Boston readies for a tourism comeback!
From Axios.com: One newer strategy for the visitors bureau is to highlight local businesses and destinations in various neighborhoods that deviate from the traditional revolutionary-era historical landmarks downtown.
The city is working with Live Like a Local Tours, a company founded by Boston resident Collin Knight.
The company offers walking tours in Nubian Square, Jamaica Plain and other predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods to introduce them to the history, business trends, food and breweries in those communities.
Knight calls the tours "all-inclusive." He uses some of the proceeds to buy his clients popular food and drinks from local businesses so they can experience it firsthand.
What they're saying: "It's just really giving people a chance to experience the full history and culture of neighborhoods of color, giving back to local businesses by circulating dollars within those communities," Knight tells Axios.
The bottom line: Don't be surprised if you see tourists returning to the usual downtown destinations — and your favorite neighborhood haunts.