Resident Travel Report Released
Contact: Norma Nickerson, director, UM Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, 406-243-2328, norma.nickerson@umontana.edu; Jeremy Sage, assistant director, 406-243-5552, Jeremy.sage@umontana.edu; Kara Grau or Megan Schultz, 406-243-5685. Montanan’s DO travel in Montana and spend money MISSOULA – Montana residents took over 13.5 million day trips and 4 million overnight trips for leisure, business, or other […]
Guest view: We’re lucky to live in a popular destination for tourists
Guest view: We’re lucky to live in a popular destination for tourists May 6-12, 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the 1983 congressional resolution that established National Travel and Tourism Week. This is a week to reflect on the contributions and accomplishments of the travel community and celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, […]
Agritourism Manual Now Available
AERO is thrilled to announce the release of Montana’s first guide to agritourism, Developing Montana’s Agritourism: A Resource Manual. The Manual was developed by AERO staff with the support of the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program, and the Agritourism Working Group of the Montana Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, MSU Extension, Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Food […]
Voices Featured Speaker for Kalispell Chamber Luncheon – May 15, 2018
Tourism Defined, we will explore all of the ways the visitor economy provides economic value for the Flathead Valley. See more here.
Flathead Business Education Roundtable – Kalispell Sept. 11
Register Here Date and Time Tue, September 11, 2018 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT Add to Calendar Location Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Highway 93 South Kalispell, MT 59901 Description You are cordially invited to a lunch forum to discuss and learn more about our state’s tourism industry with Glacier Country and Flathead Valley businesses […]
Tourism Grants Announced in 27 Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 19, 2018 CONTACTS: Ronja Abel, Communications Director, Governor’s Office, (406) 444-9725 Marissa Perry, Press Secretary, Governor’s Office, (406) 444-4514 Daniel Iverson, Communications Manager, Department of Commerce, (406) 841-2893 Governor Bullock Announces Grants to Strengthen Tourism in 27 Communities MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced $750,000 in […]
Year in Review for Montana Tourism Industry
Year in Review for Montana Tourism Industry HELENA, MT – Tourism is a leading industry in Montana and continued its strong economic performance in 2017 supporting over 53,000 jobs. Tourism provides jobs in lodging, restaurants, retail and many indirect positions supporting real estate, construction, architecture and banking. Non-resident visitors spent $3.3 billion according to the […]
MEDA Spring Conference, April 26-27 – Dillon
MEDA Members, Partners, and Friends – Rockin’ it Rural: Thriving in Small Town Montana! Mark you calendar now to join us in Dillon, April 26-27 for the MEDA Spring Conference. Your hosts: Headwaters RC&D and Beaverhead Development. Some highlights include: Professional Development Training, Legislative Strategy Update, Cybersecurity, How to Rock […]
Commerce Reports Int’l Visitors Spent $245 Billion in 2016
August 11, 2017 U.S. Department of Commerce Reports International Visitors to the United States Spent $245 Billion in 2016 WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Commerce today revealed that 75.6 million international visitors came to the United States in 2016 for business, medical, education and leisure purposes. The visitors collectively spent $244.7 billion across the country. […]
Attacks on State Tourism Promotion Don’t Add Up
Attacks On State Tourism Promotion Don’t Add Up Op-Ed from Roger Dow, President & CEO of U.S. Travel Association When a state government invests in tourism promotion, it’s a win for economic growth, job creation and tax revenues. The evidence is simply overwhelming. Despite these obvious benefits, destination marketers have inexplicably found themselves in the […]
