Grand Rapids. This episode aired on March 31-April 1 on multiple radio stations across the country.Segment 1: Patty Janes of Michigan Cares for Tourism, a statewide volunteer effort by tourism professionals to clean up/restore historic sites and support the industry.Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganCaresForTourism/Segment 2 (Listen at 10:22): Want to know what's new at Grand Hotel for the 2018 season. Ken Hayward, the executive vice president and managing director of Grand Hotel, stops by to tell us what's going on. He also shares some tips on the best times to visit.Learn more at https://www.grandhotel.com/Segment 3 (Listen at 19:18): Tim Hygh, the executive director Mackinac Island CVB, offers highlights of the upcoming season, including the annual Lilac Festival where John and Amy will return as the parade emcees. Learn more at https://www.mackinacisland.org/Segment 4 (Listen at 29:33): Paul Beachnau, ‎the executive director of the ‎Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, is a favorite guest. He talks golf, elk and all things at outdoors. Oh, and they also do Beer of the Week.Learn more at https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/Learn more about Behind the Mitten at http://behindthemitten.com/

In this episode, you will learn about how New York is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Gavin Landry, the former Executive Director of Tourism at Empire State Development. Gavin Landry joined Empire State Development (ESD) as the Executive Director of Tourism in March of 2013. Mr. Landry’s appointment came at a time of continued tourism growth across New York State and amidst the launch of a series of new tourism initiatives by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Thanks to the support of Governor Cuomo, tourism has become the fourth largest employer in the State. As former Executive Director, Mr. Landry lead the iconic I LOVE NEW YORK marketing campaign where he developed and implemented new initiatives to further the State’s positive tourism growth. Mr. Landry also worked closely with the New York State Tourism Advisory Council, which provides input and advice regarding the state’s tourism efforts. Before joining Empire State Development, Mr. Landry ran Landry Hospitality Consulting Services, where he provided full-service hospitality consulting to hotel developers and owners. Mr. Landry ran commercial hotels for a professional management company in markets such as Detroit, MI; Columbus, OH; Charlotte, NC, and Somerset, NJ. He has also served as president of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, a post he held for 12 years. During that time, he served as the President of the NYS Association of CVB’s (2000-02). Gavin was the recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Leadership Award by the NYS Tourism Industry Association. A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Landry served as an adjunct professor at New York University’s (NYU) Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management for five years where he taught graduate courses in various disciplines of the tourism industry. In February of 2013, Mr. Landry was the recipient of an award for teaching excellence from NYU, one of 20 given across nine teaching disciplines. Mr. Landry is a member of the Cornell Hotel Society. What you’ll learn about in this episode: “It’s all here. It’s only here.”: How Empire State Development gets visitors that could travel anywhere to come to New York Using the “I LOVE NEW YORK” brand to attract visitors beyond New York City and into all of New York state The support the New York tourism industry has received from Governor Andrew Cuomo (including $55 million in 2017) ESD’s experiential marketing team’s I LOVE NEW YORK “traveling pod” that includes interactive digital experiences to help raise awareness for events and attractions all over New York State The impact of ESD’s digital initiatives like the I LOVE NEW YORK app that has been downloaded over 100,000 times since 2015 ESD’s social media efforts that have resulted in I LOVE NEW YORK being the #1 most followed state tourism office on Twitter and one of the top state tourism offices on Facebook ESD’s partnership with Beautiful Destinations on Instagram where they’ve created some amazing video content How ESD uses a matching funds program and tourism grants for funding local efforts in the different regions across New York The recent growth of the agritourism industry under New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Leveraging partnerships to attract International travelers The incredible return on investment New York State has seen in the tourism industry (an investment of $170 million became nearly $8 billion!) Ways to contact Gavin: Website: esd.ny.gov Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpireStateDevelopment Twitter: @EmpireStateDev Website: www.iloveny.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/iloveny Twitter: @I_LOVE_NY Instagram: @iloveny I Love NY App: iTunes, Google Play

On this segment, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and Behind the Mitten talk about Winter events in Gaylord with Paul Beachnau of the Tourism Bureau.*Free Ski Weekend (Dec. 16-18, 2016)*AlpenFrost (Feb. 5-6, 2017)*Michigan Snowmobile Festival (Feb. 24-25, 2017)More on Gaylord Events at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/John and Amy also talk to Sandy Mattingly of Pine Cone Accommodations about vacation rentals for all seasons. She can book small or large groups.How to book your vacations at Pine Cone at http://www.pineconevacations.com/Learn More about Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/?fref=ts

David Cox is the Niche Markets Manager at the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau. David has worked within the marketing and membership services department at Gold Coast Tourism for six years and is responsible for growing the international education sector plus the backpacker and youth markets for the region. Prior to this David has extensive experience within the tourism and travel industry, working previously as an International Sales Executive and Conference Sales Executive for Couran Cove Island Resort, Inbound Travel Agent for Australian Holidays and also other hotel chains and theme parks.

In this special podcast, produced in cooperation with the Public Relations Society of America, we interview John Deveney, ABC, APR, president of Deveney Communications. John and his team had to evacuate from the affected area, and recently returned to New Orleans to help coordinate media relations in the crisis operations center of the New Orleans Travel and Tourism Bureau. In this podcast, John describes the evacuation experience, the implementation of his firm's hurricane evacuation protocol, and the lessons learned from the experience. He provides advice for public relations practitioners reevaluating their own firms' crisis communications preparedness. For more information on hurricane and disaster relief activities being undertaken by the Public Relations Society of America, visit http://www.prsa.org. Theme Music: The New World Relámpagos, El Arlequín de Toledo, from GarageBand.com LOBP #10 - 34:05, 47.9mb stereo.