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What Meeting Planners Want to Know When Considering Western Montana

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 […]

September 4, 2024

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What’s New in 2024 for Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is charging into 2024 with new tourism related products, including new experiential offerings like western hat making with The Hat Edit, new charter services with Western Pleasure Tours and, of course, tasty culinary options. Here is just a sampling of what’s been rolled out recently and what’s coming in the year ahead. […]

Glacier National Park – Vehicle Reservations for 2024

As the planning season for motorcoach tours and international visitors to the Great American West and, more specifically, Western Montana’s Glacier Country, for 2024 and beyond is in full swing, we are excited that Glacier National Park has revised their vehicle reservation system, and we are here to get the word out earlier than ever […]

Experience Western Montana by Rail

Train travel, a long-standing favorite in Europe and Canada, is gaining momentum in the U.S., enticing group travel enthusiasts with its unique blend of convenience, history, breathtaking vistas and eco-friendliness. This trend is especially exciting for us in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, with one of the most picturesque stretches of Amtrak’s Empire Builder route gracefully traversing […]

Sustainable Destination Initiatives in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

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 […]

Guest Blog: Personalized, Guided Travel in Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley of Western Montana

Anyone who has spent time organizing a trip to Western Montana’s Glacier Country and specifically to Glacier National Park knows the planning process is labor intensive. Transportation logistics, entry reservations and the sheer size of this national park make it difficult to offer guests an all-inclusive, well-rounded experience. That’s where we come in! Whitefish Outfitters […]

Top 7 Meeting Planner Questions About Western Montana

Meeting planners are looking for new destinations that offer experiential components to drive attendance, engagement and leave a lasting impression. Hello, Western Montana! I’ve gathered the top seven most frequently asked questions by meeting planners who have never been to Montana, about meeting in Montana, and why choosing Western Montana as a meetings destination could […]

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 […]

17 Nonstop Flight Markets to Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Updated 2/19/2021: We have had several announcements over the last few months from the airlines that service Western Montana. Missoula Montana Airport: Alaska Airlines will offer three new daily nonstop flights to Missoula from San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFA) and San Jose (SJC) California. These additions join the airlines daily nonstops from Los Angeles […]

RVing Western Montana – Who, What, When, Where and Why

For travelers who love to road trip and camp, RV camping (aka RVing) may be the perfect way to hit the road in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Our warm season is just right for an RV holiday—be it a long weekend or the entire summer—you’re sure to find the perfect adventure. Travel light or load up […]

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