EMT Express - January 23, 2023

Explore Minnesota's Budget Recommendations

Last week Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced their budget recommendations for FY2024-2025, which included important investments for the tourism and hospitality industries.

New Positions Open at Explore Minnesota

Explore Minnesota is excited to offer new positions on staff including a Government Relations Coordinator to provide agency-wide leadership, coordination and support in legislative relations and policy, budget, and capital budget development and a Digital Strategy Manager to lead the agency's digital marketing and web content strategy.

Sign Up Now to Participate in the 2023 MN Sips Passport Program

Explore Minnesota is inviting wineries, breweries and distilleries to participate with the 2023 MN Sips Passport.

Attend Explore Minnesota's Tourism Conference In-Person or Virtually

Explore Minnesota's Annual Tourism Conference is the premiere learning opportunity designed specifically for the Minnesota tourism industry.

Sponsor the 2023 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference

Sponsorships for the 2023 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference are now available to reserve online.

Apply for a Scholarship or Become a Mentor for the Tourism Conference

Explore Minnesota has developed a scholarship program for the 2023 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, benefitting members of Native Nations and students at post-secondary Minnesota institutions interested in the leisure and hospitality industry.

Try an Explore Minnesota Co-op Advertising Program

The Explore Minnesota Co-op program is available to Minnesota tourism-related businesses in the public and private sector.

Upcoming Industry Webinars

Mark your calendar for additional upcoming tourism webinars.