Meet Minneapolis, Convention & Visitors Association, promotes the Minneapolis community as a viable convention site and visitor destination.
Our mission is to market, sell and maximize the visitor experience of Minneapolis for the economic benefit of our community, making Minneapolis the destination of choice among travelers.
Impact—Tourism with Purpose: It’s more than what we do. It’s the impact we have on our community in critical, meaningful and unexpected ways. Check out our most recent annual report for a detailed summary of our 'Big Wins', proudest achievements and most anticipated future plans.
Vision: Minneapolis. The Destination of Choice.
Six major departments carry out the organization’s initiatives to ensure a memorable experience in Minneapolis. Learn how each department can help you make the most of your partnership.
Administration
The Administration department oversees executive operations and finances, ensuring the smooth achievement of our organization’s goals.
Destination Sales
The Destination Sales team is located at both the Meet Minneapolis offices and at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Our sales associates book meetings and conventions at venues around the metro area. These bookings are designed to fill Minneapolis hotel rooms and bring business to Meet Minneapolis partners, generating significant economic impact and hospitality job growth for the community.
Destination Services
The Destination Services department facilitates booked conventions by assisting meeting planners with logistical needs, building attendance and delivering a quality experience to attendees. This award-winning department has earned industry accolades for more than a decade, resulting in repeat business.
Destination Branding and Strategy
The Destination Branding and Strategy team creates dynamic promotional programs and materials, enabling the other departments to carry out their sales initiatives. The department also creates and maintains various websites directed at targets markets for promotional purposes. Branding and Strategy is also responsible for publicizing Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Convention Center and the Meet Minneapolis organization to the media.
Partnership Marketing
Partnership Marketing teams with hospitality partner businesses to create tailored promotional packages to generate business from their target audiences.
Public Affairs
The Public Affairs team works with the local community as well as with Minneapolis Sister Cities to build relationships that foster international travel, business investment and vitality in our community and across the globe.
Learn more and meet the biggest underestimated place in the north.
