Hospitality Minnesota
@hospitalitymn.bsky.social
The lodging, restaurant, resort, and campground association.
www.hospitalityminnesota.com
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Hello #BlueSky! We're Hospitality Minnesota - the lodging, restaurant, resort, and campground association.
We're happy to be here!
Learn more about us at www.hospitalityminnesota.com!
We're happy to be here!
Learn more about us at www.hospitalityminnesota.com!
This Veteran's Day, Hospitality Minnesota thanks all servicemembers for their service to our country.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This Veteran's Day, Hospitality Minnesota thanks all servicemembers for their service to our country.
Yesterday, the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation hosted it's annual Student Hospitality Career Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
We'd like to thank the 300+ students, educators, bus drivers, speakers, exhibitiors, and volunteers who made the event possible. See you next year!
We'd like to thank the 300+ students, educators, bus drivers, speakers, exhibitiors, and volunteers who made the event possible. See you next year!
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Yesterday, the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation hosted it's annual Student Hospitality Career Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
We'd like to thank the 300+ students, educators, bus drivers, speakers, exhibitiors, and volunteers who made the event possible. See you next year!
We'd like to thank the 300+ students, educators, bus drivers, speakers, exhibitiors, and volunteers who made the event possible. See you next year!
Hospitality operators are invited to join our team and the MN Office of Paid Leave for a virtual information session on Monday, October 20 from 10:45 AM - 12 PM ahead of Paid Leave's January 2026 launch.
Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hospitality operators are invited to join our team and the MN Office of Paid Leave for a virtual information session on Monday, October 20 from 10:45 AM - 12 PM ahead of Paid Leave's January 2026 launch.
Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
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Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and Hospitality
10/15
9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of our survey done in partnership with @hospitalitymn.bsky.social of MN tourism and hospitality businesses.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IUCrbt
10/15
9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of our survey done in partnership with @hospitalitymn.bsky.social of MN tourism and hospitality businesses.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IUCrbt
Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and Hospitality | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
www.minneapolisfed.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and Hospitality
10/15
9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of our survey done in partnership with @hospitalitymn.bsky.social of MN tourism and hospitality businesses.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IUCrbt
10/15
9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of our survey done in partnership with @hospitalitymn.bsky.social of MN tourism and hospitality businesses.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IUCrbt
We congratulate Minnesota's 2025 James Beard winners!
🔸 Best New Restaurant - Bûcheron Minneapolis
🔸Best Chef: Midwest - Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel Restaurant in St. Paul!
You make Minnesota proud!
#JamesBeardAwards #MinnesotaFood #MNCulinary
🔸 Best New Restaurant - Bûcheron Minneapolis
🔸Best Chef: Midwest - Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel Restaurant in St. Paul!
You make Minnesota proud!
#JamesBeardAwards #MinnesotaFood #MNCulinary
June 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We congratulate Minnesota's 2025 James Beard winners!
🔸 Best New Restaurant - Bûcheron Minneapolis
🔸Best Chef: Midwest - Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel Restaurant in St. Paul!
You make Minnesota proud!
#JamesBeardAwards #MinnesotaFood #MNCulinary
🔸 Best New Restaurant - Bûcheron Minneapolis
🔸Best Chef: Midwest - Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel Restaurant in St. Paul!
You make Minnesota proud!
#JamesBeardAwards #MinnesotaFood #MNCulinary
Leadership is the foundation of success in hospitality.
At Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)'s June Roundtable, join other hospitality leaders as they dive into what prepares a leader for the decisions of tomorrow.
Register today: mfha.net/mfha-roundta...
At Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)'s June Roundtable, join other hospitality leaders as they dive into what prepares a leader for the decisions of tomorrow.
Register today: mfha.net/mfha-roundta...
MFHA Roundtables 2025 | Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
The restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry is built on the connection between purpose and people. These principles drive organizational profit and success. Today’s industry businesses must ...
mfha.net
May 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Leadership is the foundation of success in hospitality.
At Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)'s June Roundtable, join other hospitality leaders as they dive into what prepares a leader for the decisions of tomorrow.
Register today: mfha.net/mfha-roundta...
At Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)'s June Roundtable, join other hospitality leaders as they dive into what prepares a leader for the decisions of tomorrow.
