Archive for November, 2008
Posted November 20, 2008 4:24 pmGreen Events
According to Wise Mail, increasing awareness of the impact events have on the environment has caused event planners to incorporate "green" into their planning process. Adding eco-friendly purchasing and zero-waste options often are a way for event goers to first experience how small changes in behavior can greatly decrease their environmental impact.
Posted November 20, 2008 4:18 pmDNR to Hold Input Meetings for Resorts on the Shoreland Rules Update Project
In conjunction with the Shoreland Rules Update Project, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to hear from resort owners to gain a better understanding of resort interests, to discuss the importance of water quality and habitat, and to get feedback on the development of resort specific standards.
Posted November 20, 2008 3:52 pmInternational Visitation Up In First Eight Months of 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that 34.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States during the first eight months of 2008, an increase of nine percent over the same period in 2007. In August 2008, total visitation was 5.6 million, an increase of six percent over August 2007.
Posted November 20, 2008 3:47 pmTravel Industry Association Forecasts Stable Leisure Travel Market Despite Rough Economy
The Travel Industry Association (TIA) released its annual travel forecast indicating that an uncertain economic climate is leading American and global travelers to change their behaviors. Although leisure travel is stable, business travel is projected to decline and the United States is likely to be hit hard by a further decline in international arrivals. TIA emphasized that should be seen as a part of the solution to economic woes.
Posted November 19, 2008 2:43 pmExplorer events listing cut-off dates
In order for your event to be considered for inclusion in each edition of the Explorer, you must update your information in the Explore Minnesota Tourism database by these due dates.
Minnesota Explorer Edition Due date
2009 Fall: May 15, 2009
2009/10 Winter: August 28, 2009
2010 Spring/Summer: November 20, 2009
Dates are subject to change. Be sure to watch [...]
Posted November 13, 2008 8:26 pmWinter 2008-09 Ad Campaign
March 2008-February 2009 Advertising Schedule
Explore Minnesota Tourism’s winter marketing campaign runs November thru February with TV, radio, and online advertising, targeting likely travelers in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, “nearby” Upper Midwest markets and portions of Manitoba and Ontario. A significant portion of the campaign is devoted to the winter sweepstakes promotion “Winter of Wonder [...]
