Canada’s extended ban on Great Lakes cruises could affect Muskegon tourism
Updated Feb 08, 2021;
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MUSKEGON, MI – A Canadian ban on cruise ships operating on the Great Lakes could have a direct impact on Muskegon’s summer tourism.
At this point, it’s unclear if the cruise ships scheduled to stop at Muskegon’s port in 2021 will be canceled. At least one cruise line told MLive/Muskegon Chronicle that it plans to maintain it’s planned visits in Muskegon this summer.
Great Lakes cruise lines are still figuring out if they can save their summer season, following the Canadian government’s decision to extend a ban on cruises for another year until Feb. 28, 2022.
Recovery from pandemic expected in Muskegon County by end of 2022, economist says
Updated Jan 29, 2021;
Posted Jan 29, 2021
Economist Paul Isely says Muskegon Countywill likely see pre-COVID levels of employment by the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023. (MLive file photo)
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MUSKEGON, MI – It’s likely going to be many months before employment levels in Muskegon County rebound from the sharp decline experienced during the pandemic.
That was the message Friday from economist Paul Isely during the annual Muskegon County Economic Forecast hosted by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. His talk examined the impact of COVID-19 and the economic recovery in the area.
Great Lakes Cruise Ships Release 2021 Season
2021 was supposed to be a record setting season for Great Lakes Cruise Ships. Muskegon s port was expected to receive 50 ships. Passengers cruising on the Great Lakes from Toronto to Chicago was showing steady year-over-year growth. And then COVID-19 happened.
This summer, economic and tourism leaders are hoping for 20 visits now that the cruise ship operators have released their 2021 itineraries.
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Larsen told WZZM, We understand anything can happen. The plan right now is for the ships to start later in the season because by then most people will be vaccinated.
Home, garden and boat show set to be first event at new Muskegon convention center
Updated Jan 19, 2021;
Posted Jan 19, 2021
One of the entrances to the annual Home, Garden & DIY show at the Fricano Place is shown in this 2019 file photo. The plan for 2021 is to host the event at the new Muskegon convention center. (MLive file photo)Kayla Renie | mrenie@mlive.com
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MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Home, Garden and Boat show is returning this year to a new venue.
The home, garden and boat show will be the first public event held at downtown Muskegon’s VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, 470 W. Western Ave., a news release said.