Michigan Rated #1 in Social Media Tourism Promotion

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LANSING, Mich., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel Michigan is pleased to announce
it has earned the top-ranking amongst the 50 official US tourism office Web
sites in the use of social media. In a recent study, How Social is Your State
DMO, conducted by Gammet Interactive, Michigan takes the top spot for the use
of popular social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube
and others.

"We've extended our efforts to stay connected with travelers. Social media
allows us to get the Pure Michigan message out to potential visitors on other
platforms," commented George Zimmermann, Vice President of Travel Michigan, a
business unit of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. "It opens
another line of communication with travelers."

In addition to the most popular state tourism Web site, michigan.org, visitors
now have other means to stay up-to-date on Michigan tourism deals, discounts
and events.

Connect and get the inside scoop on where the fish are biting, what greens are
running fast and how you can make your visit Pure Michigan at the newly
launched blog, Pure Michigan Connect. Read about bloggers' experiences along
the nation's longest fresh water coastline or experience at a small town
celebration. Take a minute to comment on the blog posts, or submit one of
your own.

Follow @PureMichigan on Twitter for the latest events and breaking news, along
with some fun behind-the-scenes information on all the things going on with
Michigan tourism. Search hashtags #puremichigan, #MIevents, #MIdine, #MIgolf,
#MIfish, and #MIwine, for all the latest.

Join the Pure Michigan Fan Page on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the
latest events in Michigan and talk to others with the same love for Michigan.
The fan page is another great resource for planning a trip.

In addition, visitors can now enjoy all the photos from the Pure Michigan
Photo Contest on Flickr, or watch all of the Pure Michigan commercials on
YouTube.

michigan.org continues to be a source for Michigan travel information,
featuring more than 12,000 attractions, events, hotels, resorts, restaurants
and other tourism-related businesses.

Travel Michigan, a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
is the State of Michigan's official agency for the promotion of tourism.
Travel Michigan markets the state's tourism industry and provides valuable
visitor information services.

Contact:
Kirsten Borgstrom, (517) 335-1871
Jenny Schilp, (248) 225-6744

SOURCE Travel Michigan

Kirsten Borgstrom, +1-517-335-1871, Jenny Schilp, +1-248-225-6744