On Galesburg’s Morning News, Randy Newcomb, outgoing executive director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau, and Tuesday Çetin, tourism board president, reflect on five years of tourism growth. Newcomb's final day on the job was Friday, Aug. 15, as he departs to become director of the Frankfort Tourist Commission in Frankfort, Kentucky. Çetin emphasizes the need for a “community connector” successor to implement Newcomb’s marketing plan and sustain momentum. Newcomb credits partners like the board and local businesses, noting he’ll miss Galesburg’s people and culinary scene. The duo outlines a vision for amplifying festivals and multi-day visits.
