Tourism

The tourism/visitor industry is a viable economic engine offering ongoing economic opportunity for the Owatonna area. 

Tourism Advisory Committee The role of the Tourism Advisory Committee is to offer input for programming and project planning; working with local attractions and hospitality partners to market Owatonna to conventions/meetings/tournaments and other events; develop the area as an appealing destination or pass-through location to area visitors.

Goal

Maximize the viability of the Owatonna area as a travel destination. 

Ongoing Strategies

• Develop and  implement  tourism marketing strategies that attract visitors to Owatonna
• Increase the lodging occupancy rate by 15% by the year 2013
• Educate businesses on the value of tourism and how it impacts the Owatonna economy
• Promote group sales to attract meetings to the area
• Continue to optimize, upgrade and promote tourism on the OACCT website and through marketing materials
• Conduct/update the feasibility study on the building of a convention center in the area

Participation: If you would like to serve on the Tourism Advisory Committee, please contact the tourism office. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, 1-2PM in the lower level of the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce offices. Anyone interested in Owatonna’s visitor industry is encouraged to attend. If you'd like more information about this committee, click here to submit your request!

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