National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates small businesses
National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates small businesses
By Meghan Grey | May 7, 2021 at 5:14 PM CDT - Updated May 7 at 9:03 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In observance of National Travel and Tourism Week, industry professionals are highlighting the vital role visiting guests play in Greater Mankatoâs diverse economy.
âThe travel and tourism industry is one of the hardest hit through the pandemic,â said Anna Thill, CDME and President of Visit Mankato.
In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in Mankato supported nearly 5,400 full and part-time jobs and accounted for $257M in sales with $16.8M in sales tax generated.