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Since 1986, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center has been a source of education and research for Minnesota, the United States, and many countries. Similar Centers exist across the U.S. The Tourism Center conducts tourism research and provides education and outreach programs for the tourism industry, community groups and students.
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Item 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 All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota: economic impact and consumer profile(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2006) Schneider, Ingrid E.; Schoenecker, TonyTwo surveys and secondary data were used to ascertain all-terrain vehicle economic activity and impact. In cooperation with ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a mail survey of Minnesotan’s with registered ATVs was implemented, as was a mail survey to ATV retailers and manufacturers.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 Profile of 2006 Grand Old Day 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 Grand Old Day, organized by the Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA). Several visitor characteristics were of interest beyond demographics, including information sources, spending habits, and experience at Grand Old Day. To that end, a visitor questionnaire was developed and administered to Grand Old Day visitors.Item Profile of 2007 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Attendees(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2007) 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 Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Several visitor characteristics were of interest beyond demographics, including information sources, spending habits, and experience at Saint Paul Winter Carnival. To that end, a visitor questionnaire was developed and administered to Saint Paul Winter Carnival visitors.