Voices of Montana Tourism to Host Weekly Legislative Call, Everyone Welcome to Join

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Support HB 768: Provide Equine Liability Protections

Ensuring Equine Activities Are Included in Montana’s Recreation Liability Laws Overview House Bill 768 updates Montana’s liabilit...

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Oppose SB 307: Protecting Montana’s State Parks and Trails

Introduction Montana’s public lands, state parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities define our way of life and contribute significa...

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Support SB 165: Strengthening Montana’s Snowmobile Trails, Tourism, and Local Economies

Montana’s winter recreation economy depends on well-maintained, accessible snowmobile trails that attract visitors, support local busines...

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Support SB 326: Strengthening Montana’s Film Industry, Jobs, and Local Businesses

Montana’s film industry is a powerful driver of economic growth, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and showcasing the state’s...

Industry

The Essential Role of Regional and Community Tourism Organizations in Montana’s Economic Development

Montana's vast and beautiful landscapes stretch across nearly 150,000 square miles, offering an array of experiences that draw visitors fro...

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Support HB 190: Recognizing Rodeo as Montana’s Official State Sport and Honoring Our Western Heritage

Introduction Montana’s identity is inseparable from its vast landscapes, rugged individualism, and deep-rooted ranching traditions. At...

Industry

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Montana

Tourism is a cornerstone of Montana’s economy, fueling communities from bustling urban hubs to the most rural corners of the state. The p...

Industry

The Real Montana: More Than Hollywood’s Fiction

Montana has become a household name thanks to the immense popularity of Yellowstone. The show has brought global attention to our state’s...

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Preparing Testimony

Basic Instructions for Writing Testimony to a Montana Legislative Committee When writing testimony to a legislative committee in the Mon...

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Neutral SB 90: Protect Montana’s Lodging Tax for Tourism and Local Economies

Update: This bill was amended on February 26, 2025 to solely utilize Lodging Sales Tax funds that go to the Montana General Fund. All diver...

Industry

Tourism Matters to Montana Sets Legislative Priorities for the 2025 Session

Montana’s visitor economy is a cornerstone of our state’s prosperity, contributing over $5 billion annually and supporting more than 50...

Industry

Travel Industry Rotunda Day at the Capitol, January 13, 2025

Tourism is a leading industry, attracting 12.5 million non-resident visitors, injecting $5.45 billion into Montana's economy and supporting...

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