State Tourism Office Keeps Up with Shift in Media, Sees Big Influx in Travelers
From the April 07, 2013 edition of the Helena Independent Record
By Eddie Gregg
The way — and amount — Big Sky Country markets itself to potential visitors has changed a lot in 25 years.
Tourism Industry Sees Uptick in 2013
From the Feb. 19, 2013 edition of the Billings Gazette
by Lorna Thackeray
Peter Christ, co-owner of Bridge Creek Backcountry Kitchen and Wine Bar, plans to staff his Red Lodge restaurant for a big summer.
Montana Tourism Good Across the Board in 2012
From the Feb. 19, 2013 edition of the Billings Gazette
By Lorna Thackeray
Al Sargent, chairman of Hardin’s Little Bighorn Days Committee, can barely contain his enthusiasm.
Response to Potential National Park Service Budget Cuts
Voices of Montana Tourism recently responded to potential National Park Service budget cuts with the below letter to Montana’s congressional representatives. If you would like to share your feedback with Montana leaders, please contact Senator Baucus, Senator Tester and Congressman Daines.
Flathead Valley Growth Driven by Tourism, Recreation
From the Dec. 16, 2012 edition of the Missoulian
by Tristan Scott
Even as much of rural America struggles with economic decline, the Flathead Valley is growing and vibrant, its pristine natural resources, open spaces and quality of life paying off in tangible economic benefits.
Tourism Rebounds as Economy Improves
From the Dec. 11, 2012 edition of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle
by Laura Lundquist
The recession is a thing of the past if measured by Montana’s popularity with tourists.
More than 10.9 million people will have visited Montana in 2012 by the year’s end, a 3.2 percent increase over 2011 totals, according to the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research.
Video from the Governor Candidates Forum
On Tues., Oct. 23 Democrat Steve Bullock and Republican Rick Hill participated in a Governor Candidates Forum focused on tourism, the lodging tax and small business issues. If you missed the event held during the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association’s annual conference, view the video courtesy of Missoula Community Access Television.
Gubernatorial Candidates Share Proposals for Tourism
From the Oct. 24, 2012 edition of the Missoulian
by Jenna Cederberg
If elected Montana’s governor on Nov. 6, Republican Rick Hill and Democrat Steve Bullock each pledged Tuesday to fully preserve tax revenues used to promote the state as a tourist destination.
Candidates Take Part in Tourism Roundtable
From the Oct. 3, 2012 edition of the Whitefish Pilot
by Heidi Desch
Tourism leaders and business owners addressed Montana Legislature candidates last week telling them to keep the tourism industry in mind when heading to the Capitol in 2013.
Candidates Hear from Leaders in Travel Industry
from the Sept. 27, 2012 edition of the Daily Inter Lake
by Heidi Gaiser
Candidates for the 2013 Montana Legislature were given the rundown on how crucial the tourism industry is to the state’s economy during a breakfast roundtable discussion at Flathead Valley Community College Wednesday.
