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What’s New in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is charging into 2023 with new tourism related products including new hotels, renovations to existing hotels, new unique lodging, exhilarating activities and experiences and of course tasty culinary options. Here is just a sampling of what’s been rolled out recently and what’s coming in 2023. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK UPDATESTo help ease […]

Unique Accommodations for Retreats in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

If it’s time for your next leadership retreat or your client asks you to find a unique location for their next meeting, consider Western Montana’s Glacier Country. This extraordinary meetings destination is chock-full of unique lodging for corporate retreats, leadership meetings, executive think-tanks and more. Combine one-of-a-kind lodging and meeting venues with the stunning scenery, […]

Create a Big Impact With a Small Meeting in Western Montana

As the meetings industry recovers from an unprecedented time caused by the global pandemic, meeting planners are looking for new ways to build community, celebrate achievements of team members and engage attendees for positive and productive results. Many have turned their focus to smaller, simpler meetings of shorter duration than in previous years but with […]

New Lodging & Tourism Products in Western Montana

I’m sure we can all agree, it’s been a rollercoaster ride of sorts over the last couple of years, especially in tourism and hospitality. However, it’s also brought a lot of new tourism related products to the region of Western Montana. Here is just a sampling of what’s been rolled out recently and what’s coming […]

Reflecting on 2021 in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Every December we take a moment to look back on the year of business successes (and maybe a few challenges) we’ve had and write a reflection around our business to business program. Looking back at 2021, we reflect on a distinct shift Glacier Country Tourism took in increasing our promotion of stewardship in Western Montana, […]

Did You Miss Our Whitefish Montana Meeting Planner FAM?

The town of Whitefish, Montana, can be described as metropolitan flair meets ski-town vibe—the perfect balance of modern amenities, outdoor recreation and a lively arts and culture atmosphere. And let’s not forget the exceptional culinary scene. From boutique downtown hotels to lakeside and golf-side resorts, every property is unique and rolls out the western hospitality […]

What Planners Want to Know When Considering Meeting in Montana

Meeting in Montana can seem a little intimidating to some meeting planners who have never been to the Treasure State before. Montana does fall into that relatively unknown destination category for meetings and conventions. What makes it such a special place to meet is that it takes attendees out of the hustle and bustle of […]

Safety, Wellness and Sustainability Meet in Western Montana

As face-to-face meetings make their way back, Western Montana’s Glacier Country is seeing a record number of inquiries from meeting planners. With that, we are also seeing some trends. Meeting planners are spending more time addressing attendees’ safety and aspects of wellness during the meeting or conference as well as asking different questions about sustainability […]

Did You Miss the Kalispell Meeting Planner FAM?

This charming mountain town, Kalispell, Montana, located at the north end of Flathead Lake—the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—and 30 minutes from Glacier National Park, is located in one of the most incredibly stunning valleys in the U.S. Kalispell is ready to welcome meetings and group gatherings with plenty of room to roam. Recently, Western […]

Did You Miss the Missoula Meeting Planner FAM?

Did you know that Missoula, Montana, was named one of the 25 best towns EVER by Outside Magazine? Described by Outside, “Missoula has all the adventure a traveler could ask for, while also offering drool-worthy food and drink scenes, a kid-friendly environment, and a welcome mat to people of all backgrounds.” Recently, Western Montana’s Glacier […]

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