MUSKEGON, MI (MPRN)— Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of Michigan’s summer tourism season, and many are hoping the tourism industry continues to rebound from the pandemic lows.
Laure Bollenbach is spokesperson for Michigan’s Adventure, a roller coaster park in Muskegon.
She says she knows a lot of people are thinking about high gas prices and inflation this summer.
“You know I hear all of that, and I understand that’s a concern for a lot of people. But I also think to counter that, a lot of people are just really anxious to get out, to enjoy their summer, to enjoy time with their families that they haven’t been able to be with, so in my opinion it’s going to be a great year.”
The state of Michigan says the tourism industry accounted for more than
$20 billion in spending a year in the state prior to the pandemic.