Meet Minneapolis

NEW OPPORTUNITY: VP Destination Development & Public Affairs This is a rare opportunity within our organization for someone who is passionate about Minneapolis, seasoned in government relations work and excited to lead the execution of our new destination master plan. If this is you, you’ll be joining a team that lives its values of service, collaboration, inclusion, passion, and integrity. Here’s more about our open role: --You will lead the execution of a new destination master plan aimed at ensuring Minneapolis is competitive in the meetings, events and tourism industry and positions Minneapolis as a top-tier global travel destination. --You’ll spearhead our organization’s Public Affairs work including government relations and stakeholder engagement (board, elected officials, community leaders, partners). --You and your team will develop and execute strategic plans to engage government stakeholders, influence public policy, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. --Your talents will allow you to cultivate and strengthen our organization’s relationships with key community stakeholders, including business leaders, cultural institutions, civic organizations, and local residents. More details and the salary range for this position can be found here: https://bit.ly/2PxQSBO. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you will apply. #Minneapolis #JobOpening #Career #Jobs #PublicAffairs #GovernmentRelations?

Thank you to our dedicated partners and everyone who joined us for our 2025 Annual Meeting at the Minneapolis Convention Center! We shared a lot of valuable travel insights, major event recaps, and big wins for Minneapolis and our tourism industry. The future of Minneapolis is looking very bright and we're excited to continue the work of driving visitors, meetings, and events to our beautiful city! https://bit.ly/419pIXi

?? Well-deserved CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Bill Deef, Senior Vice President Public Affairs! He was named the “Tourism Industry Leader of the Year” at Explore Minnesota’s recent 2025 Tourism Conference. Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville stated, “Bill has been an exceptional ambassador for Minneapolis and a champion for the state of Minnesota on local, national, and international stages. Bill embodies the spirit of tourism. He recognizes that tourism is about forging relationships and fostering cultural exchange.” ?? L-R: Bill Deef, Council Member Michael Rainville ?? L-R: Lauren Bennett McGinty, Explore Minnesota; Bill Deef, Council Member Michael Rainville #AwardWinner #Tourism #Minneapolis #Minnesota

Did you know? The first destination organization was founded on February 19, 1896? Join us in celebrating the inaugural #DestinationProfessionalsDay! ?? Let’s recognize the professionals who bring travel, events, and opportunity to our Minneapolis community. #Minneapolis #DestinationsInternational #travel #tourism #MN

Have you registered for our Meet Minneapolis Annual Meeting taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 26? Limited seats remain. Purchase tickets or a table here: https://bit.ly/42M6b1Q. We will share how we are charting the future of Minneapolis tourism, provide major industry trends and highlights, and offer an exclusive preview of the upcoming events and key programs of work for 2025. Program highlights include: --The public unveiling of the new 10-year Destination Master Plan for Minneapolis, designed to align tourism stakeholders, industry partners, and residents to enhance the “visitor economy” for our community’s benefits. --Keynote by Myha Gallagher, VP of Research for Future Partners, offering insights into industry trends and behaviors to help grow market share. --A networking dessert reception featuring artist Jesús Li and the Minneapolis Cultural Districts. We hope you will join us on Feb. 26 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Doors 11 a.m. Program & Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking and Dessert Reception 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Purchase tickets or a table here: https://bit.ly/42M6b1Q #Minneapolis #travel #tourism #meetingsandevents #meetingplanners?

A new musical based on the iconic film from Minneapolis’ native son, Prince, leads the news of an exciting 2025 and our dynamic, multi-disciplinary?arts scene. Here are our top 10 new things to know about Minneapolis in 2025: https://bit.ly/4fIcExB. 1. The pre-Broadway run of the first-ever “Purple Rain the Musical” will draw fans to Minneapolis’ State Theatre starting in October. 2. Minneapolis and Saint Paul will host one of international hockey’s premier events, the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. 3. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will host the Midwest debut of “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,” on view from March 9 to July 13, 2025. To see the full list and more details, go here: https://bit.ly/4fIcExB. ?? Hennepin Arts ?? International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) ??Minnesota Sports and Events ??Minneapolis Institute of Art ??Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport - MSP & Delta Air Lines ??Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center ??Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board ??Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association ??First Avenue & 7th St Entry ??Minnesota Orchestra #Minneapolis #travel #meetingsandvents #meetingplanners #travelplanning

Today, the third annual Meet Minneapolis Warm Winter Clothing Drive wrapped up with more than $22,000 worth of new clothes donated for distribution to patients in need at Hennepin Healthcare. Since mid-November, Meet Minneapolis, its tourism and hospitality partner businesses, community businesses, and individuals came together to provide much-needed clothing items that will assist Hennepin Healthcare in its mission to discharge patients with dignity. https://bit.ly/3WAIPbF “We are incredibly grateful for this outpouring of generosity from our community partners,” said Melvin Tennant, Meet Minneapolis President and CEO. “It’s not just about physical comfort – these donations provide a sense of hope that can be transformative. In just the third year of this clothing drive, the amount of warm clothes donated has more than tripled. The success of this initiative highlights the compassion of the Minneapolis community and its commitment to helping neighbors in need.” This was a collaborative effort with our tourism, hospitality and business community partners. A special thanks to: ?? Hyatt Regency Minneapolis ?? Minnesota Vikings?? ?? Marquette Hotel Minneapolis, Curio Collection by Hilton ?? Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown? ?? Hilton Minneapolis? ?? Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot? ?? Creekside Apartments ?? Stearns Bank N.A.? ?? West Maka Ska Neighborhood Council Numerous Minneapolis hotel partners contributed either as organizations or through individual efforts, with many donating hundreds of dollars worth of clothes. For more information, go here: https://bit.ly/3WAIPbF #Minneapolis #tourism #hospitality #GiveBack #DoGood

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Controller. Are you as passionate about Minneapolis as you are about all things finance and accounting? Looking to join a team that lives its values of service, collaboration, inclusion, passion, and integrity? If yes, here’s more about our open role: The Meet Minneapolis Controller is responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities.?This individual will lead day-to-day finance operations including responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration. You’ll participate in preparing presentations to the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and work closely with the Executive and Leadership teams. In this role, the Controller ensures that Meet Minneapolis has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and ensure successful audits. This position also ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. More details and the salary range for this position can be found here: ?https://bit.ly/2PxQSBO. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you will apply. #Minneapolis #Finance #JobOpening #Career #Jobs

??The puck has been passed, and we're hoping for a Team USA "Golden Hat Trick" when the hockey world comes to Minneapolis and St. Paul in December! Trust us, you're going to want to make plans to be here. (https://bit.ly/3DHo3jZ) ?? The 50th anniversary of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship will be held from Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026, at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis and at Saint Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild (NHL) and Minnesota Frost (PWHL). ?? The tournament showcases the best men’s ice hockey players in the world under 20 years of age - think "future stars of the NHL." Plus, there will be many winter festivities and activations planned so everyone can be part of the action. ??For more information and to plan your visit, go here: https://bit.ly/3DHo3jZ and https://bit.ly/4gE7C6q. #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #worldjuniorchampionship #stateofhockey #minnesota #MNSE

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