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Tourism & the Visitor Economy: Working Together to Accomplish Common Goals

by JULIE GILBERT, President/CEO, Destination Door County

I am very excited to have the opportunity to write a monthly column for the Peninsula Pulse about tourism and our visitor economy. I look forward to providing insight about Destination Door County and what we’re doing as a community, shared-values organization that’s focusing on community outreach, sustainable tourism and values-based marketing. 

As a starting point, I want to share the vision, mission and promise statements that guide us through our decision-making processes.

A vision statement defines a dream or long-term goal. Our vision is, “A better life for all of Door County through strong, sustainable practices supported by local communities that welcome a diverse group of explorers.”

A mission statement summarizes our values. Our mission is: “To inspire travel that drives community enhancement. Through innovation and partnerships, we…

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