Missoula

You’re planning a meeting in Montana. And, chances are, the location is one of the primary reasons you selected Montana for your meeting destination. Your primary goal: to have a well-attended, educational, productive event. Your secondary goal is to make it a fantastic meeting that attendees will remember and talk about long after the event. […]

The research is clear: more travelers are looking for destinations that are focused on environmental sustainability for their next vacation or meeting location. Concerns about the environment rank highest among millennials, followed closely by Gen Z travelers. According to a new study by MMGY, travelers are considering the environmental efforts of companies and destinations when […]

A city tour is an ideal way for your group to experience our small towns, finding favorite local spots to eat and drink. Our larger, vibrant towns of Missoula, Whitefish and Kalispell have lots to do, including a variety of city tour options. From self-guided historic and art tours to guided food or brewery tours, […]

Missoula is a chameleon. It feels like a small town when I run into a neighbor in the airport TSA line, but when enjoying a rooftop cocktail before heading to see a nationally acclaimed musical artist at the KettleHouse Amphitheater, the vibe leans more hip, urban city. As a Missoula native, I feel incredibly lucky […]

We all know that conferences and meetings are attended for many reasons: continuing education, training, sales and networking. And for most meetings, convention centers or hotel meeting rooms are the right environment for hosting a well-organized meeting. However, a great off-site venue, especially in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, can shake things up a bit, add […]

Many visitors to Western Montana’s Glacier Country arrive in July and August, but I’d like to let you in on a little secret you can share with your FIT/Group clients: Spring is one of the best times to visit Montana. Baby animals emerge, wildflowers bloom, and with the snowmelt comes rushing rapids and waterfalls. The […]

We’ve all contemplated how to boost attendance at the next association meeting or add an element of intrigue to an upcoming corporate retreat, right? We all know attendees look forward to visiting a destination that they’ve never been to or taking part in an exciting outdoor experience or activity that is part of the conference […]

Western Montana is excited to welcome group tours to Glacier Country in 2023 and beyond. While our summer season (July and August) experiences high visitation, we know that the lure of ascending the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is often a bucket list experience for many and can only be driven late June through […]

Exclusive is the name of the game at The Cliff Ranch, located on the renowned Blackfoot River in Ovando, Montana, 58 miles east of Missoula. This backcountry ranch is perfect for groups from eight to 25, whether it’s a corporate retreat, leadership think-tank or incentive. The group will have full and exclusive access to the […]

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 […]