Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association and Pure Michigan recognizes Justin Gifford for leadership and accomplishments. We are happy to have received this great news from Visit Lenawee. Congratulations to Mr. Gifford and the rest of the team!

 

The Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association (MLTA) gave its annual award for CVB Star of the Year to Visit Lenawee’s Executive Director, Justin Gifford. The MLTA made the award presentation at its annual meeting held in Detroit on March 20, 2017. The award is specifically to recognize conference and visitor bureau staffers implementing marketing programs that impact tourism in their respective areas.

 

Gifford began his tenure at Visit Lenawee in 2015. His enthusiasm for Lenawee County brought a renewed vision and excitement to the organization and has resulted in increased hotel assessments, grant acquisitions, new marketing initiatives, and improved brand awareness. He has worked with his members and vendors to implement and support marketing programs that actively motivate travelers to visit and frequently return to Lenawee County.

 

“Justin has become a leader in economic growth for Lenawee County through promotion of quality of life locally and regionally as well as developing many new marketing initiatives,” said Jamie Beach, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Visit Lenawee.

 

Visit Lenawee promotes Lenawee County as a destination providing contemporary amenities to transient guests in an historic and cultural setting for the benefit of the community. More information can be found at VisitLenawee.com or by calling 517-263-7747.