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Group Tour and Package Travel Partners Meetings
What Explore Minnesota Tourism offers: Meetings, open to anyone interested in group tour marketing, provide opportunities for the Minnesota travel industry to receive information on Explore Minnesota Tourism group tour marketing activities, participate in educational seminars, and network with other industry representatives
Who could benefit from this service: all Minnesota tourism organizations and businesses
Dates: The January meeting is held in conjunction with the Tourism Conference; other meetings take place in June and October each year
Contact: Mary Ann Steen, 651.215.1213, 800.657.3600, maryann.steen@state.mn.us
Tour Operators and Group Leader Familiarization Tours
What Explore Minnesota Tourism offers: Explore Minnesota Tourism sponsors trips for domestic tour operators to familiarize them with Minnesota destinations and provide information they need to develop group tours to our state
Who could benefit from this service: Tourism organizations and businesses have the opportunity to co-sponsor familiarization (fam) tours by providing complimentary lodging, meals, attractions and guide services. Explore Minnesota Tourism works through tourism organizations to develop itineraries for each fam tour.
Contact: Cheryl Offerman, 651.296.5016, 800.657.3600, cheryl.offerman@state.mn.us
2008 Group Tour Trade Shows
What Explore Minnesota Tourism offers: We promote Minnesota at each of the following trade shows:
Trade Show |
Location |
Dates |
Cost |
American Bus Association Convention |
Virginia Beach, Virginia |
February 2-7 |
$1,150 |
Heartland Travel Showcase |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
March 7-9 |
$1,100 |
Heritage Club Peer Group |
Bloomington, Minnesota |
April 9-13 |
$1,250 |
International Motorcoach Group Meeting |
Chantilly, Virginia |
August 6-9 |
$850 |
Student and Youth Travel Association |
San Antonio, Texas |
September 5-9 |
$750 |
National Tour Association Convention |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
November 15-19 |
$1,100 |
Qualifications: Attendance at these trade shows requires membership in the organization
Contact: Cheryl Offerman, 651.296.5016, 800.657.3600, cheryl.offerman@state.mn.us
