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Community tourism development

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Gardiner, Mt - A Community Tourism Development Case Study: Resident Perceptions, Norma P. Nickerson, Meredith S. Berry Nov 2013

Gardiner, Mt - A Community Tourism Development Case Study: Resident Perceptions, Norma P. Nickerson, Meredith S. Berry

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to assess quality of life and image perceptions of Gardiner by residents, as well as their support/attachment to their community. A door-to-door survey was administered in June, 2013. The survey was completed by 209 Gardiner residents for a 60% response rate. The positive image held by Gardiner residents is a community that is friendly, supportive, and has a unique and rich heritage. On the negative side, the community is one with roads that are not well maintained, has little parking available, and has a lack of retail shopping opportunities. Residents were asked to identify …


The Stage Stop Inn: A Case Study On The Impact Of Small Hotels On Communities, Christine Oschell Apr 2013

The Stage Stop Inn: A Case Study On The Impact Of Small Hotels On Communities, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to understand more about the impact of the Stage Stop Inn on the community of Choteau. Specifically, the objectives were to learn more about the characteristics of overnight guests to the Stage Stop Inn, to determine reasons why people chose to stay at the Stage Stop Inn, and to determine the spending patterns of overnight guests to the Stage Stop Inn in the community of Choteau.


The Sacajawea Hotel: A Case Study On The Impact Of Small Hotels On Communities, Christine Oschell Feb 2013

The Sacajawea Hotel: A Case Study On The Impact Of Small Hotels On Communities, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This study was conducted to understand more about the impact of small town hotels on a community through a case study approach. Specifically, the objectives of this study were to learn more about the characteristics of overnight guests to the Sacajawea Hotel, to determine reasons why people chose to stay at the Sacajawea Hotel, and to determine the spending patterns of overnight guests to the Sacajawea in the community of Three Forks, Montana.