Bob Benser, a business owner on Mackinac Island, talks to John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman about what's new this year's on America's favorite vacation summer place.

He is a co-owner of the Chippewa Hotel, as well as Original Murdick's Fudge, Island Slice and a few other ventures.

He said there are high hopes for 2016 season, which is already at 5-6 percent ahead of last year in advance bookings.

More info on Original Murdick's Fudge: http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

More info on Chippewa Hotel: http://www.chippewahotel.com/

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