Explore Minnesota Tourism: Industry Site

• 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

• National Tourism Week
• Canadian Coop Advertising
• St. Paul Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com Coop Advertising
• Free Advertising!
• 2009 Partnership Grant Program Changes
• Electronic Marketing Tip
• Greening Your Property for the RNC & Beyond
• Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook Showcases Local Fare
• Agritourism Opportunity

Posted: May 7th, 2008

• March Inquiries
• EMT Website Wins Awards
• New Scenic Drives Section of exploreminnesota.com
• Group Tour Sales Mission - Two Spaces Remain!
• 2008 Heartland Travel Showcase Leads
• Family Motor Coach Association Convention in Saint Paul
• New Tourism Industry Blog from Explore Minnesota Tourism
• Deleting of Events Now Available Through Extranet
• Electronic Marketing Tip
• Opportunity Available to Assist Travel Writer
• Winter Partnership Grant Applications Due May 1
• 2009 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference
• SMTA to Hold Meeting and Seminars in Montevideo
• Red Wing Honored for Historic Preservation
• Tourism Industry Benefits from Tax Rebates

Posted: April 22nd, 2008

• Welcome Canadians Initiative Developed
• Affiliate Travel Information Center Applications Sought
• ExploreMinnesota.com Traffic
• Fall Getaways for Women
• Bottom-line Solutions
• Impact of Golf
• National Tourism Week Media Event
• AOL Travel Promotion
• Minnesota in the Media
• Final Rule Implementing WHTI Announced

Posted: April 8th, 2008

• Explore Minnesota Launches Major New Partnership Promotion
• 2008 Attractions Survey
• Are your Arts Events and Attractions in our Database?
• Where in the World is your Business?
• Travel Packages: FREE Exposure Opportunity
• Group Tour & Package Travel Sales Mission
• Lodging Managers Survey
• Festivals Forum - April 9, 2008
• Stepping Up to Sustainability Conference – April 15, 2008
• Minnesota Heartland Plans Spring Meeting in Wadena
• Work & Travel USA Offers Seasonal Help
• CERTs Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Project
• AmericaTheBeautiful.com Launches “ee America” Celebrating People, Places and Patriotism in America
• Grand Marais And Lutsen, Minnesota

Posted: March 27th, 2008