Frequent content contributor for Northern Michigan stories on Michigan Business Network, Susan Wilcox-Olson dropped by the MBN studio with the founder of Great Lakes winter trails (with TreeTops' Barry Owens) 30+ years strong - Bob Frye of Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI. Bob couldn't do everything and now his daughter is owner of the biz. Mariah Frye, however that day was back north working on snow making on XC trails and largest day trail facility in Michigan.
'Skiable Feast’ Kick Off is Saturday, January 11th Eat, Drink, Ski, Repeat – A Trail Adventure Fit for Everyone!
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.
Treetops Resort, ‘Michigan’s Most Spectacular Winter Playground’ is once again embracing the upcoming winter season with a gourmet adventure named Skiable Feast for a reason. Back by popular demand for the seventh season, the Skiable Feast is filled with foodie fun and is hosted trailside. Guests will enjoy the main campus trail adventure – one that is fit for everyone one to enjoy – winter novice to expert.
Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinners At Treetops Resort…Winter is The Tastiest Season of All!
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.
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.
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,...
AAA: More Than 1.7 Million Michiganders Taking to the Roads and Skies this Thanksgiving
The most since 2005; INRIX predicts record delays on Wednesday
DEARBORN, Mich., (November 14, 2019) — More than 1.7 million Michiganders are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year. Nationwide, more than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home. This will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000, trailing only the record set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.6 million more people will travel compared with last year, a 2.9% increase. The vast majority of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations and, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, expects Wednesday afternoon to be the worst travel period nationally, with trips taking as much at four times longer than normal in major metros.
Chris Holman welcomes Jack Schripsema President/CEO of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau back to the studio, to review new Historic Tourism Data from local economic impact studies.
Chris Holman welcomes Barry Owens, General Manager of Treetops Resort to talk about the great year it resort has been having along with Pure MI fall travel news. It is also the Shoulder Season; there’s Fall fun with Farm 2 Fork harvest dinners paired with Golf and spectacular colors! It's a great time to be up-north in Michigan!
AAA: Americans Are Loving International Travel, as Millions Make Plans to Travel Overseas
AAA recommends travelers consider an International Driving Permit as part of their vacation planning
DEARBORN, Mich., (October 17, 2019) — One-quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months, according to a recent AAA Travel survey. AAA’s advance travel booking data suggests that many travelers will head to popular European destinations like Rome, London, Dublin and Paris, and warm-weather locales in Mexico and the Caribbean, including Cancun, Montego Bay and Punta Cana, with most travelers in search of unique experiences.
Are you the type of person that is ambitious, successful, goal driven and enthusiastic? Do you have a desire to take our organization to the next level?
The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce (GACC) is seeking an Executive Director to continue the growth and the success of the organization that we have experienced over the past few years. We are looking for a director that will follow our mission statement, and support the local businesses here in Gaylord, MI.
Interested candidates should send a confidential cover letter, resume and contact information with previous work history to gaccchairperson@gmail.com or by mail to:
Kenneth Mattei, Chairman
Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce
319 West Main Street
PO Box 513
Gaylord, MI 49734
The Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. Resumes should be submitted by October 31, 2019 for consideration.
