eNewsletter for the Montana Tourism Industry . October 2007
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Branding Workshops Scheduled
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After conducting six focus groups in August 2007, Travel Montana is moving ahead with plans for an in-state "Branding Roadshow." The Branding Roadshow will consist of four-hour workshops in seven cities across the state.
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New Developments from MTTA
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Montana Tribal Tourism Alliance (MTTA) and Travel Montana’s Tourism Development and Education Program are partnering on a series of tourism education workshops for each of the state’s seven reservations and the development and distribution of a Montana Indian Country guidebook and website.
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Montana Listed Among Top ABA Events
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The American Bus Association (ABA) announced that the National Folk Festival in Butte has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2008 by an elite tourism industry selection committee.
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Montana Film Office Taps New Market
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The Montana Film Office tapped a new market with their recent sponsorship of the Independent Feature Project (IFP) in New York City, which occurred September 16 – 21, 2007.
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New Transit System in Glacier Park a Success
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In July 2007, Glacier National Park unveiled a new transit system that allowed visitors to park their cars and take a shuttle to one of 18 stops in Glacier. The new system decreased traffic on the Going-to-the-Sun Road by 20 percent in its inaugural year.
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SEGP Applications Available
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The application deadline for the Special Events Grant Program (SEGP) is December 7, 2007. Applications are now available online.
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Fall and Winter “$ervice You Can Bank On” Seminars Available
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If your business or community are motivated to make the upcoming Fall and Winter one of your best seasons yet, call today to schedule a "$ervice You Can Bank On" customer service training seminar. 
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Calendar of Events
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Events for October - November 2007
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Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided
to disabled persons on request.
Montana Department of Commerce, Promotion
Division, Betsy Baumgart, Administrator
406-841-2870 . TDD 406-841-2702 . fax 406-841-2871 . web: visitmt.com
industry intranet: travelmontana.mt.gov
