Browsing by Subject "heritage"

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    2005 Art Meander: Market Identification & Event Enhancement
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2005) Salk, Raintry J.; Schneider, Ingrid E.; Monson, Verna
    The purpose of this project was to assess visitor perceptions of the Meander and understand their interest in cultural/heritage travel.
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    At A Glance: Irish Fair of Minnesota Visitor Profile 2014
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2014)
    Results from 475 Irish Fair of Minnesota attendees using a convenience sample in August 2014; full report available onilne
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    Evaluation Of The Tourism Market And Development Potential Of The Itasca Area
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002)
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    Heritage Perceptions: A Study of Southwest Minneapolis
    (2016-06) Sundberg, Madelyn
    Heritage is integral both to the character of a community and to the identity of an individual. This study argues that heritage resources – the cultural, natural, and historical sites that a community feels are important to save for future generations – require systematic assessment that brings together the expertise of professionals and residents through public participation. A void in the existing literature, based primarily on conjecture from professional assumptions, provides an opportunity for exploratory research into methods of community engagement during the designation of heritage resources. An online questionnaire, collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, assesses local perceptions of heritage importance and explores specific places valued by residents. This study specifically focuses on the heritage of neighborhoods in Southwest Minneapolis; however, the methods utilized provide a precedent for future research and professional investigations, by architectural historians and preservation planners, into community participation in heritage preservation in the United States.
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    Irish Fair of Minnesota: Profile of Attendees 2014
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2014) Qian, Xinyi
    At the invitation of the Irish Fair of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) profiled its 2014 attendees. The purpose of the profile was to better understand attendee characteristics, to assist marketing decisions, to enhance the event itself, and to maximize benefits to the community. As such, several attendee characteristics were of interest, including demographics, information sources attendees used to learn of the Fair, most enjoyable attributes of the Fair, main reason to attend the Fair, expenditures related to the Fair, and modes of transportation. Additionally, 2014 profile results were compared to those of 2007 and 2011, where possible, to understand consistencies and changes in attendee characteristics.
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    Minnesota Museums Help Communities Grow
    (Minnesota Association of Museums, 2014)
    Museums are essential contributors to the vibrancy of communities throughout Minnesota as anchoring institutions that entertain, educate, and preserve. The following includes some key points from the results of a recent University of Minnesota Extension study titled “The Economic Contribution of Museums in Minnesota."
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    Profile of 2006 District del Sol Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Attendees
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Salk, Raintry J.
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    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.
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    Profile of 2007 Irish Fair Attendees
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2007) Schuweiler, Andrea; Schneider, Ingrid E.
    Festivals and special events benefit both local communities and visitors. Community festivals of short duration contribute to the celebration of local culture, identity, and place. Festivals also enhance exposure, awareness, profitability and image of the host community, as well as serve as a vehicle for other development (Felenstein & Fleischer, 2003; Getz, 1991; Hall, 1992; Nicholson & Pearce, 2001). To maximize benefit and enhance events, organizers need to continually assess and evaluate their event and its market.
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    Study of Current Area Visitors: Customer Profiles - Detroit Lakes
    (University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2001) Love, Lisa L.; Gartner, William C.; Erkkila, Daniel L.