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Tourism Center Publications and Products by Minnesota Geographic Area

The Tourism Centers creates both research and educational publications. The majority are available FREE in pdf format, although some educational products have a nominal fee. Click on the title to learn more!

Metropolitan
North Central / West
Northeast
Southern
Statewide

Metropolitan

• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota's Metro Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 - May 2006 (.pdf)
• Profile of 2007 Flint Hills International Children's Festival Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2007 Irish Fair Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2007 Rice Street Festival Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2007 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2006 District del Sol Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2006 Dragon Festival Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2006 Grand Old Day Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2006 Highland Fest Attendees (.pdf)
• Profile of 2006 St. Paul Oktoberfest Attendees (.pdf)
• Volunteer motivation and commitment at a sport-tourism event (.pdf)

North Central / West

• 2005 Art Meander: Market identification & event enhancement (.pdf)
• 2005 Meander Visitor Evauation: Profile and Possible Improvements (.pdf)
• Becker County Resort and Lodging Summary Report (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota's Northcentral/West Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 - May 2006 (.pdf)
• Itasca Area Tourism Market & Development Potential
• Leech Lake Area Summer Visitor Profile: A focus on interest in culture and nature based experiences (.pdf)
• Potential Market and Economic Analysis for the Red River Balley Bird Observatory and Gateway Nature Center (pdf)
• Profile of Visitors to Northwest Minnesota: Lake of the Woods Report Prepared for the communities of Baudette, Roseau, Warroad
• Profile of Visitors to Northwest Minnesota: Red River Valley Report Prepared for the communities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls
• Study of Current Area Visitors: Detroit Lakes-Mahnomen 2007 (.pdf)
• Study of Current Area Visitors: Otter Tail Country 2007 (.pdf)
• Study of Current Area Visitors: Southern Red River Valley 2007 (.pdf)

Northeast

• Community – Agency Trust: Voyageurs National Park (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota's Northeast Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 - May 2006 (.pdf)
• Northern Lights Tourism Alliance BR&E Report (.pdf)

Southern

• Economic Impact & Social Benefits Study of Coldwater Angling in Minnesota
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures by Travelers On Minnesota's Southern Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 - May 2006 (.pdf)
• Profile of 2008 International Festival of Owls Attendees (.pdf)
• Study of Current Area Tourists: Customer Profiles Southern Minnesota (.pdf) - Prepared for: The Communities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, Jackson, and Worthington
• Travelers in Southern Minnesota: Profile of Visitors to Four Communities (.pdf)

Statewide

• 2007-08 Winter Lodging Revenue Report (.pdf)
• 2007 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2007 Fall Lodging Revenue Report (.pdf)
• 2007 Sled Dog Sports Participant Survey (.pdf)
• 2007 Summer Lodging Revenue Report (.pdf)
• 2006 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2005 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2005-06&2007-08 Winter Traveler Profile Report (.pdf)
• 2005&07 Fall Traveler Profile Report (.pdf)
• 2005&07 Summer Traveler Profile Report (.pdf)
• 2004 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2003 Annual Report (.pdf)
• All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota:Economic impact and consumer profile - final report (.pdf)
• All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota:Economic impact and consumer profile - executive summary (.pdf)
• At Your Service Training Materials
• The Attributes and Amenities of Highway Systems that are Important to Tourists
• Awareness of & Interest in Green Routes (.pdf)
• Community Tourism Development
• A Comparative Study of Strategic HRD Approaches for Workforce Planning in the Tourism Industry (.pdf)
• Design and Planning for Small Minnesota Resorts
• Diversity in the recreation profession
• Does Generation Matter? Differences in Perceived Benefits Among Baby-boomers, Generation-X & Generation-Y at a Water-Based Recreation Area (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota June 2005 - May 2006 (.pdf)
• Generational differences in ATV recreational riding: The case of MN (.pdf)
• Green Routes: Market Interest and Directions (.pdf)
• How to do an Advertising Effectiveness Study
• In the Eyes of the Law, Legal Issues Associated With Direct Farm Marketing
• Marketing Crafts and Other Products to Tourists
• Minnesota County Report: The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota Counties and Regions June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Fall 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Summer 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Winter 2005/2006 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Tourism Workfore in 2020 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Fall 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Summer 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Winter 2005/2006 (.pdf)
• Motel & Restaurant Family Businesses summary of research (.pdf)
• The Profile of Travelers in Minnesota Summer 2005 through Spring 2006 (June 2005 – May 2006) (.pdf)
• Profile of Visitors to Five Minnesota Communities Prepared for the communities of Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Ely, Pipestone, Shakopee
• Questions & Answers about Rural Tourism Development
• Recreation and the Floodplain
• Resort Family Businesses Summary of Research (.pdf)
• Rural Tourism Development Case Studies 2001 update
• Snowmobiling in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer profile - Executive Summary (.pdf)
• Snowmobiling in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer profile - Final Report (.pdf)
• State of Sustainable Tourism (.pdf)
• Tourism Development: Principles, Processes and Policies
• Trends in Outdoor Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
• Transportation Barriers Affecting International Visitors to Minnesota
• Wildlife Viewing in MN (.pdf)

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