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Tourism Marketing Working Group to host listening sessions

Duluth's Friendly West End. Howie / HowieHanson.com

By Kelli Latuska

The City of Duluth’s Tourism Marketing Working Group today announced a series of listening sessions to gather feedback and insights from industry partners and individuals passionate about tourism marketing. The sessions provide a platform for stakeholders to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns, contributing to the City’s tourism marketing efforts as the group develops an RFP.

"These listening sessions are invaluable opportunities for us to connect with our community and gain valuable insights into how we can enhance our tourism marketing," said Karen Pionk, chair of the Tourism Marketing Working Group. "We look forward to engaging with industry partners and passionate individuals to ensure our efforts align with the needs and desires of our community and industry."

 The in-person listening sessions will be held at the following locations:

 Date:  May 14, 1:00 PM

 Location:  Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Freemont Street, Duluth, MN

 Date:  May 15, 8:00 AM

 Location:  Lake Superior Railroad Museum, 506 W Michigan Street, Duluth, MN

 Date:  May 16, 4:00 PM

 Location:  Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, MN

Additionally, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual listening session will take place on:

Date:  May 20, 12:00 PM

Virtual Platform: Microsoft Teams

Participation link: click here to join the meeting 

Meeting ID: 268 324 755 621

Passcode: 8r77hQ

                

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