Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison sees strong tourism figures despite AI interference

The Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) presented its annual report during an Aug. 18 Morgan County Board of Commissioners work session.Madison-Morgan CVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa Leon shared the presentation during the Tuesday evening session, highlighting increased...
The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

Safari park improves Madison’s visibility

Despite budget cuts, the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau has been able to keep the city highly visible in the tourism market, according to CVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa Leon, who addressed the Madison City Council meeting held Aug. 29.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison CVB asks to close Monday through Wednesday

For the last several years, Madison’s downtown welcome center on East Jefferson Street has been open 360 days a year, closing only on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.However, declining hotel-and-motel tax revenue and visitor numbers prompted the Board of...