Welcome to our media page where past and present accolades, media events, articles and all press-related information about the Island are archived.

For media inquires:

Tim Hygh, Executive Director

timhygh@micvb.com

Press Assistance

Writers and producers on assignment are welcome to inquire about an organized FAM tour of the Island. Media rates are available at most Island accommodations. It may be difficult to accommodate during peak weekends.  Mid-week tours are encouraged. To inquire about a FAM tour, email us.

Materials Available

Mackinac Island Tourism maintains an electronic photo library of our area that includes stills and an 8-minute of reel of iconic Mackinac Island video footage.

Why Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is continually recognized as a top travel destination by trusted and well-known sources.

Best U.S Islands/Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2018

Hottest U.S. Summer Destination 2018 – Trip Advisor

A Most Tourist Friendly U.S. City 2018 – Expedia

Best Little Beach Towns To Visit This Summer 2018 – Coastal Living

Best Picnic Spot in Michigan 2018 – Reader’s Digest

5 Best Golf Experiences in Michigan 2018 – Golf Digest

Top Ten Island in the U.S. – Trip Advisor

Mackinac Island State Park was named the #1 State Park in the U.S.– FamilyFun

Country Living Magazine names Mackinac Island in the Top 5 All American Islands– Country Living Magazine

Grand Hotel among the 50 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in the United States – Yahoo

Pink Pony named the most Iconic Bar in Michigan– Thrillist

Lilac Festival chosen as one of America’s 14 Best Small-Town Festivals-  Fodor’s

Top 17 Most Romantic Destinations in the U.S. – DatingAdvice.com

Best U.S Island Destination – Islands.com

Top Ten Christmas Towns, #6 – HGTV

Top 10 Car- Free Destination in the world, #5 – Sherman’s Travel

Best Island Destination in the World, #5 – National Geographic

Best Wedding Destination in the U.S. – DesinationWedding.com

100 Best Midwest Small- Town Getaways – Midwest Living

Top Family – Friendly Beach Town – Nerd Wallet Travel

Grand Hotel- America’s Best All Inclusive Resorts – Travel + Leisure

Best Family Vacation Destination – Away.com

America’s Grandest Hotels, #6: Grand Hotel – The Huffington Post

100 Places to take your Kids – Frommers

America’s Prettiest Parks: Mackinac Island State Parks – Yahoo Travel

The Long and Shore of it: The Country’s Most Intriguing Islands – The New York Times

25 Best Places to Visit in Michigan – Vacation Idea Magazine

Grand Hotel Top Michigan Hotel – U.S. News & World Report