Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research

Tourism and spending in Montana returned to near pre-pandemic levels last year, according to research from the University of Montana.

A recent University of Montana tourism survey shows that more Montanans than ever think tourism is overcrowding the state and impacting their quality of life.

The amount of tax collected last year from stays at Montana campgrounds, motel and hotel rentals exceeded expectations. The finding was presented Wednesday during an economic seminar by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

The federal government Monday awarded the state a nearly $3 million grant for marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects.

Gallatin County Friday dismissed a case against a Bozeman bar that intentionally ignored a health order curfew and warning in November.

A proposal to add an additional 1 percent to the resort tax that nine Montana towns are allowed to levy got initial approval Monday.The 1 percent optional…

Montana saw a small decline in out-of-state visitors in 2018, but an increase in overall tourism spending.Jeremy Sage is the assistant director of the…

Montanans spent more than $2.8 billion on in-state trips last year according to a new report from the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and…

A new study says Montana lost close to a quarter of a billion dollars in tourist revenue this year due to a tough fire season. That’s based on a survey of…

A proposed national park fee increase from $30 to $70 for a seven-day pass likely will negatively affect the gateway communities near the parks, according…