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Odyssey Resorts operates a collection of lodging properties in Minnesota, offering cabins, lodges, cottages, suites and resorts around Lake Superior. Its portfolio includes Caribou Highlands Lodge, Grand Superior Lodge, Larsmont Cottages, Breezy Point Cabins on Lake Superior, East Bay Suites, Beacon Pointe Resort, Lutsen Sea Villas, Mountain Inn, and Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort. Guests stay in a variety of accommodations—ranging from rustic cabins to lakeside lodges and suites—at different properties, providing access to local scenery and outdoor activities. The company differentiates itself by curating a group of distinctive, character-driven places rather than a single hotel experience, giving guests multiple unique settings under one umbrella. The goal is to offer high-quality lodging experiences in scenic Minnesota locations and to grow a portfolio of places that appeal to travelers seeking comfortable, locally flavored getaways.
About Odyssey Resorts
Industries
Real Estate
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Duluth, Minnesota
Founded
1985
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What believers are saying
- Trapper's Landing expanded Odyssey to its tenth resort, increasing booking inventory immediately.
- Anderson's CEO promotion signals continuity after Schultz's retirement and smoother execution.
- Odyssey's official site promoted Trapper's Landing as part of the family, boosting brand reach.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on Minnesota leisure travel and seasonal weather across lakefront properties.
- Trapper's Landing remains founder-owned, so management contracts can shift quickly if performance slips.
- No diversified geography exists; a single regional downturn threatens most of Odyssey's portfolio.
What makes Odyssey Resorts unique
- Odyssey Resorts manages ten Minnesota resorts after Trapper's Landing Lodge joined in May 2026.
- Howard Anderson became CEO in May 2026, bringing hospitality depth from COO and VP roles.
- The company owns North Shore and Brainerd Lakes properties, concentrating regional resort operations.
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Odyssey Resorts has promoted Howard Anderson to CEO, effective May 1. Kirk Schultz is retiring from the position he has held since 2019 and will stay on in an advisory role during the transition.As CEO, Anderson will provide strategic direction and lead the day-to-day financial operations of Odyssey Resorts. The company owns and manages a portfolio of nine resorts located in the North Shore of Lake Superior and the Brainerd Lakes areas in Minnesota.“Howard Anderson is the right person to be the next CEO of Odyssey Resorts as he has proven to be an invaluable asset to our guests and an advocate for our team members,” said T.J. McMillan, CEO, Blackburn Investment Management, a lead investor in Odyssey Resorts. “He has a deep knowledge of the current state of the hospitality business and is a collaborative thinker focused on achieving goals and planning for future success. We are also grateful to Kirk Schultz and his years of service, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Anderson joined Odyssey Resorts in 2022 as VP, strategic planning and was promoted to COO in 2023.
Odyssey Resorts, an owner and manager of Minnesota resort properties, has promoted Howard Anderson to COO.In this role, Anderson leads several of the organization’s key functions including sales and marketing, group sales and resort operations. He is responsible for developing and forming deeper partnerships with the company’s guests, team members and owners, as well as building Odyssey’s portfolio.“As our company continues to grow and evolve having strong leadership becomes paramount,” said Kirk Schultz, CEO, Odyssey Resorts. “Since joining the team, Howard Anderson has proven to be an invaluable asset to Odyssey Resorts. He embodies our guiding principles, values, and dedication to providing the highest quality service to our valued guests and owners. Further, he is an enthusiastic and innovative leader. As our new COO, Howard will continue to help us grow and thrive in the years to come.”Anderson joined Odyssey Resorts in 2022 as VP, strategic planning, and has more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry
Duluth-based Odyssey Resorts recently acquired the 500-acre Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort for an undisclosed amount.
DULUTH — Odyssey Resorts announced Tuesday it has acquired the Mountain Inn in Lutsen.
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About Odyssey Resorts
Industries
Real Estate
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Duluth, Minnesota
Founded
1985
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