Congratulations to all nominees of the Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards! Our team is excited (and not surprised) to see so many members of the association acknowledged this year for their work marketing our beautiful state!

This Veteran's Day, Hospitality Minnesota thanks all servicemembers for their service to our country.

Yesterday, the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation hosted it's annual Student Hospitality Career Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We'd like to thank the 300+ students, educators, bus drivers, speakers, exhibitiors, and volunteers who made the event possible. See you next year!

Hospitality operators are invited to join our team and the MN Office of Paid Leave for a virtual information session on Monday, October 20 from 10:45 AM - 12 PM ahead of Paid Leave's January 2026 launch. Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and Hospitality 10/15 9-9:30am CT Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of our survey done in partnership with @hospitalitymn.bsky.social of MN tourism and hospitality businesses. Register here: https://bit.ly/3IUCrbt

We congratulate Minnesota's 2025 James Beard winners! 🔸 Best New Restaurant - Bûcheron Minneapolis 🔸Best Chef: Midwest - Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel Restaurant in St. Paul! You make Minnesota proud! #JamesBeardAwards #MinnesotaFood #MNCulinary

Leadership is the foundation of success in hospitality. At Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)'s June Roundtable, join other hospitality leaders as they dive into what prepares a leader for the decisions of tomorrow. Register today: mfha.net/mfha-roundta...

Did you know our hospitality businesses are a cornerstone of the state’s robust $24.2 billion tourism industry? Join us, Explore Minnesota, and U.S. Travel Association in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week 2025! Learn more here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/...

Join us 4.16 at 10 AM for a marketing webinar with Brittany Woitas! Attendees of will expect... ✅ The essential elements of hospitality marketing. ✅ Real-world examples of brands that have navigated tough times. ✅and more! Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Join us for a discussion on AI at our Vendor Expo April 14! Discover innovative technologies changing the industry alongside other hospitality leaders. Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website

Our 2025 State of Hospitality Report is LIVE. Key findings: Minnesota's hospitality industry faces challenges, but workforce development is booming! Dive into the data & see the full picture: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/Pe18OVbP

Last week, workforce development advocates testified at the MN State Capitol for continued funding for ProStart. Since 2023, MN's ProStart Programs has more than doubled in size and now enrolls over 13,000 high school students across MN. Read more: house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/18524

Did you know that we offer a free online hospitality and customer service training program in partnership with the U of MN? Once enrolled, you'll be able to take advantage of the course's foundational customer service skills. Learn more and enroll here: extension.umn.edu/courses-and-...

Join us April 14 at the Saint Paul River Centre. Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website

RestaurantOwner.com offers tools & trainings proven to help restaurant owners & their teams find lasting success. As a @hospitalitymn.bsky.social member, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off annual plans! Learn more: www.restaurantowner.com/public/MN-SRA-Join-RestaurantOwnercom.cfm

We couldn't be more grateful to the students who made Stars of the Future such a success last week! Thank you, @startribune.com and @nicolehvid.bsky.social for shining a light on our industry's future. www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099

Congratulations are in order for Interlachen Country Club and White Bear Yacht Club for their inclusion on GOLF.com's top 100 golf courses in the U.S. list! Shoutout to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) for covering the update! Read the full story on their webpage.

YOU'RE INVITED: Hospitality professionals, join us for Day at the Capitol on March 12. We'll meet with legislators and commissioners, advocate for our industry, and enjoy a day of networking! ACT NOW: Registration closes by 02/26: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda... #HMDATC25 #mnleg

Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis TOMMOROW for Stars of the Future! Among the live auction items to be bid off tomorrow is a private, at-home baking session for 6 with Zoe Francois. You won't want to miss it! Get your tickets: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis Wednesday for Stars of the Future! Attendees will be able to bid on live auction items - including this package from Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown & Jester Concepts! Get your tickets while you still can: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

The Stars of the Future Auction is OPEN! Bid on amazing items before Wednesday! ✨ Live Auction: Zoe François Baking Masterclass ✨ Silent Auction: 65+ items (resorts, sports, more!) ✨ Dining Wall: $20 for a mystery gift card Start bidding: 32auctions.com/stars25

Watch @kstptv.bsky.social visit the ProStart Program at Shakopee High School in the lead up to our Stars of the Future fundraiser at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis on Wednesday! kstp.com/tcl/careers-... Register for Stars here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Join Zoë François on Jan 22 for Stars of the Future & bid for a chance to win an in-home baking class with Zoe herself! 👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳All event proceeds benefit our various workforce programs! Register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website

YOU'RE INVITED! Join us next week for Stars of the Future and discover what all the buzz is about. You won't want to miss our biggest fundraiser of the year! Tickets are going FAST, register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website

Two weeks until our Stars of the Future fundraiser! We're thrilled to have @derushaj.bsky.social of @wccoradio.bsky.social as our host! Get your tix & support the next generation of hospitality: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website

"Minneapolis is a beautiful city, some of the best restaurants in America are here." – Robert Ray at FOX Weather! We couldn’t agree more! Help build the next generation of award-winning chefs through our Stars of the Future fundraiser. Click here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

This year’s Restaurant of the Year winners — Bûcheron, Diane’s Place and Vinai — have one thing in common: They are distinctly Minnesotan.

Here are the 5 best things our food writers ate this week! (Gift link, happy holidays 🥰🎁)

“Just because revenues are up, that doesn’t mean bookings are up or more tables are full,” said Angie Whitcomb, CEO of @hospitalitymn.bsky.social. “It just means that people are spending more because it costs more.” Thank you, @startribune.com, for this article. www.startribune.com/explore-minn...

Thank you, Fox 9, for this reminder than our seasonal businesses depend not only on weather but also the community to be successful. Minnesotans don't stop when things get cold & neither do our businesses! www.fox9.com/news/mn-cold-snap-means-business-ice-fishing-stores-adventure-winter-athletes

Chef Yia Vang is Esquire's Chef of the Year and Vinai is one of the best new restaurants: bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li... Never thought I'd be a "fan" of a chef, but here we are. So glad to see this hometown chef getting his due.

Join Tullibee's Marque Collins for Stars of the Future on January 22 at the Four Seasons! "By coming together as a community, we ensure the future of our industry is in great hands." Marque Collins described when asked why he's attending. Register: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Our joint statement from the Minneapolis Works Together Coalition on today’s Labor Standards Board vote.

Join us January 22 at the Four Seasons Minneapolis for our Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year! Your support will benefit our workforce development programs, currently impacting over 13,000 students across MN. Learn more & register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...

Join us January 22 from 6 - 9 PM at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis for a fundraiser and auction benefiting our Foundation's workforce initiatives! Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website

Hello #BlueSky! We're Hospitality Minnesota - the lodging, restaurant, resort, and campground association. We're happy to be here! Learn more about us at www.hospitalityminnesota.com!