Last week in Minnesota, our #TravelWorks roadshow spotlighted the travel industry’s undeniable local impact—boosting jobs, driving business growth and contributing $24 billion to the state’s economy. We kicked off with a roundtable discussion with leaders from Minneapolis, Bloomington, Saint Paul and beyond to discuss key policy issues and opportunities to grow travel as the U.S. prepares to host a decade of global sporting events. Our Minnesota partners also showed us standout attractions like the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mall of America, which draws 40 million visitors annually and contributes $2 billion to the state’s economy. The next day, we joined travel champion Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), local officials and industry leaders at the iconic Minnesota State Fair to celebrate the industry’s essential role in the economy and U.S. global leadership. Senator Klobuchar highlighted our collaborative efforts to push the Biden Administration to establish a Task Force on Global Sporting Events, ensuring the U.S. can maximize the economic benefits of the 2026 #WorldCup, 2028 #Olympics and many more events on the horizon. A huge thank you to our Minnesota partners—Explore Minnesota, Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism, Meet Minneapolis, Visit Saint Paul, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Mall of America and the Minnesota State Fair—for making this #TravelWorks roadshow one to remember.
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