EMT Express Newsletter Articles
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...Celebrate National Tourism Week May 4-12
Apr 30, 2013
Destinations across the country are invited to celebrate this week by spotlighting the significant positive impact the travel and tourism industry has on local communities, states and the country as a whole.
Read More...Minnesota Sports Participates in National Sports Conference
Apr 30, 2013
Minnesota Sports was a sponsor at the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) Symposium last week in Louisville, KY.
Read More...Explore Minnesota Fishing Reports Ramp Up for the 2013 Fishing Opener
Apr 30, 2013
Minnesota lakes are either entirely open or losing ice cover rapidly, and anglers are eager to hit the water. If you are not already participating in the weekly Explore Minnesota Fishing Reports, this is a great time to start!
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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