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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

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2002 and Review of 2001.

African Americans’ Perceptions Of Workplace Equity: A Starting Point, Dan K. Hibbler Ph.D.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Works

For the past several decades, leisure researchers have investigated

the impact that race has on leisure behavior and preferences, but

there remains a paucity of research that addresses the issue of race in the leisure services workplace. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of inequity, discrimination, and promotion opportunities among African Americans in the field of public parks and recreation. The study was conducted in multiple phases, and all included African Americans who were working for public recreation agencies in a midwestern state. First, telephone interviews were conducted with 11 African American middle managers. A …

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2001 and Review of 2000.

Regional Analysis Of Pleasure Travel By Montana Residents, Kim Mcmahon

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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

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.

The Economic Review Of The Travel Industry In Montana: 2000 Biennial Edition, Thale Dillon, Norma Nickerson

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.

The Lewis & Clark Interest And Awareness Study, Plog Research

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The second of three Lewis and Clark related studies funded by Montana's Tourism Advisory Council in fiscal year 2000, this report examines interest and awareness of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the upcoming Bicentennial Commemoration in 2003-2006. The study included 1,400 household mail panel surveys in the United States represents the travel population of U.S adults. See the "presentation" section of this web site to download the accompanying presentation.

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

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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

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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 presents the results of the study.

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2000 and Review of 1999.

Programs That Work The Academic Cultural Enrichment Mentorship Program: An Innovative Approach To Serving African American Youth, Dan K. Hibbler Ph.D.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Works

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an after-school

program that is designed to meet the specific needs of African Americanyouth. The program is called the Academic Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Mentorship Program and is sponsored, in part, by the Champaign ParkDistrict. The purpose of the program is to provide students with the competencies and skills needed to be involved, resilient, and successful.

The program seeks to foster positive Black identities in the participants, and to develop strong math, reading, oratorical, and analytical thinking skills. The program has a strong African cultural component, as well as academic and recreation components. …

Valley County Explores Tourism Potential, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

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

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.