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Travel and Tourism Week Press Conference

Michigan Celebrates the Power of Tourism During National Travel and Tourism Week

by Larisa Draves / photo by Brian Esler for Experience GR
Published May. 05, 20254 Min Story

Press Conference Highlights Economic Impact and Accessibility Initiatives Across the State GRAND RAPIDS, MI - (May 5, 2025) Tourism leaders from across Michigan gathered Monday at Frederik Meijer…

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Staff accepting Innovative Tourism Collaboration Award

Experience GR Earns 2025 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration

by Emily Richett / photo by Experience Grand Rapids
Published Apr. 28, 20252 Min Story

Recognition comes ahead of Cider Week GR, returning May 9–17 GRAND RAPIDS, MI (April 28, 2025) — Experience Grand Rapids has been recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism…

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2 wheelchair users crossing a street in downtown Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Gains “Destination Verified” Status for Accessible Travel by Wheel the World

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Wheel the World for Experience GR
Published Mar. 18, 20253 Min Story

EXGR and Disability Advocates of Kent County partner to ensure accessible travel for all GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids has gained “Destination Verified” status as an accessible city through…

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Grand Rapids and Kent County Visitorship Hit Record Levels in 2024

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Ideology for Experience GR
Published Mar. 06, 20253 Min Story

Convention, sports and leisure travel drive continued growth Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids leaders released record-setting tourism economy data for Kent County in 2024 at its 2025…

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Beer City Pint Glass

Grand Rapids Named Best Beer City in the U.S. in USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Pop Studio Kitchen for Experience GR
Published Mar. 05, 20252 Min Story

Beer experts and readers honor Grand Rapids for fifth consecutive year Grand Rapids, Mich. – Grand Rapids was designated “Best Beer City in the U.S.” for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 USA…

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Summer Skyline 2024 Downtown Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids Study Finds Tourism Drives Perceptions of "Opportunity"

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Ideology for Experience GR
Published Feb. 19, 20253 Min Story

Findings released in conjunction with Destination Professionals Day Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids released findings from its 2024 Halo Study that shows exposure to EXGR advertising…

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Devos Performance Hall River View Sunset, 2019

Experience Grand Rapids Wins Two Prestigious Industry Awards

by Experience GR Staff / photo by Experience Grand Rapids
Published Dec. 09, 20243 Min Story

Destination marketing organization honored for excellent service, extraordinary partnership, and exceptional venue and destination Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience Grand Rapids recently won two…

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America's Best Towns to Visit

CNN Names Grand Rapids Among America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024

by Experience GR Staff
Published Jun. 24, 20242 Min Story

Inaugural list spotlights 10 American destinations that deserve travelers’ attention Grand Rapids, Mich . – CNN announced this morning that they have named Grand Rapids one of America’s Best Towns to…

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Experience GR Team at PRSA PRoof Awards

EXGR Senior VP Janet Korn Recognized as Communicator of the Year by WM PR Industry

by Experience GR Staff
Published Jun. 07, 20242 Min Story

Regional destination marketing organization also honored for campaign excellence Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids Senior Vice President, Janet Korn, received the Communicator of the Year…

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Janet Korn- Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Experience Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids Senior VP Janet Korn Receives Pure Michigan Legacy Award

photo by Mod Bettie for Experience Grand Rapids
Published Apr. 11, 20243 Min Story

Korn honored for her transformative impact on the Michigan tourism industry Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience Grand Rapids Senior Vice President, Janet Korn, received the Pure Michigan Legacy Award at…

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