Branding expert Aaron Keller makes the case for a shift from consumption to sustainable solutions.
Tourism
Four Seasons’ arrival in downtown Minneapolis is the latest attempt to transplant a luxury brand to the Twin Cities. Will this time be the charm?
A wedding resort grows in Nisswa
The Minneapolis institution is building a 25,000-square-foot welcome center to draw more visitors.
While restaurants capitalize on outdoor dining experiences born of the pandemic, shopping districts around the metro consider the future of igloos purchased in 2020.
On top of concerns about the Delta variant, 81 percent of hospitality businesses surveyed report significant labor challenges.
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.
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.