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Item Study of Current Area Visitors: Customer Profiles - Detroit Lakes(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2001) Love, Lisa L.; Gartner, William C.; Erkkila, Daniel L.Item Evaluation Of The Tourism Market And Development Potential Of The Itasca Area(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002)Item Economic Impact and Social Benefits Study of Coldwater Angling in Minnesota(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002) Fulton, David C.; Gartner, William C.; Love, Lisa L.; Erkkila, Daniel L.Item Attributes and Amenities of Minnesota's Highway System That Are Important to Tourists(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002) Gartner, William C.; Love, Lisa L.; Erkkila, Daniel L.Eleven road segments in Minnesota were examined in a user survey that addressed road travelers' preferences for physical characteristics, aesthetics of that segment. Many roadway features related to maintaining scenic and environmental qualities were highly valued. Results revealed that even though a particular roadway may not have official scenic destination, user evaluations were similar to or even more focused on the scenic qualituies of that road when compared to roadways with official scenic designation.Item Information Needs and Experiences Preferences of Birders and Watchable Wildlife Participants(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002) Schneider, Ingrid E.; Salk, RaintryItem Study of Current Area Visitors: Customer Profiles(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002) Gartner, William C.; Love, Lisa L.Presentation of comparisons between Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Ely, Pipestone, and Skakopee customer profiles.Item 2003 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2003)Annual Report from the University of Minnesota Tourism Center 2003Item Study of Current Area Visitors: Customer Profiles - Northwest Minnesota(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2004) Gartner, William C.; Salk, RaintryItem Leech Lake Area Summer Visitor Profile: A focus on interest in culture and nature based experiences(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2004) Schneider, Ingrid E.; Salk, Raintry J.Item Becker County Resort and Lodging: Summary Report(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2004) Stewart, Cleone; Nelson, Nancy; Darger, MichaelItem 2005 Meander Visitor Evaluation: Profile and Possible Improvements(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005) Salk, Raintry J.; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Monson, VernaThe Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl Meander, created in 2004, hopes to showcase the work of local artists, draw visitors to the area, enrich citizens’ social and cultural lives, and build the brand identity of the Upper Minnesota Valley Region as associated with the arts. In 2005, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) and Community Assistance Program (CAP) were contracted to create a visitor profile of the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl Meander. Several areas of analysis were of interest for the organizing groups. This project focuses on visitor perceptions of the Meander and ideas for its improvement as well as visitor expenditures.Item 2004 Annual Report(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005)Annual Report for the University of Minnesota Extension Tourism CenterItem 2005 Meander Visitor Evaluation: Profile and Possible Improvements(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005) Salk, Raintry J.; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Monson, VernaThe Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl Meander, created in 2004, hopes to showcase the work of local artists, draw visitors to the area, enrich citizens’ social and cultural lives, and build the brand identity of the Upper Minnesota Valley Region as associated with the arts. In 2005, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) and Community Assistance Program (CAP) were contracted to create a visitor profile of the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl Meander.Item Study of Current Area Tourists: Customer Profiles - Southern Minnesota(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005) Gartner, William C.; Salk, RaintryItem Potential Market and Economic Analysis for the Red River Valley Bird Observatory and Gateway Nature Center(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005) Salk, Raintry; Erkkila, Daniel L.; Schneider, Ingrid E.Item The Economic Impact of Expenditures By Travelers On Minnesota’s Metro Region and The Profile of Travelers June 2005 – May 2006(2006) Davidson-Peterson AssociatesThis is the first report of the Economic Impact of Traveler Expenditures on the Metro Region prepared by Davidson‐Peterson Associates. The research approach employed is designed to capture economic impact data (i.e., economic impact of traveler expenditures on the state of Minnesota) and traveler profile data concurrently. This report covers traveler expenditures made in the Metro Region during the 12‐month period from June 2005 through May 2006. The primary purpose of this study is to measure the economic benefits the Metro Region residents and governments derive from the dollars spent by travelers in the region across a 12‐month time period.Item Profile of 2006 Dragon Festival Attendees(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Salk, Raintry J.; Schneider, Ingrid E.In 2006, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) and Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) were contracted to profile visitors to Dragon Festival, organized by the Dragon Festival Executive Board. Several visitor characteristics were of interest beyond demographics, including information sources, spending habits, and experience at Dragon Festival. To that end, a visitor questionnaire was developed and administered to Dragon Festival visitors.Item Minnesota Lodging Revenues Summer 2005 (June – August)(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Davidson-Peterson AssociatesThe purpose of this report is to summarize the lodging revenues, occupancy, and average daily rates for summer 2005 (June, July, and August) in Minnesota. To arrive at the estimated accommodations revenue, information was gathered from a sample of Minnesota’s lodging industry. These estimates are for preliminary purposes only and should be viewed as a barometer of summer 2005. The estimates will change when all data has been collected for the year, including public campgrounds, and when we have added any new properties to the roster or removed properties no longer in business.Item A Comparative Study of Strategic HRD Approaches for Workforce Planning in the Tourism Industry(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Bartlett, Kenneth; Johnson, Karen; Schneider, Ingrid E.Item Profile of 2006 St. Paul Oktoberfest Attendees(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Hinds, Nikki; Salk, Raintry J.; Schneider, Ingrid E.In 2006, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) and Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) were contracted to profile visitors to St. Paul Oktoberfest. Several visitor characteristics were of interest beyond demographics, including information sources, spending habits, and experience at St. Paul Oktoberfest. To that end, a visitor questionnaire was developed and administered to St. Paul Oktoberfest visitors.