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/

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