Friend of Tourism Award Given to Mall of America Director of Tourism, Douglas Killian
For Immediate Release Erin Vande Steeg
Mall of America
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Mall of America® Director of Tourism receives significant
travel and tourism award
Bloomington, Minn., (Feb. 15, 2013) Mall of America® Director of Tourism, Douglas Killian, was awarded the Friend of Tourism award by John Edman, Minnesota Office of Tourism Director of Tourism, on Wednesday, February 13. On behalf of Explore Minnesota Tourism, Killian was presented this prestigious award for his contributions to the Minnesota travel and tourism industry.
Each year there are more than 42 million visitors to Mall of America. Tourists from all over the world come to Mall of America putting Minnesota on the map as a travel destination, said Maureen Bausch, Mall of America Executive Vice President. Were proud that Doug Killian has helped us achieve this recognition and was recognized with this prestigious award.
Killian is responsible for directing U.S. and international tourism programs for Mall of America, the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. Tourism accounts for four out of every ten visits to the Mall and generates nearly $2 billion each year in economic impact for the state of Minnesota.
Explore Minnesota Tourism, Minnesotas state tourism office, pursues an entrepreneurial approach, leveraging the states tourism investment with increased involvement by the private sector. A council of representatives from the states tourism industry strongly connects Explore Minnesota Tourism with tourism businesses and organizations.
About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nations largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.
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