Montana Update
eNewsletter for the Montana Tourism Industry . December 2009
Table of Contents
Holiday Greetings From Betsy
2010 Tourism Conference – Kalispell, April 8-9
Montana Sponsors NYC Central Park Event
SEGP Grants Awarded to Ten Events
Standing Together With Conservation Giants
Montana Courts Tour Operators at NTA
Montana Markets in Germany & Italy
Travel Counselors Available Through 511 System
New Hire at MTOT
Calendar of Events
Holiday Greetings From Betsy

Betsy reflects on the past year and commends the resilency of the Montana's tourism community.


2010 Tourism Conference – Kalispell, April 8-9

The 2010 Montana Governor's Conference on Tourism & Recreation is scheduled for April 8-9 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.


Montana Sponsors NYC Central Park Event

This past September, MTOT sponsored "Feel Free: A National Parks Celebration" organized by the National Parks Conservation Association and PBS.


SEGP Grants Awarded to Ten Events

Nine Montana communities comprising ten events have been selected to receive a total of $90,000 in grant funding through the Special Events Grant Program.


Standing Together With Conservation Giants

MTOT recently helped host two noteworthy media events, both of which brought in journalists to get a taste of Montana's hunting and fishing opportunities.


Montana Courts Tour Operators at NTA

MTOT Travel Trade Manager, Marlee Iverson attended NTA and met with 30 group tour operators on an appointment basis to promote Montana's sites, attractions and services.


Montana Markets in Germany & Italy

MTOT Marketing Manager, Pam Gosink met with Germany & Italian tour operators this past November.  Results of this trip as well as market trends in these countries are reviewed in this article.


Travel Counselors Available Through 511 System

As winter settles over Montana, visitors and residents are encouraged to try-out a new option on the Montana Department of Transportation's 511 system.


New Hire at MTOT

MTOT is pleased to announce the hiring of Jo Morand to the position of Fulfillment Assistant.
 


Calendar of Events

Montana Office of Tourism-related events for December and January.



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