Bozeman Legislator Education Forum Webinar
Value of Tourism for the Bozeman area and Montana – Event Thursday, October 1 Jobs, Community, Economy – Tourism is a leading industry for Montana strengthening small businesses and supporting thousands of jobs. While Covid19 has been a great disrupter for the global economy, now is the time to consider how tourism will be part […]
Montana Strengthens Tourism Industry
May 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: DAX SCHIEFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 406-539-1026 – dax@voicesoftourism.com Montana Strengthens Its Tourism Economy HELENA, MT – Tourism, a leading industry in Montana, does not grow by accident. Over time, as Montana’s economy has diversified to support a growing visitor economy, several critical milestones were first achieved. In 1987, Montana implemented […]
Non-Resident Visitors Spent $3.7 Billion in 2018
UM Report: Visitors Spent $3.7B in Montana Last Year Full report: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/itrr_pubs/385/ MISSOULA – Last year, 12.4 million out-of-state visitors contributed over $3.7 billion in travel spending to Montana’s economy, according to a recent report from the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana. The latest report finalizes preliminary estimates from […]
Explore Indian Country – New Guide Book Available
INDIAN COUNTRY There is great diversity among the twelve tribes located in Big Sky Country in their languages, rituals, histories and governments. Each tribe has a distinct and unique cultural heritage that contributes to modern Montana. Indigenous languages and traditions are alive and well throughout Indian Country, where visitors are welcome to experience the varied customs […]
Montana Access by Air
March 14, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: DAX SCHIEFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 406-539-1026 – dax @voicesoftourism.com Flying in and out of Montana easier than ever New airlines, new routes and more seats increase enplanements 32% in five years HELENA, MT – Air access to major markets is a critical factor for economic development and Montana has added […]
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 […]
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 […]
