Browsing by Author "Qian, Xinyi"

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    Agritourism Fact Sheet, 2022
    (2022-07) LeMier, DeeDee A; Hawkins, Jennifer; Pesch, Ryan; Qian, Xinyi; Schweser, Greg
    Handout detailing current Minnesota Statue, Agritourism definition, and industry scope, as well as considerations for farm producers considering agritourism enterprises and business development.
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    An Analysis of the Henderson Classic Car Roll In: Visitors and Economics
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2017-01) Tuck, Brigid; Qian, Xinyi
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    Assessing the Annual Economic Impact of the Grand Rapids IRA Civic Center
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2015) Erkkila, Daniel L.; Qian, Xinyi
    As the city considers future upgrades to the IRA Civic Center, local leaders sought a better understanding of the economic contribution of the civic center to the surrounding community. To achieve this goal, Grand Rapids partnered with the University of Minnesota’s Tourism Center to assess the annual economic impact the IRA Civic Center has had on Itasca County. This report summarizes the project’s findings.
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    Assessing the Economic Impact and Health Effects of Bicycling in Minnesota
    (Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2016-12) Qian, Xinyi; Lindscheid, Neil; Turk, Brigid; Lindsey, Greg; Schoner, Jessica; Pereira, Mark; Berger, Aaron
    This project estimated the economic impact of the bicycling industry and events in Minnesota, estimated bicycling infrastructure use across the state, and assessed the health effects of bicycling in the Twin Cities metropolitan area (TCMA). A survey of bicycling-related manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, non-profit and advocacy groups found the industry produced a total of $779.9 million of economic activity in 2014. Using data from multiple sources, The number of bicycle trips in Minnesota was estimated to be between 75.2 and 96 million annually. The TCMA accounts for 69%-72% of the total number of trips and miles traveled in Minnesota. Bicycling events, including races, non-race rides, fundraising events, mountain bicycling events, high school races, and bicycle tours, produced a total of $14.3 million of economic activity in 2014. All six types of bicycling events mainly attract white, non-Hispanic male participants. “Riding my bicycle” was the most frequently identified reason to attend an event (except for fundraising event participants), and there is a variety of enjoyable attributes that differed across event types. Overall, respondents were satisfied with the events. Bicycle commuting prevents 12 to 61 deaths per year, saving $100 million to $500 million. Bicycle commuting three times per week is also linked to 46% lower odds of metabolic syndrome, 32% lower odds of obesity, and 28% lower odds of hypertension, all of which lower medical costs. Project findings tell a compelling story for the positive effects of bicycling and provide direct evidence that supports the efforts of promoting bicycling-related industry, infrastructure, events, and activities.
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    Assessing the Economic Impact and Health Effects of Bicycling in Minnesota
    (Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2016-12) Qian, Xinyi; Linscheid, Neil; Tuck, Brigid; Lindsey, Greg; Jessica, Schoner; Pereira, Mark; Berger, Aaron
    This project estimated the economic impact of the bicycling industry and events in Minnesota, estimated bicycling infrastructure use across the state, and assessed the health effects of bicycling in the Twin Cities metropolitan area (TCMA). A survey of bicycling-related manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, non-profit and advocacy groups found the industry produced a total of $779.9 million of economic activity in 2014. Using data from multiple sources, the number of bicycle trips in Minnesota was estimated to be between 75.2 and 96 million annually. The TCMA accounts for 69%-72% of the total number of trips and miles traveled in Minnesota. Bicycling events, including races, non-race rides, fundraising events, mountain bicycling events, high school races, and bicycle tours, produced a total of $14.3 million of economic activity in 2014. All six types of bicycling events mainly attract white, non-Hispanic male participants. “Riding my bicycle” was the most frequently identified reason to attend an event (except for fundraising event participants), and there is a variety of enjoyable attributes that differed across event types. Overall, respondents were satisfied with the events. Bicycle commuting prevents 12 to 61 deaths per year, saving $100 million to $500 million. Bicycle commuting three times per week is also linked to 46% lower odds of metabolic syndrome, 32% lower odds of obesity, and 28% lower odds of hypertension, all of which lower medical costs. Project findings tell a compelling story for the positive effects of bicycling and provide direct evidence that supports the efforts of promoting bicycling-related industry, infrastructure, events, and activities.
