About Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism

Hello from Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism. We are the official destination marketing organization of the city of Bloomington, MN. As such, we promote travel and tourism to the city, its partners, local attractions and the surrounding communities. We’re also here to help answer any questions you may have about Bloomington. Whether you’re organizing a meeting in the Twin Cities or a family vacation to Mall of America, let us know how we can help. We look forward to hearing from you.

Purpose

Inspire travelers to visit Bloomington, MN

Goal

Maximize economic impact to Bloomington by driving hotel stays.

Strategy

We put the traveler first by deeply understanding their motivations and showcasing the convenience and fun of a Bloomington visit.

Industry Recognition and Memberships

Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism received the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International in 2024, after first being accredited in 2013. The DMAP designation recognizes our organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.

BMTT also maintains memberships with other industry organizations, including Brand USA, U.S. Travel Association, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). We support our statewide destination marketing organization, Explore Minnesota, with its mission to promote travel to the state of Minnesota.

Board of Directors

AT-LARGE

Chair: Ms. Fay Beauchine, Partner, Brojure

Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald, Owner, Smack Shack Restaurant

Ms. Tammy Galvin, President, Greenspring Media

Vice Chair: Mr. Ted Johnson, CEO, Norden Strategies

Ms. Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer, Mall of America

Mr. Brian Ryks, Executive Director / CEO, Metropolitan Airports Commission

TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Mr. Alberto Abreu, General Manager, Radisson Blu Mall of America

Treasurer: Mr. Shane Christenson, Regional Director, Terratron - AC Hotel Bloomington Mall of America, Element Bloomington Mall of America, and TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Mall of America

Mr. Mike Tindal, Area General Manager, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis South

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON

Mr. Tim Busse, Mayor, City of Bloomington

Mr. Shawn Nelson, Bloomington City Council, City of Bloomington

Mr. Zach Walker, City Manager, City of Bloomington

NON-VOTING MEMBER

Mr. Dave Mona, Founder, Former CEO & Chair, Mona Meyer McGrath and Gavin