Register today: mfha.net/mfha-roundta...
Did you know our hospitality businesses are a cornerstone of the state’s robust $24.2 billion tourism industry? Join us, Explore Minnesota, and U.S. Travel Association in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week 2025!
Learn more here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/...
Learn more here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/...
May 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Did you know our hospitality businesses are a cornerstone of the state’s robust $24.2 billion tourism industry? Join us, Explore Minnesota, and U.S. Travel Association in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week 2025!
Learn more here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/...
Learn more here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/...
Join us 4.16 at 10 AM for a marketing webinar with Brittany Woitas!
Attendees of will expect...
✅ The essential elements of hospitality marketing.
✅ Real-world examples of brands that have navigated tough times.
✅and more!
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Attendees of will expect...
✅ The essential elements of hospitality marketing.
✅ Real-world examples of brands that have navigated tough times.
✅and more!
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
April 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Join us 4.16 at 10 AM for a marketing webinar with Brittany Woitas!
Attendees of will expect...
✅ The essential elements of hospitality marketing.
✅ Real-world examples of brands that have navigated tough times.
✅and more!
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Attendees of will expect...
✅ The essential elements of hospitality marketing.
✅ Real-world examples of brands that have navigated tough times.
✅and more!
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Join us for a discussion on AI at our Vendor Expo April 14!
Discover innovative technologies changing the industry alongside other hospitality leaders.
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
Discover innovative technologies changing the industry alongside other hospitality leaders.
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
March 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join us for a discussion on AI at our Vendor Expo April 14!
Discover innovative technologies changing the industry alongside other hospitality leaders.
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
Discover innovative technologies changing the industry alongside other hospitality leaders.
Register here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
Our 2025 State of Hospitality Report is LIVE.
Key findings: Minnesota's hospitality industry faces challenges, but workforce development is booming!
Dive into the data & see the full picture: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/Pe18OVbP
Key findings: Minnesota's hospitality industry faces challenges, but workforce development is booming!
Dive into the data & see the full picture: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/Pe18OVbP
March 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our 2025 State of Hospitality Report is LIVE.
Key findings: Minnesota's hospitality industry faces challenges, but workforce development is booming!
Dive into the data & see the full picture: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/Pe18OVbP
Key findings: Minnesota's hospitality industry faces challenges, but workforce development is booming!
Dive into the data & see the full picture: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/Pe18OVbP
Last week, workforce development advocates testified at the MN State Capitol for continued funding for ProStart.
Since 2023, MN's ProStart Programs has more than doubled in size and now enrolls over 13,000 high school students across MN.
Read more: house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/18524
Since 2023, MN's ProStart Programs has more than doubled in size and now enrolls over 13,000 high school students across MN.
Read more: house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/18524
Lawmakers consider funding for culinary career prep in schools - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives
One hour to prepare a three-course meal without electricity or running water, judged by restaurateurs? The ProStart Invitational transforms high school students into culinary stars.
house.leg.state.mn.us
March 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Last week, workforce development advocates testified at the MN State Capitol for continued funding for ProStart.
Since 2023, MN's ProStart Programs has more than doubled in size and now enrolls over 13,000 high school students across MN.
Read more: house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/18524
Since 2023, MN's ProStart Programs has more than doubled in size and now enrolls over 13,000 high school students across MN.
Read more: house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/18524
Did you know that we offer a free online hospitality and customer service training program in partnership with the U of MN?
Once enrolled, you'll be able to take advantage of the course's foundational customer service skills.
Learn more and enroll here: extension.umn.edu/courses-and-...
Once enrolled, you'll be able to take advantage of the course's foundational customer service skills.
Learn more and enroll here: extension.umn.edu/courses-and-...
Online customer service training program
Minnesotans, take a no-charge online course on basic customer service skills. Register and then learn at your own pace.
extension.umn.edu
February 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Did you know that we offer a free online hospitality and customer service training program in partnership with the U of MN?
Once enrolled, you'll be able to take advantage of the course's foundational customer service skills.
Learn more and enroll here: extension.umn.edu/courses-and-...
Once enrolled, you'll be able to take advantage of the course's foundational customer service skills.
