Eight Recommendations For New Resort Owners

When you become a resorter…

1. Join the Resort Community
   Join the Community of Minnesota Resorts and the Minnesota Resorts and Campground Association so you can stay informed of what is happening and associate with achievers.
2. Keep your rates high enough to maintain good accommodations and facilities.
3. Keep your property and equipment clean and in good condition and the grounds well-groomed. (First impressions!)
4. Keep good records; treat your resort as a business.
5. Advertise!
   Digital advertising is constantly changing, and you need to keep up to date.  Don’t forget to take advantage of marketing avenues thru Explore Minnesota state office of tourism.
6. Be hospitable!
7. Keep in mind that you provide “mental health” with a good vacation, which is a need in any economy.
8. Be active in your local resort associations.
   It is a tremendous opportunity to continue your education as an operator. Above all remember you are not competing with neighboring resort operators. A strong resort area serves everyone well. There is a tremendously large market of resort vacationers, go get ’em and good luck!