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Top 9 Tour Operator Questions About Western Montana

As the Western Montana’s Glacier Country sales manager, I travel to trade shows all over the U.S. fielding questions about what to see and do in Western Montana from tour operators. While most product developers have been to Montana to put itineraries together, there are many tour operators who put tours together based on suggested […]

5 Western Montana Convention Hotels for Your Next Meeting in Montana

Western Montana’s Glacier Country has been gaining momentum with meeting planners looking for that unique destination experience to hold their next association meeting or convention. Our Montana-style warm western hospitality welcomes meeting planners and attendees with authentic experiences outside of the meeting rooms and customized options for inside the convention spaces. Some planners might be […]

Guest Post: 5 Hidden Gems At The Historical Museum At Fort Missoula

Located in Western Montana’s Glacier Country and just a few miles from downtown Missoula, the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula welcomes nearly 50,000 visitors annually. It’s a spacious site with stunning views of the Montana landscape, great educational exhibits, and community-centered special events. In addition, the museum has many features that make it unique. Below […]

The 5 1/2 Free Things You’ll Receive When You Meet in Western Montana

Everyone loves the word FREE, but we’ve all been conditioned to assume it’s “too good to be true.” If you’re choosing to hold your meeting or convention in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, let us show you how we do FREE and how it can help the bottom line for both meeting planners and conference attendees. 1. […]

Yellowstone To Glacier National Park Itinerary

As the Tourism Sales Manager for Western Montana’s Glacier Country, I spend a significant amount of time traveling around the U.S. attending trade shows to promote the western region of Montana to domestic group tour operators, international tour operators and travel agents. One question that often comes up, “What’s the best route to take between […]

Top 10 Places to Visit This Fall in Western Montana

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 that you can share with your FIT/Group clients: fall is one of the best times to visit Montana. The changing colors of vibrant red and orange hues are breathtaking. The weather can […]

Meet in Montana – A Meeting Planner FAM Trip

We all know that the best—and quite frankly the only way—to really know if a destination is right for your next meeting, conference or corporate retreat is to experience it firsthand. With that in mind, the first week of June, Western Montana’s Glacier Country invited four professional meeting planners from around the U.S. to Montana […]

Motorcyle Touring in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Motorcycle touring around the Western United States is becoming increasingly popular. Home to uncrowded byways, back-roads galore and more scenic beauty than you can imagine, Western Montana’s Glacier Country is prime motorcycle riding country. Traveling along our open roads gives bikers the experience to see untouched beauty, breathe in fresh mountain air and explore our […]

Inspiration Is Only Three Hours Away: Dallas, Meet Montana

Planning your next board retreat, association meeting, corporate event or group tour just got easier, Texas. American Airlines now offers nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) located in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Here are five reasons why you and your attendees or clients should leave the humidity behind and head […]

Guest Post: 5 Great Places to Explore Montana by Bicycle

Western Montana’s Glacier Country has seen an increase in unique and niche markets that love the open roads, stunning scenery and local hospitality. Cycling is definitely one of them. If you are a tour operator offering cycling adventures we’ve asked the experts and our friends from Adventure Cycling Association, located right here in Missoula Montana, […]

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