Detroit Tourism, Economic Development Programs, Macomb, Wayne and Oakland Counties

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The Tourism Economic Development Council leads and directs programs to make metro Detroit a competitive tourism destination. It is a public/private partnership created in March 2002 to guide the imple..

Objectives
Foster, measurable improvement in regional tourism product developmentThe Council brings together public and private sector executives to identify and develop innovative tourism policies to positively..

Training Registration
AMBASSADOR HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAM Created specifically for the metro Detroit hospitality industry The Detroit metro area is about to host several events that will focus world-wide attention on D..
Who We Are
The role of the Council is to encourage involvement of other leaders, both public and private, to facilitate change. Mandate The Council is charged by its respective organizations to action tourism in..

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Tourism Action Groups
Tourism Action Groups The TEDC is using small tourism action groups (TAGs) to focus on specific items within the six strategies of the vision. These TAGs and their chairs are: Airport Arrival-Departur..

Airport Arrival-Departure
Support and encourage regional tourism by enhancing the arrival and departure experience for airport visitors. This group will work in cooperation with Airport Authority and airline personnel to:Impro..

Strategy
STRATEGY: METRO DETROIT, ONE DESTINATION COMMITTING TO REGIONAL COLLABORATIONWe can’t improve regional tourism without the collaboration of many different civic organizations, businesses and governmen..
Membership
Chair: Joan Gehrke, ConsultantMembers: Matt Brinker, Michigan Department of TransportationMichael Conway, Detroit Metropolitan AirportMichael Cox, Spirit AirlinesMargaret Garry, Mexicantown Developmen..
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Cobo Center
To work with the City of Detroit and Cobo Center to develop plans for the expansion of Cobo Center and to work to execute those plans.The Cobo TAG met on December 7 and received a progress report from..

Strategy
STRATEGY: DEVELOP NEW ATTRACTIONSMetro Detroit has something many destinations don’t. According to the ERA tourism study, the tri-county area “has great potential for growth” in virtually all market s..
Membership
Chair: Walter Watkins, City of DetroitMembers: Rod Alberts, Detroit Auto Dealers AssociationLarry Alexander, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors BureauLinda Bade, Downtown Detroit Inc.Richard Blou..

Detroit Regional Gateway Advisory Council
The DRGAC is a public/private partnership focused on the enhancement and beautification of the I-94 corridor between Detroit Metro Airport and the City of Detroit.Tourism Economic Development Council2..

Strategy
The DRGAC is a public-private partnership established in 2002 to oversee visual enhancements for the I-94 corridor between Detroit Metro Airport and Downtown Detroit. It is one of the nine Tourism Act..
Membership
Chair: Frank Fountain, DaimlerChryslerMembers: Larry Alexander, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Kim Avery, Michigan Department of Transportation ..

Hospitality
To improve the level of hospitality service in the region, specifically to determine what types of hospitality training are needed to assist in that process. Working with area providers to create app..

Strategy
STRATEGY: IMPROVE THE SERVICE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WE OFFER VISITORSExcellent service is the foundation of the tourism industry. At this point Metro Detroit does not have a favorable reputation f..
Membership
Chair: Glenda Price, Marygrove CollegeMembers: Jacqueline Benson, Clarke Performance Consultants Kathleen Clarke, Clarke Performance Consultants ..

Image Development
To begin to shape an image that reflects the real Detroit and strengthens our ability to attract visitors to the area; to develop specific initiatives to communicate that message locally; and to suppo..

Strategy
STRATEGY: MARKET METROPOLITAN DETROIT AS A DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONNew Orleans culinary adventures, Napa Valley wine tours, Chicago jazz and blues clubs, Florida theme parks — these are signature desti..
Membership
Chair: Steve Hamp, The Henry FordMembers: Kim Amesbury, WJR Bob Berg, Berg Muirhead & Associates ..

Product Development
The purpose of this group will be to identify and foster opportunities for redeveloping existing tourism assets or creating new attractions. The work of the team could include:Developing an inventory..

Strategy
STRATEGY: DEVELOP NEW ATTRACTIONSMetro Detroit has something many destinations don’t. According to the ERA tourism study, the tri-county area “has great potential for growth” in virtually all market s..
Membership
Chair:Doug Rothwell, General MotorsMembers:Linda Bade, Detroit Downtown, Inc.Mulughetta Birru, Wayne CountyRobin Boyle, Wayne State UniversitySteve Cassin, Macomb County Heather Carmona, Woodward Ave..

Safety & Security
To shape an image of Metro Detroit and its tourist venues as a safe and secure place to visit by:Developing strategies with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of visitors and events.Com..

Strategy
STRATEGY: DEVELOP A SAFE AND SECURE VISITOR EXPERIENCEOur research confirmed something we all know intuitively: tourists avoid travel destinations not perceived as safe. In its recent tourism report, ..
Membership
Chair:Chris Hogan, DaimlerChryslerMembers: Greg Anderson, Blue Cross Blue ShieldCarl Berry, Detroit Auto Dealers Association James A. Bivens, J..
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Suburban Conference Center
To work with the City of Troy and appropriate regional agencies to assure the building of a mid-size conference center in the City of Troy. Tourism Economic Development Council211 West Fort StreetS..

Strategy
STRATEGY: DEVELOP NEW ATTRACTIONSMetro Detroit has something many destinations don’t. According to the ERA tourism study, the tri-county area “has great potential for growth” in virtually all market s..
Membership
Chair:Benjamin Maibach, III, President, Barton-Malow Members:Larry Alexander, DMCVBJohn Hertel, Chair, Macomb County CommissionMichele Hodges, Troy Chamber of CommerceKeith Pretty, President, Wals..

Visitor Transportation Services
The group will focus on improved methods of communicating transportation options that will enable visitors to have a positive experience in navigating the area. Visitors may be traveling by car, taxi,..

Strategy
STRATEGY: IMPROVE THE SERVICE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WE OFFER VISITORSExcellent service is the foundation of the tourism industry. At this point Metro Detroit does not have a favorable reputation f..
Membership
Chair:Ronald Thayer, ConsultantMembers: Bob Asmussen, St. John Health SystemClaudia Berry, Detroit Regional ChamberCurt Boller, Wayne CountyDeidre Bounds, Brogan & PartnersSusan Carbin Krichbaum, ..

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This section is for our Tourism Action Group members. If you are currently a TAG Member with the TEDC and have not received your user id and password yet please call the DMCVB and ask for Brandy...

Tourism Development
Link Actions to Improve Our Travel DestinationA world-class airport, improved roads, a rapidly developing riverfront -- metro Detroit has come a long way in a short amount of time. But with more work ..

Reports
The Tourism Barometer summarises latest trends, facts & figures and other information related to the Michigan State's second largest industry. October 2008 EditionAugust 2008 EditionJune 2008 Edit..
Contact Us
Jim Townsend, Executive Director, TEDC211 West Fort StreetSuite 1000Detroit, MI 48226(313) 202-1970jtownsend@visitdetroit.com ..

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313-202-1946..

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