Researchers: Michigan tourism expected to rise

Tourism is a moneymaker for Michigan, especially during the summer.

Researchers think the state could reel is some much-needed extra cash over the next few months.

Michigan State researchers believe tourism spending could increase by 6 percent this year. The Memorial Day weekend is the start of the travel season for many families.

Tourism spending jumped 8 percent in 2011.

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