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TDC introduces Downes & St. Germain as new visitor research firm for regional tracking and economic impact study
Summary
The TDC welcomed Downes & St. Germain Research, which will conduct a 12‑month visitor tracking and economic impact study across southwest Florida for Manatee and neighboring counties; initial fieldwork and intercept interviews were described.
The Tourist Development Council on April 21 met Downes & St. Germain Research, the consulting firm that will conduct a visitor‑tracking and economic impact study for Manatee County and other Southwest Florida partners.
Joseph “Joe” St. Germain, president of Downes & St. Germain, said the firm—working with local staff—will run intercept surveys at high‑traffic visitor…
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