EMT Express Newsletter Articles
2013 Governor’s Fishing Opener in Park Rapids Makes Headlines
May 15, 2013
The successful Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener hosted by Park Rapids this weekend was one for the books!
Read More...National Tourism Week Gets Press in Minnesota
May 15, 2013
Several tourism organizations across the state generated media coverage about the value of tourism to Minnesota and their communities as part of National Tourism Week, May 4-12.
Read More...MORE to Explore Vacation Mixer Launches
May 15, 2013
As part of the Spring MORE to Explore campaign, EMT launched the Vacation Mixer sweepstakes on May 6.
Read More...Brainerd Lakes Area To Host 2014 Governor’s Fishing Opener
May 14, 2013
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber will host the 2014 event.
Read More...Minnesota’s Lodging Sector Saw Growth Again in 1st Quarter of 2013
Apr 30, 2013
Minnesota’s lodging industry picked up in early 2013 where it left off at the end of 2012, with moderate overall 1st quarter year-over-year growth. Five of six metrics saw growth, including occupancy growth of almost 5%.
Read More...2014 Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener Event Proposals Sought
Apr 30, 2013
Explore Minnesota Tourism is seeking proposals to host the 2014 Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener event.
Read More...CANADA Travel Trade Barometer: Respondents Projecting Increased Bookings through the Second Quarter of 2013
Apr 30, 2013
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Canada Travel Trade Barometer, a strong majority of tour operators surveyed (as of February 15 - March 28, 2013) projected higher bookings for the first quarter of 2013. Just over eight out of 10 (82%) respondents projected bookings to be higher.
Read More...SMTA to Hold Meeting and Seminar in Mankato
Apr 30, 2013
The Southern Minnesota Tourism Association (SMTA) will hold their May meeting on Thursday, May 16 in Mankato.
Read More...Minnesota Communities Under 1500: Assess Your Tourism Potential
Apr 30, 2013
The University of Minnesota is seeking non-metro communities and townships of fewer than 1,500 residents for a special project over the next 18 months aimed at boosting a community’s long-term destination appeal.
Read More...Help Create the New Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Apr 30, 2013
The federal government has developed and passed a new transportation bill referred to as MAP-21 that establishes a consolidated program that provides funding for a variety of alternative transportation projects, including many that were previously eligible activities under separately funded programs.
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