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Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures And Economic Contribution: 2002, Norma Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report shows the economic contributions, expenditures, and average daily spending of nonresident visitors to Montana during 2002.

Montana Nonresident Seasonal Travel Comparisons: 2002, Norma Nickerson

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This report shows the 2002 seasonal visitation and length of stay data for nonresident travelers to Montana. It also displays average daily spending for various expenditure categories, as well as total expenditures for those categories.

Nonresident Trends: Visitation And Expenditure, Norma Nickerson

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This report shows trends for nonresident visitation and nonresident expenditures in the state of Montana from 1993-2002.

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: 2002, Norma Nickerson

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This report examines spending profiles of nonresident travelers to Montana. It displays the average daily expenditures by purpose of trip for different spending categories during 2002.

Designated Marketing Areas: Using Zip Codes As A Marketing Tool: 2003, Norma P. Nickerson

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This report converts zip codes of nonresident visitors to Montana as well as all visitors to each of the six Montana travel regions into the 211 Designated Marketing Areas of the United States. An analysis of successful existing markets and opportunity markets is provided.

Attraction Visitors In Custer Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton, Jim Wilton

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The analysis of visitors to attractions in Custer 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 Missouri River Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton, Jim Wilton

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The analysis of visitors to attractions in Missouri River 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 Gold West Country Travel Region, Norma P. Nickerson, Bethany Sutton, Jim Wilton

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The analysis of visitors to attractions in Gold West 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.

What The People Think: Glacier National Park And Vicinity, Norma P. Nickerson

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This report brings together many studies and articles written over the years about people and places in and around the Flathead Valley area of Montana. The report was written for the National Parks Conservation Association for use in their report, "Gateway to Glacier, the Emerging Economy of Flathead County." The NPCA report can accessed at

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

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The analysis of visitors to attractions in Russell 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.

The Montana Vacation Experience Part 2: Interview Summaries, Norma Nickerson, J. Al Ellard, Robert Dvorak

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Provides narrative summaries of the 53 interviews representing the researcher’s interpretation of the significant themes within each interview.

Sanders County, Mt Resident Attitudes: Exploring Tourism Development Potential, Thale Dillon, Jim Wilton

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This report provides a profile of resident attitudes toward tourism in Sanders County, 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).

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Outlook for 2003 and Review of 2002.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Interracial Couples Experience Of Leisure: A Social Network Approach, Dan K. Hibbler Ph.D.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Works

There has been a significant amount of research that has indicated divergent

patterns of leisure participation among African Americans and European Americans;however, there has been a paucity of research that addresses the leisure patterns of interracial couples and families. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the leisure patterns of interracial couples and families, specifically African American and European American couples. A qualitative design was employed to gather in-depth interview data from six couples. The findings indicated that the interracial couples felt socially isolated in various aspects of daily life, including work, family, and leisure. The primary cause …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.