Explore Minnesota Tourism: Industry Site

• ExploreMinnesota.com Web Statistics for September 2008
• 2020 Vision Meetings Held Throughout the State
• 2009 EMT Cooperative Advertising Program
• Marketing Opportunities
• 2009-2010 Minnesota Fishing Guide Advertising Opportunity
• 2008 Association of Great Lake Outdoor Writers Conference
• Electronic Marketing Tip - on ExploreMinnesota.com
• Improve Customer Service
• CMR to Hold Fall Conference
• U.S. House Passes Travel Promotion Act
• New DHS Spending Package Funds Security and Entry Reforms
• CBP Launches Interactive WHTI Travel Widget

Posted: October 7th, 2008

• August Inquiries
• Magellan Award
• Reserve Ad Space Now for Winter Explorer
• Deadline For 2009 Partnership Applications Coming Soon
• Minnesota in the News
• Minnesota Heartland Annual Meeting and 2020 Vision Session
• SMTA Announces Annual Tourism Awards
• SMTA Elects Officers and Executive Board Members
• Build Customer Service Skills
• Minnesota Resort & Campground Association’s Fall Conference and Expo
  The Grand Minnesota Tradition: Alive & Well
• Now in Production
• Photo Help Needed

Posted: September 23rd, 2008

• Summer Tourism Was Stable, Though Not Stellar
• Explore Minnesota Tourism’s Interactive Marketing Efforts Honored by Peers
• Explore Minnesota on Display at MSP
• Travel Marketing Award Nominations Accepted
• Can the Arts Help Your Community Thrive?
• Mashed Potato Wrestler Wins 3rd Title
• State Meetings and Conferences at Resorts
• New Leads from Travel Trade Marketing
• Fall Group & Packaged Travel Meeting
• Electronic Marketing Tip
• Funding for Tourism Research and Education: Carlson Chair Proposals Due Oct 3
• One-Stop Travel Planning Now Online for Voyageurs National Park

Posted: September 11th, 2008

• 2020 Vision - Long Range Tourism Planning
• Pre-application Deadline for Innovative Marketing Grants Approaches
• Fall Group & Packaged Travel Meeting
• 2008 Festival and Event Management Program
• Winter 2008-2009 Calendar of Events
• Electronic Marketing Tip for Lodging & Camping Businesses
• Requests for Information from Explore Minnesota Tourism
• Minnesota in the News
• Calling All Fishing Tournament Planners!
• Corps of Engineers and Forest Service Solicit Public Input on Draft of Revised Reservoir Operating Plans

Posted: August 26th, 2008

• July 2008 Inquiries
• Lodging Revenue Up, Occupancy Down for First Half of 2008
• A Special Invitation from AGLOW
• 2010 Governor’s Fishing Opener Event Proposals Sought
• Deadline for Ads in the 2009 Explore Minnesota Travel Guide is August 15, 2008
• Great Lakes Co-op Marketing
• International Travel to the U.S. Booms
• The Latest Travel Trade Marketing Opportunities Available Online
• SMTA to Hold Their Annual Meeting in Owatonna
• From the Minnesota Film & TV Board
• National Preservation News

Posted: August 13th, 2008

• June 2008 Inquiries
• Place Your Advertising Order Today For the 2009 Explore Minnesota Travel Guide
• 2009 Explore Minnesota Tourism Sport Show Program
• Electronic Marketing Tip
• Travel Trade Leads From TIAs International Pow Wow Now Available On The EMT Industry Website
• 2009 Heartland Travel Showcase
• Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge to Host the Minnesota Heartland Summer Meeting
• Minnesota Resort & Campground Association Fall Conference and Expo
  The Grand Minnesota Tradition: Alive & Well

Posted: July 29th, 2008

• 2009 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference
• Vacation Rental Lodging Study
• New Leads from Travel Trade Marketing
• New Feature on Industry Website
• Electronic Marketing Tip: Are We Getting Caught in Your Spam Filters?
• Important Tourism Meetings Planned for New Northwest and Central Minnesota Tourism Regions
• Thank You - CVBs at the TICs
• Green Routes Expanding in Minnesota

Posted: July 15th, 2008

• Explore Minnesota Tourism Launches Multi-Media Campaign to Encourage Minnesotans to Explore Their Own Backyard - and Invites our Neighbors to Peek Over the Fence
• Minnesota Participates in Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Economic Roundtable
• Are You Making All You Could of Your Listing on exploreminnesota.com
• July 11, 2008 is the Early Bird Deadline for 2009 Explore Minnesota Tourism Travel Guide
• Explore Minnesota Tourism Seeks to Maximize Emerging Technologies in Marketing Minnesota as a Tourism Destination
• Explore Minnesota Tourism Announces First Round of Summer of Fun Giveaway Winners
• 2009 Grant Guidelines Available
• Electronic Marketing Tip
• Minnesota in the News
• Recycling Food Waste Workshop
• New Winter Research Reports Available
• Application Information for CURA Community-Based Research Programs

Posted: July 2nd, 2008

• May Inquiries
• Summer ‘08: Tourism Talking Points
• White Bear Lake Announced as Site of the 2009 Governor’s Fishing Opener
• Invite Fall Travelers through a Minnesota Explorer Ad
• Tell People About Your Unique Specials and Deals
• Minnesota in the News
• New Intern to Update Technical Tours Guide
• Travel Leadership Summit
• Volunteer Opportunities for the RNC
• Carlson Chair provides financial support for tourism education and research
• Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism Hires New Director
• National Boy Scout Jamboree Relocates
• Eco Experience Opportunity

Posted: June 18th, 2008

• April Inquiries
• Despite Economy, Outlook for Summer Tourism Is Positive
• New Minnesota Tourism Region Added Starting in 2009
• Solicitation for Sales Vendor for Minnesota Travel Guide and Web Site
• Travel Packages: Free Exposure Opportunity
• KARE11.com Cooperative Advertising
• St. Paul Pioneer Press Cooperative Advertising
• Deadline for Affiliate Travel Information Center Program Applications Nears
• DNR to hold Open House Meetings Statewide on the Shoreland Rules Update Project
• Chinese Group Leisure Travel to the United States to Begin in June

Posted: May 21st, 2008