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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
Mayor Roger J. Reinert
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information, please call 218-730-5309
DATE: 6/16/2022
SUBJECT: City of Duluth announces members of new tourism advisory board
BY: Phil Jents, Communications and Policy Officer

City of Duluth announces members of new tourism advisory board

[Duluth, MN] The City of Duluth is pleased to announce the creation of the Duluth Tourism Advisory Board.

The board will include 10 representatives from across the local tourism industry. Members will provide feedback and advice to the City of Duluth on its marketing contract with Bellmont Partners and Lawrence and Schiller and contribute to the discussion around the city’s broader tourism strategy.

The first meeting will be held later this month.

Duluth Tourism Advisory Board members:

  • Lodging: Mark Emmel, President at Lion Hotel Group – Chair
  • Attractions: Hailey Hedstrom, Executive Director at Lake Superior Zoo
  • Hospitality: Eduardo Sandoval, Founder and Owner at Oasis Del Norte
  • Arts and Culture: Leanne Littlewolf, Co-Executive Director at AICHO
  • Outdoor Recreation: Lisa Luokkala, Executive Director at Superior Hiking Trail Association
  • Events: Zach Schneider, Public Relations and Marketing Director at Grandma’s Marathon
  • Community (2): Kristi Stokes, President at Greater Downtown Council; Matt Baumgartner, President at Chamber of Commerce
  • Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center: Dan Hartman, Executive Director 
  • Visit Duluth: Daniele Villa, President of Sales and Operations
  • City of Duluth Designee: Noah Schuchman, Chief Administrative Officer

 

The Advisory Board is slated to meet each month.

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