Strengthen Connections, Build Your Business

We are here to serve hospitality businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota to create connections between peers; advocate for your interests at the local, state and federal level; and, provide access to the products, services, and education programs that help your business thrive and grow.
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Through our members-only communications and resources, we keep you informed about news and trends in the hospitality industry and alert you to the laws and regulations that might impact your business.

We offer a singular membership experience organized into three categories:

• Operator Member, for those who own and/or operate hospitality businesses in Minnesota.  Join now. 
  • Refer to our membership investment model to determine your member category.  Review Membership Investment model.
• Allied Business Member, for businesses serving the hospitality industry through their product and service offerings.  Join now.
• Tourism Partner Member, for our partners in tourism, chambers, and convention and visitors bureaus.  Join now.

Membership comes with benefits and responsibilities. Read our board-approved Membership Policy to learn more.

Already a member? Login to the Member Portal to make your membership investment.

The benefits of investing in a Hospitality Minnesota membership

• You will be a part of our advocacy on issues that matter to hospitality. 
  • Coordinated legislative advocacy with public officials on the issues that impact your business, including Action Alerts and timely Capitol Updates will engage you in using your voice about the policy issues that matter most to you and to the hospitality industry at large. 

• You will build connections to your peers across the hospitality industry.
  • ​Network through social gatherings, celebrations, webinars, events, and programs such as our Leadership Forum and Days at the Capitol.
  • Peer-to-peer referrals help you access the experience and wisdom of others.
  • Serve together to solve problems, shape the future of the industry in Minnesota and govern the association through participation on work groups and the Board of Directors.
  • For Restaurant and Foodservice Operators, enjoy dual membership in the National Restaurant Association which gives you access to:
    • Free admission to the NRA Show and subscription to Restaurant Business.
    • Webinars on a variety of topics; regular updates on federal legislation & industry news
• Opportunity to prepare the next generation of hospitality industry leaders by supporting the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation and the ProStart and Hospitality Tourism Management programs being taught in over 100 Minnesota high schools. 

• Receive valuable data and information to inform your business decisions.
  
  • Online access to biennial Hospitality Minnesota Law Review, providing comprehensive coverage of all state and federal laws or rules applicable to our hospitality industry; addendum provided in the second year of the biennium.
    
  • Timely updates via our On the Line communication and a monthly Checking In eNewsletter to keep you up to date on relevant industry topics, legal issues, trends, and legislative news.
    
  • Key insights on current business conditions through our quarterly survey with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Explore Minnesota Tourism.
    
  • Industry intelligence, such as the monthly Smith Travel Research Reports, (STR Reports), and other insights from national partners like the National Restaurant Association, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
    
  • In-person meetings, calls and tool kits for guidance on business challenges, referrals to expert assistance, and more.
    
  • Resources and partner content from subject matter experts on best practices.
• Resources to help you run your business.
  • Online Vendor Directory connecting you to our Allied members.
    
  • Business Center offering members-only discounts from national vendors.
    
  • Access to training and education on relevant business, finance, and legal topics

• Resources to Help You Run Your Business
  • Online Vendor Directory connecting you to the products and services offered by our Allied members, often at a discounted rate
  • BusinessCenter offering members-only discounts from national vendors
  • Retirement and business succession planning
  • Free listing for resorts and campgrounds on our consumer site which promotes member businesses to travelers throughout the state​

• Connections to Your Hospitality Peers
  • Network through celebrations, webinars, events and programs such as Days at the Capitol
  • Peer-to-peer referrals to access the experience and wisdom of others
  • Serve together to solve problems, shape the industry and govern the association through participation on workgroups, committees and the Board of Directors
  • Dual membership in the National Restaurant Association which gives you access to:​
    • Free admission to the NRA Show
    • Free subscription to Restaurant Business​ Magazine
    • Webinars on a variety of topics
    • Regular updates on federal legislation & industry news
  • Opportunity to shape the future of the industry by supporting the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation through scholarships, mentorships, high school curriculum & culinary competition

Click on the button that corresponds to your category to access the correct form. 
Please note: if you have been a previous member of the Minnesota Restaurant Association, the Minnesota Lodging Association or the Minnesota Resort and Campground Association, and you are interested in re-joining Hospitality Minnesota, please call Therese Dillon at (651) 925-4015.
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