Media Assistance
Looking to feature Door County in a travel story?
Whether you’re looking for story ideas, fact-checking assistance, images of picturesque Door County landmarks and vistas, a live Zoom video interview, or anything else needed for an article, TV segment, or radio show, the PR team at Destination Door County is here to help. Check out the links below for image requests, media fact sheets, new attractions, and media releases.
For media inquiries and personal assistance, please email [email protected] and one of our PR staff members, Jon Jarosh or Jen Rogers, will be in touch soon.
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Visitor Economy Continues to Boom in Door County, Generating Record Economic Impact of $685.8M in 2025
June 9, 2026, Door County, WI. – Door County’s visitor economy continued its booming growth in 2025, generating a record $685.8 million in total economic impact and further solidifying tourism’s role as a major driver of the county’s economy, workforce, and quality of life. According to newly released data from global research firm Tourism Economics,
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Community Investment Fund Continues Countywide Impact with Latest Grants
Destination Door County (DDC) today announced the latest round of Community Investment Fund grants, awarding $318,852 to five local projects to advance accessibility, history, and culture. With this latest funding cycle, the program has now contributed to 71 p
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Jarosh Earns Tourism Industry’s Top Executive Certification
Jon Jarosh, the Interim President/CEO + Chief Communications Officer at Destination Door County (DDC), has earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation. Held by tourism executives across North America, the designation is widely rega
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Plan Your Perfect Getaway with the 2026 Door County Official Destination Guide
Destination Door County (DDC), the official tourism marketing and management organization for Door County, is proud to announce the release of the 2026 Door County Official Destination Guide, a comprehensive and inspiring resource designed to help visitors pla
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66 Projects and Counting: Visitor-Funded Investments Continue Strengthening Door County
Destination Door County (DDC) is excited to announce the latest round of Community Investment Fund awards, distributing $349,942 to support seven local initiatives focused on improving public safety and accessibility, enhancing outdoor recreation, and strength
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Destination Door County Announces Planned CEO Departure
Destination Door County announced today that President & CEO Julie Gilbert has informed the Board of Directors of her decision to resign from her role. Gilbert will continue to serve as CEO in the coming weeks and work with the Board of Directors and leadershi
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Community Survey Launched to Gather Door County Resident Input
Three community organizations – United Way of Door County, Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), and Destination Door County (DDC) – have partnered to launch a countywide resident survey designed to better understand the needs, challenges, and
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Community Investment Fund Surpasses $3 Million in Local Impact with Latest Round of Grants
Destination Door County (DDC) today announced the latest round of Community Investment Fund grants, awarding $370,747 to seven local projects that advance accessibility, recreation, culture, and environmental stewardship. With these new awards, the program has
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Destination Door County Honors Hospitality Heroes in Fifth Annual Thank You Campaign
Destination Door County (DDC) recently concluded their fifth annual hospitality worker thank you campaign. The campaign was created to show gratitude towards area hospitality workers for their hard work throughout the year.
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Opening Doors: Wheel the World Maps Local Businesses
Destination Door County (DDC) is excited to share that a trained Mapper from Wheel the World—a global leader in accessible travel—is currently in Door County, working to assess local tourism businesses and attractions for accessibility.
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Recognize a Door County Hospitality Hero: Nominate Today
Destination Door County is now accepting nominations to recognize the outstanding service industry professionals and frontline staff who help make our destination truly exceptional, Door County’s Hospitality Heroes.
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Destination Door County Launches Christmas Movie Trail Pass Celebrating “A Cherry Pie Christmas”
Destination Door County is excited to announce the launch of the Door County Christmas movie trail pass, a free, mobile-based experience that invites visitors to explore 16 locations featured in the new holiday movie A Cherry Pie Christmas (also released under
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What’s New in 2024
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