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The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit

The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit

Summary

Michigan's tourism campaign, Pure Michigan, has introduced a scent called FRESH to promote the state’s summer attractions. The scent, developed by The Aroma Labs, aims to capture the essence of a Michigan summer, including lavender and beach vibes. The campaign includes selling sprays online and promoting the scents in travel magazines to attract tourists.

Key Facts

  • Michigan's tourism campaign, Pure Michigan, created a summer-themed scent called FRESH.
  • The scent aims to capture the essence of a Michigan summer, including lavender and beach experiences.
  • Tanya Thompson, founder of The Aroma Labs, developed the fragrance.
  • The spray is sold online for $32.
  • Planned future scents include "HARVEST" for fall and "FIRST SNOW" for winter.
  • Pure Michigan has a $15 million marketing program for this tourism season, including scratch and sniff panels in magazines.
  • The campaign promotes slow, mindful travel to Michigan tourist spots like Belle Isle.
  • Pure Michigan is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, supporting the campaign.

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