Meetings & Conventions

Team building can significantly amplify your event’s value and impact when planning a meeting or retreat. It boosts engagement and morale, strengthens relationships, fosters collaboration and helps teams develop tools they can rely on after returning to the office. Western Montana offers an ideal environment for powerful teambuilding experiences with its expansive natural beauty and unique […]

Meeting in Montana can seem daunting for planners unfamiliar with the Treasure State. While it might not be on everyone’s list for smaller meetings or regional conventions, it should be. Montana offers something special—a retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life into a mountain setting, rich with outdoor activities that can seamlessly integrate […]

Corporate retreats are evolving, and the demand for destinations catering to business needs and wellness is rising. Alpine Falls Ranch, nestled in the stunning landscape of Western Montana, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure and privacy, making it the perfect setting for transformative corporate retreats. Here’s why you should consider Alpine Falls Ranch […]

As meeting planners strive to curate unique experiences that attendees will rave about, Western Montana offers a wealth of hidden gems that go beyond the typical four walls and chandeliers of a ballroom. With stunning backdrops like Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and the Bitterroot Mountain range, the region provides an array of distinct venues […]

Western Montana’s Glacier Country recently hosted a familiarization (FAM) tour for content creators, editors and journalists from the meetings industry across the U.S. This tour showcased our three anchor cities: Missoula, Kalispell and Whitefish. Our goal was to highlight each community’s unique and distinct vibe and ease of accessibility, leaving our journalists assured that Western […]

It’s no secret that Missoula is a special place. Located at the convergence of five valleys and with three blue-ribbon trout streams nearby, the Missoula Valley has been a gathering place for groups of people for years. It’s also home to one of the best locations for meetings in Western Montana — the University of Montana. With over 42,000 square feet […]

Here is the scenario: You are a meeting planner and have been asked to find the perfect retreat location for a small think tank, executive board retreat, or leadership meeting venue. You’ve been tasked with finding something different. Let us introduce you to The Lodge at Trout Creek via this guest blog post from the […]

We will let you in on a little secret. In the heart of winter, Western Montana unveils its hidden charm, making it the perfect backdrop for your next meeting or retreat. While many may think of spring and fall as the go-to seasons for destination meetings, winter is our secret season of splendor. And let’s […]

In meeting planners’ quest for exceptional four and five-star meeting locations, take notice of the hidden gems in Western Montana. Beyond the unique and gorgeous accommodations, the refined service and the meticulous attention to detail you seek, Western Montana’s Glacier Country offers something extraordinary: our magnificent landscapes, as well. Western Montana is not just a […]

As the world of corporate meetings and incentives is on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels, let’s explore the trends in incentive travel and how Western Montana’s Glacier Country fits into these trends, making it the perfect destination for your next corporate incentive meeting. Trend 1: Immersive ExperiencesToday’s incentive participants usually have high expectations and are […]