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    Bemidji area visitor profile study: Winter 2017-18 findings
    (2018) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Daniel
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    Bemidji Area Visitor Profile: Final Report
    (2019) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Dan
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    Bemidji Area Visitor Profile: First-Quarter Winter Summary
    (2019) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Dan
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    Bemidji Area Visitor Profile: Fourth-Quarter Fall Summary
    (2019) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Dan
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    Bemidji Area Visitor Profile: Second-Quarter Spring Summary
    (2019) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Dan
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    Bemidji Area Visitor Profile: Third-Quarter Summer Summary
    (2019) Qian, Xinyi; Erkkila, Dan
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    The Benefits and Difficulties of Adopting Sustainable Practices Among the Minnesota Tourism Industry
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2014-10) Qian, Xinyi; Schneider, Ingrid; Simmons, Pat
    "There was little research on the perceived benefits and difficulties to adopt sustainable practices among U.S. tourism entities, and no known research so far has tracked the evolution of such attitudes over time. Filling these two knowledge gaps will increase the effectiveness of educational and assistance programs that help tourism entities adopt sustainable practices. To do so, the Tourism Center partnered with Explore Minnesota Tourism (EMT), the state‘s tourism promotion agency, to monitor the attitudes towards and implementation of sustainable practices among Minnesota tourism entities. An online questionnaire was developed and distributed to a database of Minnesota tourism entities maintained by EMT, first in 2007 (n=451), then again in 2010 (n=581) and 2013 (n=426). Data were analyzed using SPSS. From 2010 to 2013, respondents were much more likely to perceive increased environmental protection as a benefit, which is encouraging, as it may cultivate an intrinsic motivation conducive to actually implement sustainable practices. Meanwhile, respondents were significantly less likely to perceive improved organizational image as a benefit in 2010 than in 2007, which may reflect society‘s increasing expectation of sustainable practices as an integral part of business. From 2007 to 2013, respondents were much less likely to perceive lack of information and lack of interest within the consumer base as difficulties. The former finding indicates at least some information on sustainable tourism practices has been diffused, and the latter indicates tourism businesses‘ recognition of consumer interests. Suggested future research includes assessing attitudes toward specific practices, continual tracking, and cross-state/country comparisons."
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    The Benefits and Difficulties of Adopting Sustainable Practices Among the MN Tourism Industry
    (2014) Qian, Xinyi; Schneider, Ingrid; Simmons, Pat
    This study was conducted to document changes in perceived benefits & difficulties to implement sustainability practices by a breadth of tourism entities in Minnesota.This was done by creating baseline information & compare attitudes & practices across time.
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    Beyond Fishing: The Mille Lacs Visitor Profile
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2017) Qian, Xinyi; Teng, Somongkol
    Visitor Profile, an applied research program using intercept surveys, provides data on visitor characteristics and behavior essential to destination marketing and tourism planning. Mille Lacs County needed updated visitor profile information to help its tourism marketing and product diversification efforts. Findings informed the County’s economic development plan and marketing campaigns by Mille Lacs Tourism Council.
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    Beyond Fishing: The Mille Lacs Visitor Profile
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2016-10) Qian, Xinyi; Teng, Somongkol
    Visitor Profile, an applied research program, provides data on visitor characteristics and behavior essential to destination marketing and tourism planning. Based on information gathered from visitor “intercept” surveys, the program helps destinations know their customers and grow their businesses, with spillover benefits for the broader community. Target Audience: Lake Mille Lacs has been known for walleye fishing. However, increasingly strict fishing regulation on the lake has had complicated impact on its tourism industry. Additionally, the most recent traveler information for the area dated back to 2001. Clearly, updated visitor profile information was needed to assist with its tourism marketing and product diversification efforts. Why Extension? The Tourism Center, respected for its research rigor and credibility, has over 20 years of experience in conducting visitor profile projects throughout the state. The Center has built trust by establishing long-standing relationships with key stakeholders in the state, including tourism promotion organizations, public agencies, tourism businesses, and industry organizations. Outcomes and Impacts: The Visitor Profile findings have informed the county’s economic development plan and marketing campaigns by Mille Lacs Tourism Council. The poster will highlight the key messages of the Visitor Profile and the ways these messages are changing tourism discourse in the area.
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    Burnsville area visitor and non-visitor profile report
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2017-08-23) Qian, Xinyi