What is Westopolis?
In an effort to promote tourism to St. Louis Park and Golden Valley, the destination marketing organization representing the cities, known as Discover St. Louis Park, is rebranding as Westopolis. The mind behind the name joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss the effort.
Duluth tourism boat crash leaves 1 hospitalized
One person was taken to the hospital and others were assessed for minor injuries after the Duluth tourism boat, Vista Star, struck a breakwater Saturday night.
Minneapolis sets hotel revenue record in June
Minneapolis set a new record for hotel revenue in June 2024, a month headlined by the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials, a pair of sold-out Morgan Wallen concerts, Twin Cities Pride and Lynx home games.
Anthony Edwards 'Bring ya ass' remark inspires website redirect, boosts Explore Minnesota traffic
Anthony Edwards telling Charles Barkley to “Bring ya ass" to Minnesota after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals has inspired a line of merchandise and even a new website that's helped drive traffic to Minnesota's tourism website.
Some families return to Maui after fire
Some Lahaina residents return to Maui after the devastating fire that overtook the island. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are allowing re-entry to some of those burned zones. Residents returning have to wear protective gear to sift through the rubble to find any personal belongings.
Hollywood Walk of Fame is worst tourist spot
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is named the worst tourist spot. The list is based off of Google reviews of certain tourist areas around the world.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
Strong summer outlook for Minnesota tourism
Officials say Minnesota is seeing some rising demand for summer travel in the state.
Minneapolis' new campaign encourages people to see what fuss is about
Meet Minneapolis' new campaign encourages travelers to "See what all the fuss is about" as the City of Minneapolis works to fight the narrative that Minneapolis is a "ghost town."
Winter weather: North Shore tourism industry rejoicing
Residents in northern Minnesota could be without power for days as the area got more than a foot of snow. While the winter storm has caused headaches, the tourism industry in northeastern Minnesota is rejoicing as much of the economy relies on winter weather.
Hot, dry weather causes low water levels on Prior Lake
With temperatures rising, lake levels haven't impacted operations at Charlie's on Prior in Prior Lake so far, but dock crews are still checking the water daily - worrying what might happen if it keeps getting lower.
Historic flooding seen at Voyageurs National Park
A large tourist destination for outdoor recreationists is struggling with flooding after a spring that’s seen lots of rain.
Watch video of first cruise ship in nearly 10 years arriving in Duluth Harbor
Duluth Harbor welcomed its first cruise ship in 10 years when the 665-foot-long Viking Octantis arrived Monday morning.
Plans this summer? Tourism expected to rebound throughout Minnesota
After two down years due to travel restrictions and COVID-19 infections, tourism in Minnesota is expected to rebound this summer – good news for restaurant and resort owners.
MSP airport prepares to welcome international travelers again
After 20 long months, the U.S. will re-open to international travelers Monday. Non-U.S. citizens will be allowed to come to America for the first time since the start of the pandemic, as long as they show proof of vaccination.
US international travel ban is ending
After 20 long months, international tourism is coming back to the United States.
After MN tourism revenue is cut in half in 2020, experts expect busy summer
After taking a hard hit in 2020, Minnesota's tourism industry is expecting a big comeback this summer.
Minnesota announces $1 million in 'crisis grants' for tourism industry promotion
The state of Minnesota announced $1 million in grants to help the tourism industry survive the pandemic.
A trip to the North Shore: Businesses relieved to start welcoming back visitors
After a very slow spring, North Shore businesses are relieved to see visitors returning to their summertime favorites. Visit Duluth CEO Anna Tanski joined the Fox 9 Morning News to talk about how the tourism industry is doing amid the pandemic.
Minnesota tourism survey: Majority plan to travel again, but closer to home
A new survey shows people in the Minnesota area are ready to travel again this summer and fall.