About Minnesota Tourism

Tourism is an $11.9 billion industry in Minnesota. The leisure and hospitality industry employs nearly 240,000 Minnesotans.

Did you know...?

• Leisure and hospitality in Minnesota generates $11.9 billion in gross annual sales
• $769 million is generated in state sales taxes
• Minnesota's leisure and hospitality industry employs nearly 240,000 workers
• Spending during Minnesota's 71 million annual person-trips (including overnight and day trips) is distributed throughout the economy.  

• Contact Us 
  A listing of Explore Minnesota Tourism contacts, and who can assist you best!
• Annual Report & Strategic Plan
  Explore Minnesota Tourism creates a strategic plan and provides an annual report of our progress on that plan.
• Travel Information Network 
  Explore Minnesota Tourism has a network of Highway Travel Information Centers, Affiliate Travel Information Centers and Travel Counselors in St. Paul to assist travelers.
• Regional Associations  
  Explore Minnesota Tourism works with our regional industry partners to market the regions of the state to in- and outstate travelers.
• EMT Tourism Council 
  The Explore Minnesota Tourism Council is focused on areas critical to the development and growth of Minnesota tourism. Program development and public policy issues at both the state and federal level are also addressed.
• Tourism Organizations 
  The Explore Minnesota Cities & Towns Search Page allows you to locate Tourism Promotion Organizations, Statewide, Regional & Local Associations, Explore Minnesota Travel Information Centers, and other informational websites.
• Explore Minnesota 2012-2014 Affirmative Action Plan
  Per Minnesota State Statute 43A.19