HVS Market Pulse: Minneapolis - After the Super Bowl

Tanya J. Pierson | February 28, 2019

By Tanya J. Pierson and Justin Westad Surrounded by the beauty of lakes and the Mississippi River, Minneapolis is home to many Fortune 500 companies and more than 11,000 hotel rooms. High quality of life, diversity of employers, and leisure attractions continue to entice demand and an ensuing level of hotel development to the area. While the Super Bowl confetti has settled and the cold weather has returned, Minneapolis remains a strong city, with a broad base of corporate, group, and leisure visitors. Unemployment remains in a downward spiral at 2%, compared to the national average of 3.5% as of November 2018, and the economy continues ...