Montana Update
eNewsletter for the Montana Tourism Industry . March 2008
Table of Contents
Lt. Governor, First Lady and Senator Tester Featured Presenters at Governor's Conference
Additional Governor's Conference Opportunities and Details
Montana Dinosaur Trail Keeps Stomping Along
SEGP Grants Awarded to Seven Communities
ABA Leads Now Available
Nominations for Tourism Awards
MFO Markets at Film Festivals in Montana and Abroad
"Call of the Wild" Films in Montana
Montana Superhost's Passport to Service
25th Annual National Tourism Week - May 10-18, 2008
Calendar of Events
Lt. Governor, First Lady and Senator Tester Featured Presenters at Governor's Conference

Lt. Governor John Bohlinger will assist in presenting the Tourism Awards at the Friday night banquet. First Lady Nancy Schweitzer will be the featured speaker for the Friday luncheon while Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester will be joining via video for the Thursday luncheon.


Additional Governor's Conference Opportunities and Details

Share your talent at Open Mic Night.  Bring your outdoor gear to enjoy West.  Visit the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.  View the Conference Agenda including a special performance by Wylie and the Wild West.


Montana Dinosaur Trail Keeps Stomping Along

The Montana Dinosaur Trail continues to bring visitors (and residents) to every corner of Big Sky Country as they explore Montana's prehistoric life.


SEGP Grants Awarded to Seven Communities

Seven Montana communities have been selected to receive $61,500 from the Montana Department of Commerce - Travel Montana's Special Events Grant Program (SEGP).


ABA Leads Now Available

More than 600 American Bus Association (ABA) operators from the United States and Canada gathered recently in Virginia Beach, VA for the annual ABA Convention.


Nominations for Tourism Awards

Nominations for the 2008 Montana Tourism Awards are due March 26th.


MFO Markets at Film Festivals in Montana and Abroad

The Montana Film Office is busy promoting Montana has a film-friendly destination.


"Call of the Wild" Films in Montana

The Montana Film Office (MFO) recently landed a new feature film, Call of the Wild, a modern adaptation of Jack London's classic.


Montana Superhost's Passport to Service

The Montana Superhost program has developed a new curriculum.


25th Annual National Tourism Week - May 10-18, 2008

This is an opportunity for the travel and recreation industry in Montana to promote tourism's important role in Montana's economy.


Calendar of Events

Travel Montana-related events for March and April 2008.



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