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Tourism Center Publications and Products by Date

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!

2008

• 2007-08 Winter Lodging Revenue Report (.pdf)
• 2005-06&2007-08 Winter Traveler Profile Report (.pdf)
• Profile of 2008 International Festival of Owls Attendees (.pdf)
• The Profile of Travelers in Minnesota Fall Season (2005/2007) (.pdf)
• The Profile of Travelers in Minnesota Summer Season (2005/2007) (.pdf)

2007

• 2007 Annual Report
• 2007 Fall Lodging Revenue Report (.pdf)
• 2007 Sled Dog Sports Participant Survey (.pdf)
• Awareness of and Interest in Green Routes (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues Summer 2007 (June-August) (.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)
• State of Sustainable Tourism (.pdf)
• 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)

2006

• 2006 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2005 Art Meander: Market identification & event enhancement (.pdf)
• A Comparative Study of Strategic HRD Approaches for Workforce Planning in the Tourism Industry (.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)
• Community – Agency Trust: Voyageurs National Park (.pdf)
• 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)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota’s Metro Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota’s Northcentral/West Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota’s Northeast Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• The Economic Impact of Expenditures by Travelers On Minnesota’s Southern Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• Generational differences in ATV recreational riding: The case of MN (.pdf)
• Green Routes: Market Interest and Directions (.pdf)
• Minnesota County Report: The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota Counties and Regions June 2005 – May 2006 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Winter 2005/2006 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Winter 2005/2006 (.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)
• The Profile of Travelers in Minnesota Summer 2005 through Spring 2006 (June 2005 – May 2006) (.pdf)
• Travelers in Southern Minnesota: Profile of Visitors to Four Communities (.pdf)
• Volunteer motivation and commitment at a sport-tourism event (.pdf)

2005

• 2005 Annual Report (.pdf)
• 2005 Meander Visitor Evaluation: Profile and Possible Improvements (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Fall 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Lodging Revenues: Summer 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Tourism Workforce in 2020 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Fall 2005 (.pdf)
• Minnesota Traveler Profile: Summer 2005 (.pdf)
• Potential Market and Economic Analysis for the Red River Valley Bird Observatory and Gateway Nature Center (.pdf)
• Snowmobiling in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer profile - Executive Summary (.pdf)
• Snowmobiling in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer profile - Final Report (.pdf)
• Study of Current Area Tourists: Customer Profiles Southern Minnesota (.pdf) - Prepared for: The Communities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, Jackson, and Worthington

2004

• 2004 Annual Report (.pdf)
• Becker County Tourism Business Retention & Expansion Summary Report (.pdf)
• Leech Lake Area Summer Visitor Profile: A focus on interest in culture and nature based experiences (.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

2003

• 2003 Annual Report (.pdf)

2002

• The Attributes and Amenities of Highway Systems that are Important to Tourists
• Economic Impact & Social Benefits Study of Coldwater Angling in Minnesota
• In the Eyes of the Law, Legal Issues Associated With Direct Farm Marketing
• Itasca Area Tourism Market & Development Potential
• Transportation Barriers Affecting International Visitors to Minnesota
• Wildlife Viewing in MN (.pdf)

2001

• Community Tourism Development
• Profile of Visitors to Five Minnesota Communities Prepared for the communities of Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Ely, Pipestone, Shakopee
• Rural Tourism Development Case Studies 2001 update

2000

• At Your Service Training Materials
• Diversity in the recreation profession
• Northern Lights Tourism Alliance BR&E Report (.pdf)
• Trends in Outdoor Recreation, Leisure and Tourism

1998

• Motel & Restaurant Family Businesses summary of research (.pdf)
• Resort Family Businesses Summary of Research (.pdf)

1997

• Design and Planning for Small Minnesota Resorts

1996

• Tourism Development: Principles, Processes and Policies

1994

• Recreation and the Floodplain

1993

• Questions & Answers about Rural Tourism Development

1992

• Marketing Crafts and Other Products to Tourists

Not Dated

• How to do an Advertising Effectiveness Study

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