Northwest Montana Fall Visitors - 2004

This descriptive data presentation is based on a survey conducted by graduate students in Dr. Norma Nickerson\u27s Consumer Behavior in Travel and Tourism graduate course during the fall semester 2004

The Montana Expression 2016: Vacation Planning

The Montana Tourism Advisory Council, Office of Tourism and Business Development, and individuals in the tourism industry are interested in learning more about visitor behavior for a Montana vacation, namely their use of Montana airports and their advanced reservations and purchasing. This “snapshot” of Montana residents and visitors highlight these behaviors

Travel and Recreation: Outlooks and Trends

Outlooks and Trends in 2009, a Review of 2008

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2003

Outlook for 2003 and Review of 2002

Comparison of MT Visitor\u27s and MT Resident\u27s Use of Downtowns

An on line survey found that only 5 o f 47 downtown questions were significantly different between MT residents and visitors

Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism, 1992-2008

In each of the past three strategic plans for Montana’s Travel and Tourism Industry, one goal has been to understand and then facilitate improved attitudes toward tourism in the state. Specifically, Montana\u27s 2008-2012 Strategic Plan for Tourism and Recreation, Objective 10.5.c. says: “Continue regular monitoring of Montanans’ opinions about tourism and recreation.” This objective has a high priority designation. The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) has contributed to the understanding of resident attitudes by polling Montana residents about their attitudes and opinions regarding tourism since 1991

2017 Trends & 2018 Outlook: Montana Tourism Business Survey

A survey of Montana tourism business indicated that 2017 was good for some and not so good for others, the fires had a big impact on their customer volume, employee shortage is a concern, and optimism for 2018 is not as high as in recent years

What the People Think: Glacier National Park and Vicinity

This report brings together many studies and articles written over the years about people and places in and around the Flathead Valley area of Montana. The report was written for the National Parks Conservation Association for use in their report, Gateway to Glacier, the Emerging Economy of Flathead County. The NPCA report can accessed a

Travel and Recreation in Montana: 2013 in Review and 2014 Outlook

Outlook for 2014 and Review of 2013

Missoula Urban Forest Interest Study 2014

This study was conducted for the Urban Forest Division of the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department for use and guidance in the Urban Forest Master Plan. Results show that Missoulians are profoundly supportive of public trees. Residents agree that their utilitarian purposes (e.g. shade, helping decrease pollution) are of value to the community. The aesthetic purposes tend to make their neighborhoods more enjoyable and Missoula a nicer place to live. Public trees provide a quality of life that Missoula residents appreciate. The majority of Missoula residents are willing to support the removal of hazardous trees, pruning, planting, and basic maintenance of public trees. While slightly less than half (47%) of Missoula residents would support increasing their taxes, 53% to 56% would support a separate revenue source for maintenance or planting of public trees