Duluth News Tribune: Super Bowl tourism will hit Northland … eventually

EXCERPT: “‘Overall, the biggest opportunity for Greater Minnesota is the additional exposure to not only those here for the game, but those watching from around the world who may have never visited or thought of visiting Minnesota before,’ said Explore Minnesota spokeswoman Erica Wacker. ‘They will see what a cool state it is, and may be inspired to plan a trip for this summer or next year.’ Indeed, the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee is pitching the same statewide benefit. ‘The opportunity to demonstrate all Minnesota has to offer will likely lead to a significant growth in tourism and convention business for years to come,’ the group said.” FULLSTORY: http://bit.ly/2DIPl5y