Learn more and enroll here: extension.umn.edu/courses-and-...
Join us April 14 at the Saint Paul River Centre.
Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
February 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Join us April 14 at the Saint Paul River Centre.
Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2025-hospitality-minnesota-vendor-expo-mixer-1218866?sourceTypeId=Website
RestaurantOwner.com offers tools & trainings proven to help restaurant owners & their teams find lasting success.
As a @hospitalitymn.bsky.social member, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off annual plans!
Learn more: www.restaurantowner.com/public/MN-SRA-Join-RestaurantOwnercom.cfm
As a @hospitalitymn.bsky.social member, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off annual plans!
Learn more: www.restaurantowner.com/public/MN-SRA-Join-RestaurantOwnercom.cfm
February 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
RestaurantOwner.com offers tools & trainings proven to help restaurant owners & their teams find lasting success.
As a @hospitalitymn.bsky.social member, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off annual plans!
Learn more: www.restaurantowner.com/public/MN-SRA-Join-RestaurantOwnercom.cfm
As a @hospitalitymn.bsky.social member, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off annual plans!
Learn more: www.restaurantowner.com/public/MN-SRA-Join-RestaurantOwnercom.cfm
We couldn't be more grateful to the students who made Stars of the Future such a success last week!
Thank you, @startribune.com and @nicolehvid.bsky.social for shining a light on our industry's future.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099
Thank you, @startribune.com and @nicolehvid.bsky.social for shining a light on our industry's future.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099
Meet Minnesota’s next generation of chefs — they’re still in high school
These 11 culinary masters are part of the state’s ProStart program, which teaches students about the restaurant business as part of their school day.
www.startribune.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We couldn't be more grateful to the students who made Stars of the Future such a success last week!
Thank you, @startribune.com and @nicolehvid.bsky.social for shining a light on our industry's future.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099
Thank you, @startribune.com and @nicolehvid.bsky.social for shining a light on our industry's future.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099
Congratulations are in order for Interlachen Country Club and White Bear Yacht Club for their inclusion on GOLF.com's top 100 golf courses in the U.S. list!
Shoutout to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) for covering the update! Read the full story on their webpage.
Shoutout to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) for covering the update! Read the full story on their webpage.
January 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Congratulations are in order for Interlachen Country Club and White Bear Yacht Club for their inclusion on GOLF.com's top 100 golf courses in the U.S. list!
Shoutout to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) for covering the update! Read the full story on their webpage.
Shoutout to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) for covering the update! Read the full story on their webpage.
YOU'RE INVITED: Hospitality professionals, join us for Day at the Capitol on March 12.
We'll meet with legislators and commissioners, advocate for our industry, and enjoy a day of networking!
ACT NOW: Registration closes by 02/26: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
#HMDATC25 #mnleg
We'll meet with legislators and commissioners, advocate for our industry, and enjoy a day of networking!
ACT NOW: Registration closes by 02/26: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
#HMDATC25 #mnleg
January 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
YOU'RE INVITED: Hospitality professionals, join us for Day at the Capitol on March 12.
We'll meet with legislators and commissioners, advocate for our industry, and enjoy a day of networking!
ACT NOW: Registration closes by 02/26: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
#HMDATC25 #mnleg
We'll meet with legislators and commissioners, advocate for our industry, and enjoy a day of networking!
ACT NOW: Registration closes by 02/26: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
#HMDATC25 #mnleg
Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis TOMMOROW for Stars of the Future!
Among the live auction items to be bid off tomorrow is a private, at-home baking session for 6 with Zoe Francois. You won't want to miss it!
Get your tickets: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Among the live auction items to be bid off tomorrow is a private, at-home baking session for 6 with Zoe Francois. You won't want to miss it!
Get your tickets: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
January 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis TOMMOROW for Stars of the Future!
Among the live auction items to be bid off tomorrow is a private, at-home baking session for 6 with Zoe Francois. You won't want to miss it!
Get your tickets: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Among the live auction items to be bid off tomorrow is a private, at-home baking session for 6 with Zoe Francois. You won't want to miss it!
Get your tickets: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis Wednesday for Stars of the Future!
