BLOOMINGTON, MN. / AGILITYPR.NEWS / December 01, 2020 / The Bloomington, Minnesota Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the launch of a new savings pass that will provide discounts at Bloomington businesses. The Play Stay and Save Pass is a collection of offers for hotels, restaurants, and attractions that is completely free to download and designed for both visitors and locals to use. 

The pass features offers from 23 businesses, including Crayola Experience, Baking Betty’s at Mall of America, and several Bloomington hotels, and includes discounts such as complimentary appetizers and 20% off an overnight stay. It will function similarly to a coupon book but is delivered directly via text and email to pass-holders' phones so participating businesses can easily redeem the discounts.

“Now more than ever, we feel providing offers and deals to consumers can drive much needed visibility, awareness, and business during the recovery phase of this pandemic,” said Bonnie Carlson, Bloomington CVB president and CEO. “The Play Stay and Save Pass is our commitment to supporting Bloomington businesses and will be an integral part of our marketing going forward.”

To celebrate the launch of the Play Stay and Save Pass, the Bloomington CVB will run a special contest throughout the holiday season. Each person who signs up for the pass between now and December 11 will be entered to win a $150 Mall of America gift card plus additional prizes. The contest is running concurrently with the Bloomington CVB’s “Get in the Holiday Spirit” promotion, which encourages Bloomington visitors and locals to plan a future stay at a Bloomington hotel and experience the magic of Mall of America during the holiday season. The Mall’s retail stores are open with safety measures in place, including capacity limits and a mask requirement for all guests.

Bloomington businesses interested in being involved with the Play Stay and Save Pass are welcome to reach out to the Bloomington CVB team. Learn more about the pass here.