Montana Update
eNewsletter for the Montana Tourism Industry . May 2008
Table of Contents
A Word from Betsy
Warm Season Campaign Heats Up
Congratulations Award Winners!
2008 Governor’s Conference Wrap-Up
“A Plumm Summer” Proves Plum Beneficial to the State
New Geotourism Program Launched in Greater Yellowstone Region
Made in Montana Partnership
Winter Wonderland Winners Experienced a Wonderful Winter
Don’t Forget - National Tourism Week - May 10-18, 2008
National Park Centennial Projects Awarded
Email Tips Series
Calendar of Events
A Word from Betsy

Fresh from the 2008 Governor's Conference on Tourism, Montana Promotion Division Administrator Betsy Baumgart shares some highlights from the gathering.


Warm Season Campaign Heats Up

For its 2008 warm season campaign, Travel Montana will continue two successful marketing strategies: focusing on key markets and leveraging smart partnerships.


Congratulations Award Winners!

Three statewide tourism award winners were honored for their achievements by the Montana Tourism and Recreation Industry.


2008 Governor’s Conference Wrap-Up

439 Montana tourism and recreation partners gathered in West Yellowstone for the 2008 Montana Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation. Speaker presentations are available online.


“A Plumm Summer” Proves Plum Beneficial to the State

The independent film, "A Plumm Summer," which was recently released in theaters in five Montana cities, is an ideal example of the benefits of bringing film production to the state of Montana.


New Geotourism Program Launched in Greater Yellowstone Region

May Geotourism forums planned in four Montana communities to review new Greater Yellowstone Geotourism project.


Made in Montana Partnership

Made in Montana and Travel Montana's Visitor Information Centers have joined forces in a display case program which showcases Montana-made products in our VICs.


Winter Wonderland Winners Experienced a Wonderful Winter

Winter sweepstakes winners enjoy their time in Montana.


Don’t Forget - National Tourism Week - May 10-18, 2008

For ideas on events and planning for National Tourism Week, visit the TIA website at www.tia.org/NTW.


National Park Centennial Projects Awarded

The first round of funding for National Park Centennial projects have been recently awarded.


Email Tips Series

This is the first in a series of four Email Tips from email marketing expert, Reggie Brady.


Calendar of Events

Travel Montana-related events for May and June 2008.



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Montana Department of Commerce, Promotion Division, Betsy Baumgart, Administrator
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Montana Promotion Division PO Box 200533 Helena MT 59620-0501 406.841.2870    406.841.2871 (fax)