On top of concerns about the Delta variant, 81 percent of hospitality businesses surveyed report significant labor challenges.
Tourism
It’s rolling all over Terminal 1, delivering food to hungry travelers.
With occupancy rates as low as 18 percent, the Saint Paul Hotel, Hewing Hotel, and Afton House Inn appeal to local cabin fever.
Undeterred by Covid, the winter festival, Jan. 28 to Feb. 7 will include art installations, winter walks, virtual concerts, and conversations about climate change.
Statewide, travel spending is down an estimated $5 billion for spring and summer, and fall isn't expected to be much better.
The pandemic prompted a surge of vacation home sales in the region.
After almost five months closed due to Covid-19, the Mall of America theme park will reopen with limited capacity and strict safety protocols.
For a lucky few businesses—particularly those in the fields of health care, distance
learning, and delivery—the pandemic actually expedited success.
On turning Shark Tank disappointment into a recipe for the future.
Retail property sales dropped 84 percent across U.S. in April.
Gyms and fitness centers will still remain closed.
Sales were up strongly, but profits drop for first quarter.
Rosedale Center and Galleria in Edina are among the first to announce they'll open on Monday, May 18—with new safety measures in place.
The bottom line for many businesses in the tourism industry is more about survival than profit. And it may be like that for some time.
After years of searching, Owner Steven Schussler taps local bank chairman and restaurant owner as the space-themed drive-in's operator.
What’s selling and what’s next as “non-essential” stores open for pickups this week and look for new ways to connect with shoppers.
Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin, plans to break ground next week on a $10.4 million expansion.
They are starting to plan to reopen. Here’s what to expect when it happens.
The retailer also extends temporary $2 an hour wage boost for employees.
Can the Ely-based Legacy retailer succeed where Creative Kidstuff failed?