July 2007 Entries
- City Expert Extols Importance of Tourism // 07.27.07
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Tourism – already the largest industry in the world – will only increase in importance in Memphis, which already has a $2.4 billion tourism business fueled by nine million annual visitors.
That was the conclusion by Brad Segal, President of Progressive Urban Management Association, in his presentation last week at the Annual Meeting of the Center City Commission.
In the lifestyle trends affecting downtowns, he said the growth of tourism – specifically international tourism - is one of the top five influences on U.S. cities. This bodes well for Memphis which already is a mecca for international music pilgrims attracted to our city’s multi-genre legends.
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- Wanted: Bloggers // 07.15.07
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This Is My Memphis needs a few good men.
And women.
We're looking for some bloggers...
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