Leisure and Hospitality Jobs:
Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality industry accounts for more than 244,000 full- and part-time jobs and $3.7 billion in wages.

Job Growth:
The leisure and hospitality industry is projected to add more than 41,000 jobs between 2004 and 2014 - a growth rate of 17.5%. Only professional and business services, and education and health services have higher projected job growth.

Daily Impact:
Minnesota tourism generates more than $32 million in gross receipts/sales per day. The dollars travelers spend in Minnesota circulate widely into our local and state economies, supporting businesses and amenities that add to Minnesotans’ quality of life.

Return on Investment:
Every $1 invested in state tourism marketing returns an estimated $4.60 in state and local taxes, $20.40 in wages and $53 in gross sales.
Explore Minnesota Tourism, spring/summer 2000.