Minnesota Boosts Tourism with New Tourism Improvement District Legislation!
Minnesota’s tourism landscape is on the cusp of a major transformation with the recent passage of the SF 1811 Omnibus Tax Law. This landmark legislation paves the way for the establishment of Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) throughout the state, promising to revitalize the tourism industry. The passage of this revolutionary act is credited to the […]
Voting Yes for Tourism
Tourism funding continues to be a politically charged issue. While there is a mixed reaction to tourism funding in many communities, a few trends emerged in this recent cycle. Across the country, younger voters showed up more than ever before, and many counties’ and cities’ priorities shifted with the casting of ballots, including an increased […]
Massachusetts Passes New Tourism Marketing District Legislation
In 2017, Civitas joined forces with Mary Kay Wydra, President and CEO of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau to blaze a trail for tourism in Massachusetts. The goal: to pass State Tourism Destination Marketing District Legislation to enable Massachusetts to form TDMDs. In 2019, Martha Sheridan joined the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau […]
