Explore Minnesota Tourism: Industry Site

Explore Minnesota Tourism organized a task force of 22 representatives of tourism associations, state agencies and businesses to analyze existing travel green programs and develop recommendations for Minnesota.

Posted: March 5th, 2008

At the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism conference, held this week in Mankato, several organizations, businesses and individuals were recognized for their contributions to the state’s travel industry.

Posted: January 24th, 2008

[ May 21, 2011 3:00 pm to May 25, 2011 3:00 pm. ] Name of Event:  International Pow Wow
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Who Should Participate:  Members of the travel & tourism industry
Sponsoring Organization:  Travel Industry Association of America
Date:  May 21 - 25, 2011
Contact:  202-408-8422; www.tia.org

Posted: December 11th, 2007

While there are 167 fewer resorts in Minnesota since 2000, the state sales and use tax contribution of the resort industry has increased by nearly 24 percent. According to comprehensive sales tax statistics compiled by the Minnesota Department of Revenue for Explore Minnesota Tourism, there were 955 resorts that contributed more than $13.6 million in state sales and use taxes in 2005.

Posted: November 7th, 2007

Charlotte, NC, October 23 - During the Travel Industry Association’s (TIA) Annual Awards Banquet last night, Explore Minnesota Tourism received the industry’s most coveted national award for best domestic travel advertising. Explore Minnesota beat the competition from all state, city and private-sector marketing organizations in the US.

Posted: October 23rd, 2007

Explore Minnesota Tourism and The Rake magazine teams up to celebrate the arts in Minnesota

Posted: September 18th, 2007

Looking for a creative outlet during your summer travels? Explore Minnesota Tourism is inviting those familiar with Minnesota to create lists of their favorite places to see and things to do in Minnesota. Efforts could be rewarded with one of three dream getaways – or seeing your video run as part of TV commercials.

Posted: August 9th, 2007