Destination Ann Arbor

Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Destination Ann Arbor Director of Community Engagement Jennifer Chizek to talk about the upcoming tourism season and what Destination Ann Arbor predicts for this summer and fall.

The Ann Arbor Area received a 2026 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration for the development of the EMU Rowing Course at Ford Lake in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The organization is working on a new ten-year Tourism Impact Plan.

2026 is Washtenaw County’s bicentennial, and work has begun for the celebration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The three major national union training programs that come to Washtenaw County every year are pumping $23 million into the annual economy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Destination Ann Arbor has found in a recent study that visitors brought $226 million in revenue to the city during the 2024 University of Michigan football season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

On this April Fool’s Day, you may be subject to a variety of jokes and pranks. Later this week, there will some serious foolishness to contend with in Ann Arbor! As we hear from WEMU’s John Stockwell, FoolMoon and FestiFools are about to return to the city streets.

A national electrical training alliance will continue to its annual seminars in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor area has become the first destination in Michigan to achieve a “Destination Verified” status for accessible travel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Destination Ann Arbor is teaming up with the travel website "Wheel the World" to help make Washtenaw County more of a destination for people with disabilities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.