The Explore Minnesota Tourism Council consists of people from all sectors of hospitality and tourism appointed by the governor to serve in an advisory capacity to Explore Minnesota.
The purpose of the Council is to serve the broader interests of tourism in Minnesota by promoting activities that support, maintain, and expand the state's domestic and international travel market, thereby generating increased visitor expenditures, tax revenue and employment.
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Meetings and planning sessions pertaining to statewide tourism marketing, industry and consumer communications, industry programs and funding.
Meetings are held at:
St. Paul
Expenses Description:
May also include off-site meeting expenses for annual strategic planning session.POSITION | SEAT | AUTHORITY | 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE | #SEATS | ACTION |
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Business Tourism Representative | Travel Agency Representative | Governor | 3/25/2024 | 1 | APPLY |
Statewide Association Representative | Chamber Of Commerce for Underrepresented Communities Representative | Governor | 11/20/2023 | 1 | APPLY |
NAME | POSITION | APPLICATION DATE |
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Mr. Bob Bierscheid | Statewide Association Representative | 2/13/2024 |
Ashlee Ciora | Statewide Association Representative | 12/28/2023 |
Kasmara Freiderich | Statewide Association Representative | 2/1/2024 |
Matt Johnson | Statewide Association Representative | 12/21/2023 |
Marianna Khauv | Statewide Association Representative | 12/15/2023 |
Dr. Nicholas Leonard | Statewide Association Representative | 1/5/2024 |
David McArthur | Statewide Association Representative | 6/21/2024 |
Shannon McKeeth | Statewide Association Representative | 1/16/2024 |
Laura Mullen | Statewide Association Representative | 1/15/2024 |
Sue Olson | Statewide Association Representative | 1/16/2024 |
Abigayle Oxborough | Statewide Association Representative | 1/2/2024 |
Holly Rien | Statewide Association Representative | 5/28/2024 |
Mike Schwieters | Statewide Association Representative | 12/20/2023 |
Cheyanne St. John | Statewide Association Representative | 1/19/2024 |
Ms Laurie Staiger | Statewide Association Representative | 1/14/2024 |
Rebecca Stromback | Statewide Association Representative | 12/28/2023 |
Deb Theisen | Statewide Association Representative | 11/15/2023 |
Wendy Blackshaw | Business Tourism Representative | 2/8/2024 |
Michelle Bredeson | Business Tourism Representative | 1/17/2024 |
Paul Byron | Business Tourism Representative | 1/23/2024 |
Justin Graddy | Business Tourism Representative | 1/10/2024 |
Paul Haga | Business Tourism Representative | 1/26/2024 |
Kris Hohensee | Business Tourism Representative | 2/5/2024 |
Eric Johnson | Business Tourism Representative | 11/3/2023 |
Mr. Shiro Katagiri katagiri@kikuenterprises.com | Business Tourism Representative | 11/7/2023 |
Lee Kerfoot | Business Tourism Representative | 12/22/2023 |
Paul Larsen | Business Tourism Representative | 10/13/2023 |
Erika Rivers | Business Tourism Representative | 12/22/2023 |
Kate Setley | Business Tourism Representative | 11/9/2023 |
Colleen Smith | Business Tourism Representative | 1/4/2024 |
Sara Soli | Business Tourism Representative | 1/18/2024 |
Dr. Heidi Swank Heidi Swank | Business Tourism Representative | 1/9/2024 |
Daniele Villa | Business Tourism Representative | 12/20/2023 |
Joseph Ward | Business Tourism Representative | 1/12/2024 |
Edward Hoffman | Regional Marketing Representative | 11/6/2023 |
Mrs Pamela Hoye | Regional Marketing Representative | 2/3/2024 |