Meetings & Conventions
The Official Western Montana Travel & Tourism Blog
Unique Lodging Accommodations and Options in Western Montana
People travel to Western Montana’s Glacier Country from all over the world looking for an authentic Montana adventure. Perhaps they’ve researched the many sightseeing options in Glacier National Park or water activities on Flathead Lake. Maybe they’ve mapped out their hikes in the Bitterroot National Forest or whitewater and fishing adventures on the Clark Fork […]
Adding The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure to a Meeting in Montana
Meeting planners often contemplate how to boost attendance at their next association meeting or add an element of intrigue to an upcoming corporate retreat, while 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 program. The […]
Guest Post: Top 5 Off-Site Activities for Meetings in Whitefish, Montana
As a meeting planner, you know that the most memorable and productive part of any meeting can take place outside of the meeting room. Here in Whitefish, Montana, our specialty is distinctive meeting locations for small groups and corporate retreats, as well as plentiful off-site opportunities for team bonding and team building that are guaranteed […]
4 Ways to Experience Western Montana’s Breweries
While Montana is known for its stunning scenery, it’s also becoming a popular craft beer destination. More than 20 breweries in Glacier Country are serving up Montana-inspired beer by the names of Cold Smoke ®, Yaak Attack, Dry Fly, Face Plant, Moose Drool and Clothing Optional, visitors to our region are certain to discover plenty of […]
Guest Post: Unplug Your Meeting in Western Montana
Meetings are meetings: typically you spend a significant amount of time inside a hotel convention center with run-of-the-mill meals and not a lot of activity. Well, not anymore. Meet Montana’s most undiscovered and off-the-grid meeting location: Glacier Park Lodge. Built in 1912, Glacier Park Lodge is located in East Glacier Park, Montana, just outside Glacier National Park. […]
Guest Post: Top 5 Reasons to Host a Meeting in Kalispell
With Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake as its backyard, Kalispell, Montana is most well-known for easy access to vast spectacular unspoiled nature. But as the anchor of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is more than that. Meeting and conference planners are pleasantly surprised at Kalispell’s level of services and amenities, quality of meeting facilities and welcoming […]
Montana Guest Ranches Make the Perfect Corporate Incentive Vacation
Over the last few years, the trend of companies investing again in incentive travel programs for their top producing associates has been on the rise. In most cases, companies are looking for the one-of-a-kind experience that will engage and encourage year-long motivation. When it comes to selecting the next destination for your corporate incentive program, […]
Top Winter Meeting Retreats in Western Montana’s Glacier Country
Awe, winter: the time of year when Western Montana’s Glacier Country offers crisp refreshing air and the opportunity for great winter recreation. Why not combine that with some amazing corporate retreat locations and meeting venues that provide warmth and relaxation, along with some inspiration in the colder months? Pack up your best sweaters, throw in […]
Selecting the Perfect Off-Site Venue for Your Montana Meeting
We all know that conferences and meetings are attended for many reasons: continuing education, training, sales and networking. And for most meetings, great convention centers or hotel meeting rooms are the right environment for hosting a well-organized meeting. However, a great off-site venue can shake things up a bit, add excitement to a meeting and […]
Guest Post: Creating Campfire Communities
Do you want to know how to use social media to grow your meeting attendance? It’s simple. Stop using it to advertise your meeting or conference. Instead, leverage the power of social conversations to grow affinity for your brand, conference or meeting. Create little campfires via Twitter Chats, private video-chats, Facebook or LinkedIn Groups and any […]