Corey Williams
In a photo from May 6, 2021, Timothy Tharp with patrons Cecelia Shelley, center, and Amber Nolan, at his Checker Bar in downtown Detroit. Tharp also owns Grand Trunk Pub and the Whisky Parlor. He estimates that his businesses have lost about $1 million after closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But now as vaccinations increase and government-ordered lockdowns and restrictions to protect the public are being lifted, Tharpe believes the coronavirus pandemic could be remembered as just another hurdle the Motor City has had to leap. (AP Photo/Corey Williams) May 17, 2021 - 2:02 PM
DETROIT (AP) â Timothy Tharp has owned businesses in Detroit long enough to remember when parts of downtown resembled a ghost town. Heâs also seen its resurgence with new restaurants, hotels and throngs of people since the city s emergence from bankruptcy.
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Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off National Travel and Tourism Week with initiatives to increase local and regional tourism
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DETROIT, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off on Monday, May 3 and the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) is recognizing the importance of the tourism industry by unveiling new programs to encourage hometown tourism among local and regional visitors.
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The DMCVB is launching its new Detroit Experience Packages this week, designed to provide unique and immersive experiences for all types of travelers, including those who want a getaway close to home. Both day and overnight packages are offered with themes such as Landmarks and Luxury including an overnight stay at The Henry in Dearborn combined with a visit to The Henry Ford; and Bike Local presented by the Royal Park Hotel in Roc