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As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate a tourism year marked by exciting events, significant milestones, record-breaking numbers and an ever-growing reputation as a premier travel destination. Here are 10 highlights to recap a memorable year for our Minneapolis tourism and hospitality industry: https://bit.ly/49Y8Mr0. Minneapolis Convention Center Minnesota Sports and Events #Minneapolis #travel #tourism #hospitality #meetingsandevents #meetingplanners

The way to really get to know a city is to explore its neighborhoods. In Minneapolis, the North Loop neighborhood is part of downtown but with a vibe that is all its own. https://bit.ly/3PnE9Bz "Those industrial buildings provide the perfect modern-rustic vibe for the neighbourhood that now houses boutique hotels, stylish shops and an enviable culinary scene." ~ Shel Zolkewich, Winnipeg Free Press To read the full story from Shel, go here: https://bit.ly/3PnE9Bz Get to know even more of our city's unique neighborhoods by going here: https://lnkd.in/gfH3MEmU #minneapolis #travel #neighborhoods

🤩 Minneapolis lands on Afar magazine's list of "favorite places we visited in 2024"! (https://bit.ly/402rc6l). Our thanks to Katherine LaGrave; we're thrilled your return visit was so memorable. "I went to college in Minneapolis and have family in the Twin Cities, so am well familiar with its appeal: a vibrant arts and culture scene, lakes and bike trails galore, and yes, that Minnesota Nice. But it had been a few years since I’d been back, so this summer I added on a few days in the city with one purpose: to eat and drink." To read about all of the places Katherine discovered (or rediscovered), go here: https://bit.ly/402rc6l #Minneapolis #Foodie #FoodTravel #Travel #BestOf

🚨DID YOU KNOW? The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul will be hosting a major international competition starting in late December 2025. 🏒Don’t miss your chance to watch the future of hockey battle for gold in "The State of Hockey" at the 2026 @IIHF World Junior Championship. 🥅 All session tickets are available now (https://bit.ly/4gKcreg)! Use promo code 26HOCKEY to save your seats now. #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #worldjuniorchampionship #stateofhockey #ticketpresale #minnesota #MNSE

Meet Minneapolis is pleased to welcome Josh Valasek to our team! #Minneapolis #newemployee #tourism #DMO #sales #meetingsandevents

🎉 Time to celebrate! 🏆 Esquire magazine named Vinai, from Chef Yia Vang, one of the best new restaurants in the U.S. (https://bit.ly/41hF7qk) Joshua David Stein wrote in part: "Vang is adamant that Vinai is not 'elevated' Hmong cuisine but rather Hmong cuisine presented in a culture that is finally putting some respect on its name. Regardless of its elevation, the pleasure of the food is visceral." 🍲 For more about Vinai's culinary offerings, go here: https://bit.ly/41hF7qk. Then hurry and make a reservation! #Minneapolis #Culinary #Hmong #BestNewRestaurant #FoodTravel #FoodTourism

👀 Here’s a sneak peek at the new Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience pop-up that will be open to the public starting on Friday, Nov. 29. Held alongside The Dayton’s Holiday Market, this limited time exhibit will be open through Dec. 28, on the lower level of The Dayton’s Project building (700 Nicollet Mall). Admission is free. “Whether you are a casual or die-hard sports fan, the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience adds to a long list of must-see holiday offerings in Minneapolis this season,” said Melvin Tennant, President and CEO of Meet Minneapolis. “Having this limited-time exhibit steps from the Dayton’s Holiday Market – along with our theaters, restaurants, breweries, and more – gives visitors and residents another unique, engaging reason to explore downtown.” It will be open Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Holidazzle on Dec. 18-21, the exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exhibit is a joint venture from The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Minneapolis Foundation, Meet Minneapolis, the Hennepin History Museum and Mich’s Markets (Mich Berthiaume). Minnesota's professional sports teams and colleges are partners in this exhibit including the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota Aurora FC, Minnesota Frost, Minnesota Vixen, and University of Minnesota. #Minneapolis #Minnesota #Sports #SportHistory #HOF #PopUp #Exhibit

This week, Meet Minneapolis kicked off its annual effort to collect brand new, warm winter clothes for Hennepin Healthcare. Donated items will assist Hennepin Healthcare in its mission to discharge patients with dignity. As proud ambassadors of our tourism and hospitality industry, our goal is to rally partner businesses and our community to help address this need. We make it easy! For your convenience, donate via this Target Wish List (https://bit.ly/4elv3zC) or this Amazon Wish List (https://lnkd.in/gbiH3dXS). Your wish list purchase will ship directly to Meet Minneapolis. If you are local, you can also purchase new warm winter clothes and drop items off at our Meet Minneapolis office. Please Note: Hennepin Healthcare can only accept *new* clothing, and our new warm winter clothing drive runs through Jan. 6, 2025. Thank you for helping us to help those in need! #Minneapolis #GiveBack #ClothingDrive #Community

🎉 NEW: Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience. Be sure to add this to your holiday plans in Minneapolis! https://bit.ly/4hSx2OO The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience is a limited time, pop-up exhibit that celebrates Minnesota’s rich sports culture. The pictorial history recognizes many individuals, teams and key moments in our state’s sports legacy.   It will be open daily, inside The Dayton’s Project building and alongside the Dayton’s Holiday Market in downtown Minneapolis, starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 28. Admission is free.   This exhibit is a joint venture from The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Minneapolis Foundation, Meet Minneapolis, the Hennepin History Museum and Mich’s Markets (Mich Berthiaume). Many of our state’s professional and collegiate sports organizations are partnering with the exhibit, including the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota Aurora FC, Minnesota Frost, Minnesota Vixen, and University of Minnesota. #Minneapolis #Minnesota #sports #History #HOF #Exhibit

📣 : ONE WEEK AWAY! Regional Meeting & Event Planning Professionals - this is a special educational opportunity just for you! https://bit.ly/40NEGE3 Join us for our 2nd annual Speakers & Sessions at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Monday, November 25! This educational event is FREE and exclusively for meeting planners. 💡 Learn from and be inspired by industry leaders, earn CMP credits, and discover unique ways to incorporate CSR opportunities into your next event—all in one afternoon. Hosted by energetic emcee, Pat Dwyer, this program features TED Talk-style sessions, engaging CSR projects, networking, and giveaways. Secure your spot (https://bit.ly/40NEGE3) to connect, learn, and make an impact. Schedule at a Glance 1:00 p.m. Registration 1:15 p.m. Welcome 1:30 p.m. Keynote | Sarah Wells | THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: How to Cultivate Unstoppable Excellence in Yourself and Your Organization 2:15 p.m. Breakout | Steve Fredlund | Expect the Extraordinary 2:50 p.m. Breakout | Sara Kunz | The 3 Zones of Survival: Navigate Change, Reclaim Joy, and Beat Burnout with a Sense of Adventure 3:10 p.m. Breakout | Tim Gabrielson | Lemons to Laughs 3:30 p.m. Corporate Social Responsibility Projects and Reception 5:00 p.m. Giveaways #Minneapolis #meetingsandevents #meetingplanner #meetingplanners