About Ely, MN
The Ely Area Tourism Bureau offers marketing services that promote the local tourism industry. Marketing efforts primarily focus on recreation, events, arts, and culture, as well as attractions around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest.
VISIT ELY, MN / ELY AREA TOURISM BUREAU MISSION STATEMENT
“Our mission is to promote and support sustainable area tourism through authentic and exceptional marketing, strong partnerships, and innovative local programs.”
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MEAN?
- We’re marketing to all audiences, ensuring a wide variety of people are welcomed to Ely.
- We’re marketing for all seasons, ensuring Ely is visited year-round.
- We’re educating our visitors in two ways:
- Making them aware of the wide variety of recreational and other opportunities available in our area so that when they’re here, they support as much of our local economy as possible.
- Ensuring they know how to respect our National Forest and Wilderness areas, wildlife, history, and environment so generations to come may enjoy our area in the same way.
Ely Area Tourism Bureau Board of Directors
George Pond – george@timbertrail.com
Ginny Nelson – info@elycanoetrips.com
Edith Renner – info@motelely.com
John Schiefelbein – nccomail@gmail.com
Kyra Bremer – kbremer@leisurehotel.com
Mary Zupancish – mary@grandelylodge.com
Bob LaTourell – fishbwca@citlink.net
Molly Morter – molly@timberbay.com
Staff
Whitney Woods, Marketing Director
Whitney has extensive experience working in non-profit organizations throughout Minnesota. With a BFA in Fine Art and an MBA in Organizational Leadership, she applies her multidisciplinary education and experience to produce strategic marketing for the area.