Archive for July, 2009
Posted July 28, 2009 12:21 pmEMT Express – July 28, 2009
- June 2009 Inquiries
- Cultural Heritage Tourism Workshops in Your Region
- 2011 Governor’s Fishing Opener Event Proposals Sought
- Par Pricing for Canadian Visitors
- Restaurant Vacancy on Explore Minnesota Tourism Council
- Minnesota in the News
- Minnesota Heartland to Hold Summer Meeting in Conjunction with Cultural Workshops
Posted July 23, 2009 2:53 pmTax regulations for Minnesota vacation home rental property
Individual Income Tax
For individual income tax purposes, Minnesota follows federal income tax laws in regards to rental properties. Income reported on your federal income tax return flows through to your Minnesota income tax return. For more information, refer to the Internal Revenue Service website at www.irs.gov. Refer to IRS Publication 17 and the Rental [...]
Posted July 23, 2009 2:50 pmDesktop reference guide: Vacation home rentals
In more recent years, the number of vacation home rentals has been growing in Minnesota. Due to the increased number, the 2008 legislature created a Vacation Home Rental Taskforce led by Explore Minnesota. Their primary focus was to ensure that vacation home rentals operating as a business are a safe lodging alternative that are managed [...]
Posted July 23, 2009 2:24 pmLicensing and Plan Review for Minnesota vacation home rentals
Plans and specifications must be submitted, in duplicate, for review prior to new construction. The plans must be approved before starting construction. Submit a completed
plan review application along with a check or money order for the required fee made payable to the Minnesota Department of Health.
New establishments and existing establishments that are adding units must [...]
Posted July 21, 2009 4:31 pmSearch Engine Optimization Copywriting Best Practices
Studies show that more than 80% of Internet users begin their time online with a search engine. Many of these searches are for the very products and services you offer, and we want to increase the likelihood that your page on exploreminnesota.com will come up near the top of search results.
Posted July 21, 2009 2:05 pmWhy Funding Is Needed
INVESTING IN TOURISM FOR THE GOOD OF MINNESOTA
Tourism means business.
Around the globe, tourism is a big business. In fact, it’s a major contributor to economies in most countries, including the U.S.
It’s no different here at home: In Minnesota, tourism is a $10.5 billion industry, with revenues spent by 41 million travelers.
Tourism creates jobs, from entry [...]
Posted July 21, 2009 11:49 amMeet in Minnesota
Explore Minnesota Tourism is coordinating with public and private organizations throughout the state on an awareness campaign focusing on the bottom line benefits of meetings and conventions. The goal is to maintain meetings and conventions business throughout Minnesota during CY 2009. The campaign targets individuals and organizations (CEO’s, management, associations, and employers) that drive meetings and [...]
Posted July 20, 2009 2:07 pmSouthern Minnesota Tourism Association Meeting
Venue: Faribault, Minnesota
Contact: Dave Vogel
888-975-6766, 507-389-2683
dave.vogel@state.mn.us
Posted July 20, 2009 2:04 pmEleventh Minnesota Scenic Byways Workshop
[ October 27, 2009 to October 28, 2009. ] Venue: Chase on the Lake Hotel, Walker, MN
The agenda is still being developed but following are a few new topics:
Breakout Session on Preparing Grant Applications – This will be a “nuts and bolts” session to help you to prepare successful applications for effective, deliverable projects.
Minnesota Scenic Byways 101 – This breakout session is intended for people who [...]
Posted July 20, 2009 2:01 pmMinnesota Arrowhead Association Quarterly Meeting
[ October 8, 2009; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Anyone interested in tourism in Northeast Minnesota is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Contact: Tim Campbell, Northeast Regional Manager
888-876-6784
tim.campbell@state.mn.us
