Features Archive
Winter 2012
Meetings: Minnesota's Hospitality Journal's eighth annual survey looks at how the economy, buiness travel, employment, events and lodging changed in the past year.
By Joel Schettler & Ellie M. Bayrd
Fall 2011
While often overlooked, amateur sporting events prove to be an important asset to Minnesota cities.
By Amanda Fretheim Gates
Summer 2011
Learn how convention and visitors bureaus position destinations and discover the suburban venues that may be the right fit for your meetings and events.
By Ellie M. Bayrd
Spring 2011
Local chefs talk good, local food, giving value to diners and the responsibility that comes with serving this community.
By Amanda Fretheim Gates
Winter 2011
Meetings: Minnesota's Hospitality Journal's seventh annual survey looks at how the economy, buiness travel, employment, events and lodging changed in the past year.
By Joel Schettler & Amanda Fretheim Gates
Fall 2010
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, especially when it comes to hotel lobby design.
By Amanda Fretheim Gates
Summer 2010
A look at the evolving economic and scenic landscape of northern Minnesota.
By Colby Johnson
Spring 2010
With more than 25 distinctive meeting and event spaces,
the new home of Twins Territory hits it out of the park.
By Ellie M. Bayrd
Winter 2010
Meetings: Minnesota's Hospitality Journal's sixth annual award-winning survey looks at the trends and ideas having an impact on local hospitality professionals. Some of the data may be immediately relevant to how you conduct today's business, while other ideas only gain importance in the coming months and years. Follow along as we analyze the local meetings and hospitality climate.
By Joel Schettler, Amanda Fretheim Gates, & Ellie M. Bayrd
Fall 2009
In an industry based on relationships, one of the most valuable is the bond between mentors and mentees.
By Amanda Fretheim Gates
Summer 2009
A look at an industry on the rebound and the various strategies local and national hospitality professionals are using to defend the value of meetings and events.
By marni ginther
Spring 2009
In the face of the recession, leaders in tourism, lodging, planning, destination marketing, associations and air travel share how they are adapting to the downturn and what they think is in store for the future.
By Ellie M. Bayrd & marni ginther
Winter 2009
What is the state of the hospitality industry in Minnesota?
The results of Meetings: Minnesota’s Hospitality Journal’s
fifth annual award-winning survey are in. Follow along as
we analyze the local meetings and hospitality climate.
By marni ginther & joel schettler
Fall 2008
They stay longer, they spend more and they build a stronger connection with their destinations. The rise of cultural heritage travelers has changed the hospitality industry and allowed historic properties to take center stage by creating unique experiences. A hotel that connects with its community and embraces its history can ignite a visitor’s passion.
by ellie M. Bayrd
Archived: Summer 2008
When it comes to our hospitality experiences, we often forget how much of an impact frontline workers have. They grab our bags, fill our glasses and tidy our rooms. They do it with a smile, often unrecognized. Meet several local workers who go above and beyond, and the employers who wouldn’t do business without them.
by katie dohman
Archived: Spring 2008
The upcoming Republican National Convention made us pause and reflect on the journey our industry has taken over the past century and a half. We saw the construction of many convention centers, hotels, rail lines and one mega mall; we experienced the influx of CVBs and a big arts explosion; and our industry professionals only got smarter. With all these changes, how have we fared?
BY AMANDA FRETHEIM-GATES
Archived: Winter 2007
As we muddle through some uncertain times, what exactly is the state of our state? Meetings: Minnesota’s Hospitality Journal’s fourth-annual industry survey examines Minnesota’s meetings and hospitality climate.
By Holly Dolezalek, forward by Joel Schettler
Archived: Fall 2007
More than merely becoming the business buzzword of the moment, innovation should define something meaningful. Yet, truly creating something new can be a daunting task. Meet these creative professionals and learn how their big ideas are shaping the region's hospitality industry.
By Bill Nolan, Stephen Regenold and Amanda Fretheim Gates
State of the Industry Survey
Good Sports
Suburban Venues
Master Chefs
State of the Industry Survey
The Traveler's Living Room
The New "UP NORTH"
Target Field: Opening Day
State of the Industry Survey
The Mentor Influence
Rising to the Challenge
Industry Under Pressure 
State of the Industry Survey
The Value of History
The Front Lines of Hospitality
10 Events that Changed Minnesota’s Hospitality Industry
Minnesota Industry Survey
Industry Innovators
