Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition). The distance between these two places is of no significance.
A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems — air, rail, road, water and now, space; hospitality services — accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.
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AAA Minnesota/Iowa - American Automobile Association. Automotive services, traffic, maps and routing, financial services, insurance online, travel, reservations, and news.
About Tourism in Minnesota - The Department of Employment and Economic Development offers industry opportunities and marketing goals.
Explore Minnesota - Minnesota Office of Tourism. Information and links for visitors.
Meta Description: [ Think you know Minnesota pretty well? Chances are there are large parts of it you've never explored. For instance, the Northwest Angle at the top of the state, or the sights in scenic Bluff Country. Or a gorgeous waterfall in the southwest corner of ]
Exploring Minnesota - Categorized listing of Minnesota lodging, attractions, outdoors, events, cities, museums.
Meta Description: [ Minnesota outdoors, Minnesota attractions, Minnesota museums, and places to stay in Minnesota. ]
Mille Lacs Lake Area Tourism - Information on resorts, fine dining, recreation and surrounding businesses and communities.
Meta Description: [ Mille Lacs Lake Area Tourism - The Walleye Capital of the World. Located in the heart of Minnesota, the Mille Lacs area is centered around Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota's second largets lake. Visit us and you will find wonderful resorts, fine dining, great recreation and fun! ]
Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission - Official site of the Minnesota Great River Road National Scenic Byway, a 572-mile segment of the National Great River Road, beginning from the Mississippi's headwaters in Lake Itasca.
Meta Description: [ This is the official site of the Minnesota Great River Road National Scenic Byway. Managed by the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Minnesota, the Great River Road follows the Mississippi River some 572 miles from its headwaters in Lake Itasca ]
MN Destinations - Travel and vacation guide featuring the areas of Alexandria, Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, New York Mills, Park Rapids, Perham and Wadena.
Mn/DOT Traveler Information Service - 511 service provides information to travelers on weather-related road conditions, construction, and congestion. Via web (requires JavaScript) or phone.
Meta Description: [ Minnesota Department of Transportation News Releases keep citizens and the media informed on transportation issues and traffic impacts. Know the road. Call 511 or log-on to 511mn.org! ]
Northeastern Minnesota's Wild North - Vacation, tourism and travel information for northeastern Minnesota.
Where 2HaveFun in Minnesota - Directory of places to visit and lists of things to do and have fun in Minnesota.
Meta Description: [ Are you looking for great cheap vacations? Visit our vast growing directory of places to havefun, cheap vaction packages, to seasonal tourism activities. ]
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