Attendees will be able to bid on live auction items - including this package from Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown & Jester Concepts!
Get your tickets while you still can: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Attendees will be able to bid on live auction items - including this package from Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown & Jester Concepts!
Get your tickets while you still can: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
January 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Join us at the Four Seasons Minneapolis Wednesday for Stars of the Future!
Attendees will be able to bid on live auction items - including this package from Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown & Jester Concepts!
Get your tickets while you still can: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Attendees will be able to bid on live auction items - including this package from Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown & Jester Concepts!
Get your tickets while you still can: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
The Stars of the Future Auction is OPEN!
Bid on amazing items before Wednesday!
✨ Live Auction: Zoe François Baking Masterclass
✨ Silent Auction: 65+ items (resorts, sports, more!)
✨ Dining Wall: $20 for a mystery gift card
Start bidding: 32auctions.com/stars25
Bid on amazing items before Wednesday!
✨ Live Auction: Zoe François Baking Masterclass
✨ Silent Auction: 65+ items (resorts, sports, more!)
✨ Dining Wall: $20 for a mystery gift card
Start bidding: 32auctions.com/stars25
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Stars of the Future Auction is OPEN!
Bid on amazing items before Wednesday!
✨ Live Auction: Zoe François Baking Masterclass
✨ Silent Auction: 65+ items (resorts, sports, more!)
✨ Dining Wall: $20 for a mystery gift card
Start bidding: 32auctions.com/stars25
Bid on amazing items before Wednesday!
✨ Live Auction: Zoe François Baking Masterclass
✨ Silent Auction: 65+ items (resorts, sports, more!)
✨ Dining Wall: $20 for a mystery gift card
Start bidding: 32auctions.com/stars25
Watch @kstptv.bsky.social visit the ProStart Program at
Shakopee High School in the lead up to our Stars of the Future fundraiser at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis on Wednesday!
kstp.com/tcl/careers-...
Register for Stars here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Shakopee High School in the lead up to our Stars of the Future fundraiser at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis on Wednesday!
kstp.com/tcl/careers-...
Register for Stars here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Careers in hospitality
When students reach high school, many explore their career paths for after graduation. A program called, Pro-Start funded by Hospitality Minnesota, is helping to train and inspire our future hospital...
kstp.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Watch @kstptv.bsky.social visit the ProStart Program at
Shakopee High School in the lead up to our Stars of the Future fundraiser at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis on Wednesday!
kstp.com/tcl/careers-...
Register for Stars here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Shakopee High School in the lead up to our Stars of the Future fundraiser at the Four Seasons - Minneapolis on Wednesday!
kstp.com/tcl/careers-...
Register for Stars here: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalenda...
Join Zoë François on Jan 22 for Stars of the Future & bid for a chance to win an in-home baking class with Zoe herself!
👩🏻🍳👨🏻🍳All event proceeds benefit our various workforce programs!
Register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
👩🏻🍳👨🏻🍳All event proceeds benefit our various workforce programs!
Register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
January 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join Zoë François on Jan 22 for Stars of the Future & bid for a chance to win an in-home baking class with Zoe herself!
👩🏻🍳👨🏻🍳All event proceeds benefit our various workforce programs!
Register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
👩🏻🍳👨🏻🍳All event proceeds benefit our various workforce programs!
Register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
YOU'RE INVITED! Join us next week for Stars of the Future and discover what all the buzz is about. You won't want to miss our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Tickets are going FAST, register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
Tickets are going FAST, register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
January 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
YOU'RE INVITED! Join us next week for Stars of the Future and discover what all the buzz is about. You won't want to miss our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Tickets are going FAST, register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
Tickets are going FAST, register now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
Two weeks until our Stars of the Future fundraiser! We're thrilled to have @derushaj.bsky.social of @wccoradio.bsky.social as our host!
Get your tix & support the next generation of hospitality: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
Get your tix & support the next generation of hospitality: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
January 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Two weeks until our Stars of the Future fundraiser! We're thrilled to have @derushaj.bsky.social of @wccoradio.bsky.social as our host!
Get your tix & support the next generation of hospitality: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website
Get your tix & support the next generation of hospitality: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/stars-of-the-future-1069878?sourceTypeId=Website