Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Events draw visitors. In North Carolina and Michigan, it’s boat events that draw visitors. Dragon Boat Festival Saturday on High Rock Lake Great Lakes Grand Prix Brings Thrilling Powerboat Races to Michigan City’s Shore Boat rides are one of the many activities offered during Kid’Cation, a program of the Alton, IL, CVB. It’s a twist on the ‘be a tourist in your hometown’ promotion. Hats off to the…