Associations
Hospitality Minnesota (campground division)
Hospitality Minnesota is the state trade association for Minnesota's hospitality industry. It describes itself as a member-driven organization that impacts legislation and policies, cultivates relationships, and provides resources to help members run their businesses.
Advocacy work includes published legislative priorities, a legislative recap, a member advocacy toolkit, member polling webinars, and compliance resources on Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program, earned sick and safe time, break and rest period laws, the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program, tip taxation, and immigration. The association partners with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on a joint Hospitality Conditions Survey and collects operator testimonials on the state's paid leave program.
Education and events include online hospitality training, ServSafe food safety certification, Restaurant Ready, and the Hospitality and Tourism Management curriculum developed by the American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Foundation, which covers lodging operations, food and beverage, event management, and tourism and travel. The association runs an annual Hospitality Conference and the Stars of the Industry awards, and the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation runs the Stars of the Future event. Members also get partner discounts, such as 15% off monthly and 30% off annual RestaurantOwner.com plans.
The association's office is at 121 S 8th Street, Suite 970, Minneapolis. Membership categories, dues, and any campground-specific programs are not detailed on the pages reviewed and should be confirmed with the association directly.
Best for
Minnesota hospitality businesses that want state-level legislative advocacy, guidance on Minnesota employment law, and staff training and certification. Its work is confined to Minnesota.
What they do
- State legislative advocacy
- Minnesota employment law compliance resources
- ServSafe food safety certification
- Online hospitality training
- Hospitality and Tourism Management curriculum
- Annual Hospitality Conference
- Stars of the Industry awards program
- Member discount and partner programs
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Nonprofit |
What stands out
- Partners with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on a joint Hospitality Conditions Survey.
- Publishes legislative priorities, a legislative recap, and a member advocacy toolkit.
- Runs an annual Hospitality Conference and the Stars of the Industry awards.
- Its education foundation runs the Stars of the Future event and student programs.
- Members get 15% off monthly and 30% off annual RestaurantOwner.com plans.