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St. Ignatius, Mt Resident Attitudes: Exploring Tourism Development Potential, Jim Wilton, Thale Dillon Mar 2003

St. Ignatius, Mt Resident Attitudes: Exploring Tourism Development Potential, Jim Wilton, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report provides a profile of resident attitudes toward tourism in St. Ignatius, Montana in the fall of 2002, and summarizes the results of a statewide survey administered in conjunction with the 2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Attraction Visitors In Glacier Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton Mar 2003

Attraction Visitors In Glacier Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The analysis of visitors to attractions in Glacier Country provides reasons for visiting the region, activities engaged in, attractions visited, information sources, and demographic profiles of the travel group. Marketing suggestions are provided based on visitor profiles.


Attraction Visitors In Yellowstone Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton Mar 2003

Attraction Visitors In Yellowstone Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The analysis of visitors to attractions in Yellowstone Country provides reasons for visiting the region, activities engaged in, attractions visited, information sources, and demographic profiles of the travel group. Marketing suggestions are provided based on visitor profiles.


Tobacco Valley, Mt Resident Attitudes: Exploring Tourism Development Potential, Thale Dillon Feb 2003

Tobacco Valley, Mt Resident Attitudes: Exploring Tourism Development Potential, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report provides a profile of resident attitudes toward tourism in Tobacco Valley, Montana in the fall of 2002, and summarizes the results of a statewide survey administered in conjunction with the 2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Montana Vision Travel Research: 2003, Norma P. Nickerson Feb 2003

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2003, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2003 and Review of 2002.


The Montana Vacation Experience: Part 1, Norma Nickerson, J. Al Ellard, Robert Dvorak Jan 2003

The Montana Vacation Experience: Part 1, Norma Nickerson, J. Al Ellard, Robert Dvorak

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The Montana Vacation Experience is the analysis of in-depth interviews of 53 Montana vacationers. Part 1 provides direct quotes from vacationers in Montana related to their vacation experience. Five themes related to the vacation emerged: trip planning, experiences and activities, motivations, relationship to the environment, and impressions of Montana.


Nonresident All Year & Four Season Comparison: Visitor Profile, Norma Nickerson, Bethany Sutton, Abby Aronofsky Oct 2002

Nonresident All Year & Four Season Comparison: Visitor Profile, Norma Nickerson, Bethany Sutton, Abby Aronofsky

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides a summary of characteristics of nonresident visitors to Montana during all seasons of 2001. This report is a compilation of each season along with full year totals. This short report only provides frequency tables of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and some expenditures in the state.


An Economic Impact Assessment Of The American Bowling Congress Tournament In Billings, 2002, Thale Dillon Oct 2002

An Economic Impact Assessment Of The American Bowling Congress Tournament In Billings, 2002, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Findings discussed in this report include geographic residences of participants, group size and average length of stay, type of accommodations used, mode of transportation used in travel to Billings, parts of Montana visited outside Billings and participants' spending patterns. It also provides an account of the ABC Tournament's economic impact on Yellowstone County and an assessment of the impact on areas beyond the host city.


The Montana Nonresident Visitor: A Comparison Of Glacier, Yellowstone, And Non-Park Visitors, Norma P. Nickerson Sep 2002

The Montana Nonresident Visitor: A Comparison Of Glacier, Yellowstone, And Non-Park Visitors, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report provides a profile of nonresident visitors to Montana who visited one or both of the national parks or neither park. It is based on a four-month study period from June through September of 2001 and describes visitors in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior, visitor satisfaction and observation.


Nonresident Fall Visitor Profile: A Study Of Fall Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson Jul 2002

Nonresident Fall Visitor Profile: A Study Of Fall Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides an assessment of characteristics of nonresident fall visitors to Montana during the 2001 fall season. This report describes the fall visitor in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and expenditures in the state, as well as provides an updated estimate of economic impact of fall travelers in the state.


Analysis Of The Wilderness Experience On Commercially Guided Trips, Norma P. Nickerson, Clint Cook Jul 2002

Analysis Of The Wilderness Experience On Commercially Guided Trips, Norma P. Nickerson, Clint Cook

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to describe commercially guided wilderness visitor experiences and the factors that influence the experience. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (BMWC) was the area chosen for the study. Forty-one clients were interviewed at the trailhead exit immediately following their commercially guided horsepack trip into the BMWC. Five common Experience dimensions emerged from the data.


The Economic Review Of The Travel Industry In Montana: 2002 Biennial Edition, Thale Dillon, Jill Sanderson Jul 2002

The Economic Review Of The Travel Industry In Montana: 2002 Biennial Edition, Thale Dillon, Jill Sanderson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This review provides current and historical data of nonresident travel and tourism in Montana, and offers the industry's economic contributions to the state.


Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Kalispell, Mt , Thale Dillon, Holly C. Praytor May 2002

Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Kalispell, Mt , Thale Dillon, Holly C. Praytor

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude Survey conducted in Kalispell, Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism and includes current nonresident visitor profiles. This report is part of the 2001-2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Montana , Thale Dillon May 2002

Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Montana , Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report provides a profile of resident attitudes toward tourism in Montana in the fall of 2001, and summarizes the results of a statewide survey administered in conjunction with the 2001-2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Nonresident Summer Visitor Profile: A Study Of Summer Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon Apr 2002

Nonresident Summer Visitor Profile: A Study Of Summer Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides an assessment of characteristics of nonresident summer visitors to Montana during the 2001 summer season. This report describes the summer visitor in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and expenditures in the state, as well as provides an updated estimate of economic impact of summer travelers in the state.


Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Phillips County, Mt, Holly Praytor, Thale Dillon Mar 2002

Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Phillips County, Mt, Holly Praytor, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude Survey conducted in Phillips County, Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism and includes current nonresident visitor profiles. This report is part of the 2001-2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Nonresident Spring Visitor Profile: A Study Of Spring Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon Feb 2002

Nonresident Spring Visitor Profile: A Study Of Spring Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides an assessment of characteristics of nonresident spring visitors to Montana during the 2001 spring season. This report describes the spring visitor in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and expenditures in the state, as well as provides an updated estimate of economic impact of spring travelers in the state.


Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Meagher County, Mt , Clint Cook, Thale Dillon Feb 2002

Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Meagher County, Mt , Clint Cook, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude Survey conducted in Meagher County, Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism and includes current nonresident visitor profiles. This report is part of the 2001-2002 Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP).


Montana Vision Travel Research: 2002, Norma P. Nickerson Feb 2002

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2002, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2002 and Review of 2001.


Ctap Evaluation Report: An Evaluation Of The Community Tourism Assessment Program , Thale Dillon Jan 2002

Ctap Evaluation Report: An Evaluation Of The Community Tourism Assessment Program , Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This study evaluates the usefulness of the Community Tourism Assessment Process (CTAP) in Montana.


The Lewis & Clark Interest And Awareness Study -- Wave2, Plog Research Jan 2002

The Lewis & Clark Interest And Awareness Study -- Wave2, Plog Research

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report examines interest and awareness of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the upcoming Bicentennial Commemoration in 2003-2006. The study included 1,670 household mail panel surveys in the United States represents the travel population of U.S adults.


Nonresident Winter Visitor Profile: A Study Of Winter Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon Dec 2001

Nonresident Winter Visitor Profile: A Study Of Winter Visitors To Montana, Norma Nickerson, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides an assessment of characteristics of nonresident winter visitors to Montana during the 2000-2001 winter season. This report describes the winter visitor in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and expenditures in the state, as well as provides an updated estimate of economic impact of winter travelers in the state. The report also serves to update information gathered during ITRR's previous nonresident winter study in 1997-1998.


Montana Travel Region Visitors: A Pilot Study Of Gold West Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Jason Shreder Sep 2001

Montana Travel Region Visitors: A Pilot Study Of Gold West Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Jason Shreder

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Pilot study to determine the effectiveness of an on-site regional survey for gathering information on summer visitors and their expenditure patterns. The objectives of the study were to determine the best survey instrument and methods to use at the regional level, and to describe visitors to the Gold West Travel Region in terms of demographics, trip characteristics, travel behavior and expenditures.


Exploring Tourism Development: Resident Attitudes In Montana: 2001, Thale Dillon Mar 2001

Exploring Tourism Development: Resident Attitudes In Montana: 2001, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude survey conducted in Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community/county and in Montana.


Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism 1992-2000, Kim Mcmahon Mar 2001

Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism 1992-2000, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents results of three questions pertaining to resident attitudes toward tourism included in annual surveys since 1992.


Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Pondera County, Montana, Thale Dillon Feb 2001

Exploring Tourism Development Potential: Resident Attitudes In Pondera County, Montana, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude survey conducted in Pondera County, Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community/county. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism. Includes current nonresident visitor profiles.


Exploring Tourism Development: Resident Attitudes In Custer County, Montana , Thale Dillon Feb 2001

Exploring Tourism Development: Resident Attitudes In Custer County, Montana , Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude survey conducted in Custer County, Montana. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community/county. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism. Includes current nonresident visitor profiles.


Montana Vision Travel Research: 2001, Norma P. Nickerson, Thale Dillon, Kim Mcmcmahon Feb 2001

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2001, Norma P. Nickerson, Thale Dillon, Kim Mcmcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2001 and Review of 2000.


Regional Analysis Of Pleasure Travel By Montana Residents, Kim Mcmahon Oct 2000

Regional Analysis Of Pleasure Travel By Montana Residents, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report includes analysis of resident travel on a tourism region basis. Provides discussion on pleasure travel engaged in by residents of each of Montana's six tourism regions as well as pleasure travel characteristics for Montanans traveling to destinations within each region. Also provides figures on spending in Montana for pleasure travel by residents of each tourism region and visitors to each tourism region.


Employment And Wages: The Travel Industry In Montana, Thale Dillon Jul 2000

Employment And Wages: The Travel Industry In Montana, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This reports provides up-to-date information in order to explain some of the concerns regarding issues of employment and wages in Montana's travel industry as well as to serve as an update for ITRR's Research Note 22, Jobs & Wages: The Tourism Industry Dilemma, published in 1995.