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Great News
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"Experts" say the 2014 is on track to per a profitable year for the states tourism industry. By the way did you know that it is one of Michigan's largest industries.
According to Pure Michigan in 2013 there was $18.7 billion spend in the states travel industry and one expert from Michigan State University believes that will grow by 4.5% this year.
This is great news for a state that has been struggling for years and now over the past few years has seemed to be rebounding.
Did you travel within Michigan this year? I did.
What is your favorite state to travel in?
Call me today on the Live with Renk Show from 9 to noon to let me know your thoughts.
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