2023 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference

WHAT

Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty will welcome travel and tourism industry leaders from across the state, share the agency’s 2022 highlights and state of the industry, and look ahead to 2023 with campaign sneak peeks and TourismMatters updates.

WHEN

Tuesday, Feb. 28
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

WHO

• Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director, Explore Minnesota
• Additional keynote speakers:
  • Greg DeShields (Executive Director, Tourism Diversity Matters)
  • Katie Goodman (award-winning author & comedian)
  • Ann Bancroft (polar explorer).
• Hundreds of representatives from Minnesota convention and visitors bureaus and tourism organizations; hotels, resorts and campgrounds; and a variety of attractions

WHERE

Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington - Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN 55439

*Attending media are required to check-in at conference registration desk

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY

At approximately 9 a.m., Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty will make opening remarks, after which she will be available for interviews.

MEDIA NOTES

• Media/camera setup time: 8:30 to 8:45 a.m.
• For more details about the Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, visit exploreminnesota.com/conference. Session recordings will be posted here after the conference.