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Lewis & Clark National Estimation And Awareness Study, Issues & Answers Network, Inc. May 2000

Lewis & Clark National Estimation And Awareness Study, Issues & Answers Network, Inc.

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The first of three Lewis and Clark related studies funded by Montana's Tourism Advisory Council in fiscal year 2000, this report provides visitor projections for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in 2003-2006 as well as profiles of those visitors. The study included over 2,000 telephone surveys in the contiguous United States less Montana and is a nationally representative cross-section of the U.S. population. In addition, the report examines interest in and awareness of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the Bicentennial.


1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Analysis Of Lewis And Clark Enthusiasts In The Missouri-Madison Corridor, Kim Mcmahon Apr 2000

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Analysis Of Lewis And Clark Enthusiasts In The Missouri-Madison Corridor, Kim Mcmahon

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Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor.This report provides an analysis of Lewis & Clark Enthusiasts compared to other, Non-Enthusiast visitors at recreation sites along the Missouri River during the study period.


1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Results Of The Study, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson, Thale Dillon, Kim Mcmahon Apr 2000

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Results Of The Study, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson, Thale Dillon, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor. This report presents the results of the study.


Exploring Tourism Potential: Resident Attitudes In Missouri River Country, Montana, Thale Dillon Mar 2000

Exploring Tourism Potential: Resident Attitudes In Missouri River Country, Montana, Thale Dillon

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Results from a Resident Attitude survey conducted in Missouri River Country, Montana. Residents of the eight counties comprising the tourism country 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.


Regional Nonresident Spending In Montana, Kim Mcmahon Mar 2000

Regional Nonresident Spending In Montana, Kim Mcmahon

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Analysis of 1998 nonresident travel spending in Montana for the counties of Cascade, Custer, Flathead, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Richland, Silver Bow and Yellowstone. Also includes analysis of spending in Great Falls, Miles City, Kalispell, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Sidney, Butte, and Billings. Data includes total spending, distribution of spending by sector, length of stay in Montana, per capita spending, and summer trip characteristics of visitor age, travel group type, accommodations used, and visitor origin for each geographical location.


Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism 1992-1999, Kim Mcmahon Mar 2000

Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism 1992-1999, 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.


1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Visitor Comments By Recreation Site, Brian Glaspell, Kim Mcmahon Mar 2000

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Visitor Comments By Recreation Site, Brian Glaspell, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor. Presents comments regarding management of and satisfaction with recreation sites in the corridor. Presented by site in verbatim and categorized format.


1999 Canyon Ferry Recreation Survey, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson Mar 2000

1999 Canyon Ferry Recreation Survey, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson

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Results of a recreation study conducted for the Bureau of Reclamation in conjuction with PPL Montana on recreation areas adjacent to the Missouri and Madison Rivers, Montana. Provides basis for current BOR recreation management plan for the Canyon Ferry Reservoir.


Characteristics And Estimates Of Visitors To Montana's Historic Virginia And Nevada Cities, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson Feb 2000

Characteristics And Estimates Of Visitors To Montana's Historic Virginia And Nevada Cities, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson

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Provides estimates of visitation to the historic properties of Virginia and Nevada City, Montana. Results include characteristics of visitors to the cities and provides planning and managment implications.


Montana Residents Define Tourism's Role In The State, Thale Dillon Feb 2000

Montana Residents Define Tourism's Role In The State, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Statewide resident attitude results from the 1999 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP) survey. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism in Montana. Includes a discussion of priorities for bed tax funding as well as responses based on residents' community size.


Montana Vision Travel Research: 2000, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon Feb 2000

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2000, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2000 and Review of 1999.


Valley County Explores Tourism Potential, Thale Dillon Jan 2000

Valley County Explores Tourism Potential, Thale Dillon

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Results from the 1999 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP). Residents of Valley County 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.


1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Tables Of Visitor Characterisitics By Recreation Site, Brian Glaspell Jan 2000

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Tables Of Visitor Characterisitics By Recreation Site, Brian Glaspell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor.This report presents tables of results from the study organized by recreation site.


Montana Resident Pleasure Travel, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson, J. Allen Ellard Nov 1999

Montana Resident Pleasure Travel, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson, J. Allen Ellard

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report describes annual frequency of travel engaged in by Montana residents. Includes detailed descriptions of resident travel patterns for pleasure including pleasure travel spending, contribution to Montana's Lodging Facility Use Tax, trip characteristics in terms of frequency, timing, and destination of travel. Also includes group and household characteristics.


Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon Sep 1999

Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

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Results of a year-long study of resident travel and recreation in Montana. This report describes typical resident recreation patterns as well as annual, seasonal, and monthly participation. It also compares recreation participation of residents with different income levels, household type (with vs. without children), and discusses the value of Montana's natural resources for recreational purposes.


Rock 'N Roll Daze 1999: Visitor Characteristics And Expenditure Study, Michael A. Hamley, Norma P. Nickerson Sep 1999

Rock 'N Roll Daze 1999: Visitor Characteristics And Expenditure Study, Michael A. Hamley, Norma P. Nickerson

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Provides expenditure characteristics, economic impacts, and visitor characteristics of attendees to the 1999 Rock 'n Roll Daze event in Missoula, Montana. Areas of examination include demographics, satisfaction levels, reasons for attending, and expenditures by attendees to Rock 'n Roll Daze 1999, a music and cultural festival celebrating the 1950s and 1960s.


Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon Sep 1999

Recreation Participation Patterns By Montana Residents, J. Allen Ellard, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results of a year-long study of resident travel and recreation in Montana. This report describes typical resident recreation patterns as well as annual, seasonal, and monthly participation. It also compares recreation participation of residents with different income levels, household type (with vs. without children), and discusses the value of Montana's natural resources for recreational purposes.


Our Lady Of The Rockies Tram: Marketing Plan And Ridership Estimates, Sarah Harris, Norma P. Nickerson, Al Ellard Jul 1999

Our Lady Of The Rockies Tram: Marketing Plan And Ridership Estimates, Sarah Harris, Norma P. Nickerson, Al Ellard

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This marketing plan and ridership estimation address the proposed project of constructing a tram up the front of the Continental Divide to the Our Lady of the Rockies statue near Butte, Montana. This report estimates and projects the potential number of riders for this tram over a ten-year period, while providing a five-year marketing plan.


Montana Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism - Update: 1991-1998 , Kim Mcmahon Jun 1999

Montana Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism - Update: 1991-1998 , Kim Mcmahon

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Presents results of three questions pertaining to resident attitudes toward tourism included in annual surveys since 1991.


Montana Vision Travel Research: 1999, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon May 1999

Montana Vision Travel Research: 1999, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outook for 1999 and Review of 1998.


Missoula Case Study: Direct Impact Of Visitor Spending On A Local Economy, Al Ellard, Kristin Aldred Cheek, Norma P. Nickerson Apr 1999

Missoula Case Study: Direct Impact Of Visitor Spending On A Local Economy, Al Ellard, Kristin Aldred Cheek, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Examines the direct impact of visitor spending on Missoula County, Montana. The methodology explores the application of the Travel and Tourism Satellite Accounts (TTSA's) to county level economic information in an attempt to develop a simplified method of estimating visitor spending at the local level. For this study, visitor spending reflects both Montana residents who reside outside of Missoula County as well as nonresident visitors to Montana.


Tourism And The Montana Resident, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson, J. Allen Ellard Feb 1999

Tourism And The Montana Resident, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson, J. Allen Ellard

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Statewide resident attitude results from the 1998 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP) survey. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism in Montana. Includes a discussion of priorities for bed tax funding as well as responses based on residents' community size.


Beaverhead County Explores Tourism Potential, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson Jan 1999

Beaverhead County Explores Tourism Potential, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from the 1998 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP). Residents of Beaverhead County were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community/county. The results are compared to a sample of statewide respondents attitudes. Includes current nonresident visitor profiles.


Deer Lodge County Residents Explore Tourism Potential, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson Jan 1999

Deer Lodge County Residents Explore Tourism Potential, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from the 1998 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP). Residents of Deer Lodge County 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.


Residents Speak Out About Tourism Potential Of Big Horn County, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson Jan 1999

Residents Speak Out About Tourism Potential Of Big Horn County, J. Allen Ellard, Kim Mcmahon, Rita J. Black, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from the 1998 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP). Residents of Big Horn County 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.


Expenditure Profiles And Marketing Responsiveness Of Nonresident Visitor Groups To Montana, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek Sep 1998

Expenditure Profiles And Marketing Responsiveness Of Nonresident Visitor Groups To Montana, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek

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Provides expenditure characteristics of nonresident visitors in Montana during the summer, winter, and shoulder seasons. Examines total expenditures by groups as well as distribution of expenditures by sector of spending. Travel groups are characterized by season of visit, primary reason for trip to Montana, area of travel groups residence, and primary recreation attraction to Montana. Also explores the issue of marketing responsiveness and provides a discussion on which groups are most likely to respond to promotional marketing and why.


Expenditure Profiles And Marketing Responsiveness Of Nonresident Visitor Groups To Montana, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek Sep 1998

Expenditure Profiles And Marketing Responsiveness Of Nonresident Visitor Groups To Montana, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides expenditure characteristics of nonresident visitors in Montana during the summer, winter, and shoulder seasons. Examines total expenditures by groups as well as distribution of expenditures by sector of spending. Travel groups are characterized by season of visit, primary reason for trip to Montana, area of travel groups residence, and primary recreation attraction to Montana. Also explores the issue of marketing responsiveness and provides a discussion on which groups are most likely to respond to promotional marketing and why.


Winter Nonresident Travelers To Montana: Profiles And Characteristics, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek, Rita Black Aug 1998

Winter Nonresident Travelers To Montana: Profiles And Characteristics, Kim Mcmahon, Kristin Aldred Cheek, Rita Black

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides characteristics of winter travel groups to Montana during winter 1997-98 in terms of purposes of trip, attractions to the state, activity participation, expenditures, information sources, and other valuable information. The last section of the report contains winter travel marketing suggestions for the state.


Nonresident Winter Visitor: Comments About Montana, Paul Grant Jul 1998

Nonresident Winter Visitor: Comments About Montana, Paul Grant

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents written comments of winter visitors to Montana. Use frequency of comment categories as well as summer comments vs. winter comments are examined.


Resident's Opinions About Montana, Their Community, And Tourism, Norma P. Nickerson Jun 1998

Resident's Opinions About Montana, Their Community, And Tourism, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Excerpts from the 1997 CTAP Report 53. Montana residents provided opinions about how the state and their community is currently affected by tourism as well as perceived effects of tourism development. Results in this report address only the responses and comments provided by respondents to the statewide survey.